Overview
- UFC 321 takes place Saturday, Oct. 25 at Etihad Arena, with the main card on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S. and TNT Sports Box Office in the U.K., and prelims on ESPN+/Disney+/FX in the U.S.
- Aspinall fights for the first time since July 2024 and makes his first defense since being named undisputed champion in June.
- Oddsmakers list Aspinall as a clear favorite over former interim champion Ciryl Gane, with opening lines around Aspinall -400 and Gane +300.
- Aspinall added Glory heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven to his camp as a sparring partner to prepare for Gane’s kickboxing-heavy style.
- Head coach Andy Aspinall voiced confidence that Gane’s approach will not trouble the champion, while Tom Aspinall reiterated plans for an active reign and explained he will not face close teammate Ante Delija.