Tom Aspinall will make his first title defense at UFC 321 when he takes on Ciryl Gane from Abu Dhabi.
The first official heavyweight title defense for Tom Aspinall as undisputed champion is now booked. Aspinall will put his belt on the line opposite Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.
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Set for October 25, the event takes place from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The card will be the 22nd held in Abu Dhabi, including an upcoming UFC on ABC set for this coming Saturday.
Aspinall became the undisputed champion when Jon Jones announced his retirement earlier this year. He previously held the interim title, sitting at 15-3 overall and 8-1 inside the Octagon.
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The 32-year-old has won each of his last three, including a knockout of Curtis Blaydes back in July 2024. That was his last fight, meaning he will have been off for over a year.
Gane owns a 13-2 career mark, which includes a 10-2 record with the UFC. He scored a victory this past December when he earned a decision over Alexander Volkov.
Volkov is set to meet Jailton Almeida and Aleksandar Rakic will square off with Azamat Murzakanov in two other previously announced bouts.
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