UFC 321 is set to deliver an exciting heavyweight showdown on Saturday, October 25, 2024. The event will be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In the main event, Tom Aspinall will defend his undisputed heavyweight title for the first time against France’s Ciryl Gane.
Fight Overview
Aspinall, the reigning champion, ascended to this title after Jon Jones’ retirement left the championship vacant. Previously, Jones had avoided a fight with Aspinall, despite Aspinall being the rightful challenger. In July 2024, Aspinall showcased his skills by knocking out Curtis Blaydes in the first round, solidifying his position.
Ciryl Gane, a former interim champion, has twice attempted to capture the undisputed title but fell short. He suffered a decision loss to Francis Ngannou in 2022, followed by a submission defeat against Jon Jones in 2023. Gane’s most recent performance featured a controversial victory over Alexander Volkov, which he won narrowly on points in December 2024.
Event Schedule
The UFC 321 prelims will kick off at 3 PM BST (7 AM PT / 9 AM CT / 10 AM ET), with the main card beginning at 7 PM BST (11 AM PT / 1 PM CT / 2 PM ET).
Viewing Options
- In the UK: The main card will be available on TNT Sports Box Office for £19.99. Subscribers can also access it via Discovery+, EE TV, Virgin Media, Amazon Prime Video, and Sky Sports.
- In the US: ESPN+ will offer the main card and prelims as pay-per-view for its subscribers, alongside UFC Fight Pass.
Fight Card
Please note that the fight card is subject to change. Below is the lineup for UFC 321:
Main Card
- Tom Aspinall (C) vs. Ciryl Gane (Heavyweight Title)
- Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern (Vacant Women’s Strawweight Title)
- Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Mario Bautista (Bantamweight)
- Alexander Volkov vs. Jailton Almeida (Heavyweight)
- Aleksandar Rakic vs. Azamat Murzakanov (Light-Heavyweight)
Prelims
- Ludovit Klein vs. Mateusz Rebecki (Lightweight)
- Ikram Aliskerov vs. Junyong Park (Middleweight)
- Abdul-Kareem Al-Sewady vs. Matheus Camilo (Lightweight)
- Nathaniel Wood vs. Jose Miguel Delgado (Featherweight)
- Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Chris Barnett (Heavyweight)
- Azat Maksum vs. Mitch Raposo (Flyweight)
- Jaqueline Amorim vs. Mizuki (Women’s Strawweight)
Betting Odds
As of now, the betting odds are as follows:
- Aspinall: 1/4
- Gane: 3/1
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach UFC 321, and prepare for an evening of thrilling MMA action at the Etihad Arena.
