UFC 321 Aspinall vs Gane: Preview, fight card, start time, where to watch & more

UFC 321 will see Heavyweights in the main event action.

The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for its second visit of 2025, bringing a stacked card to Etihad Arena for UFC 321. The event will be headlined by a heavyweight title bout, as reigning champion Tom Aspinall defends his belt for the first time against former interim champion Ciryl Gane.

In the co-main event, Brazil’s Virna Jandiroba faces Mackenzie Dern in a rematch for the vacant strawweight championship. The main card also features top contenders Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista, Alexander Volkov vs Jailton Almeida, and Aleksandar Rakic vs Azamat Murzakanov.

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— UFC (@ufc) October 22, 2025

The prelims are loaded with international talent, including Nasrat Haqparast, Ikram Aliskerov, and Nathaniel Wood. Fans can watch all the action live on ESPN+, Disney+, and FX as the Octagon lights up Abu Dhabi for another unforgettable night of world-class MMA.

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UFC 321 Aspinall vs Gane: Main card

• Main event: Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane
• Co-Main Event: Virna Jandiroba vs Mackenzie Dern
• Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista
• Alexander Volkov vs Jailton Almeida
• Aleksandar Rakic vs Azamat Murzakanov

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— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) October 12, 2025

UFC 321 Aspinall vs Gane: Preliminary card

• Nasrat Haqparast vs Quillan Salkilld
• Ikram Aliskerov vs JunYong Park
• Ludovit Klein vs Mateusz Rebecki
• Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs Matheus Camilo
• Valter Walker vs Louie Sutherland
• Nathaniel Wood vs Jose Miguel Delgado
• Hamdy Abdelwahab vs Chris Barnett
• Azat Maksum vs Mitch Raposo
• Jaqueline Amorim vs Mizuki

Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane

The undisputed UFC heavyweight title takes center stage as champion Tom Aspinall defends his crown against top contender Ciryl Gane in a blockbuster main event.

Aspinall returns to action for the first time since UFC 304, where he avenged his previous loss to Curtis Blaydes with a stunning first-round knockout.

Promoted to undisputed champion earlier this year, the British powerhouse enters with an 8-1 UFC record and a 15-3 overall mark, looking to solidify his reign atop the division.

Standing across from him is former interim champion Ciryl Gane, who boasts a 13-2 record and back-to-back wins over Alexander Volkov and Serghei Spivac.

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— UFC (@ufc) October 22, 2025

Despite two prior failed bids for undisputed gold, the Frenchman’s fluid movement and precision striking make him one of the most dangerous heavyweights alive.

With both men representing the new breed of fast, technical big men, UFC 321 promises an elite clash to determine the division’s true king.

Virna Jandiroba vs Mackenzie Dern

Brazilian contenders Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern meet once again in Abu Dhabi, this time with the vacant UFC strawweight championship up for grabs.

Riding a five-fight winning streak, Jandiroba has emerged as one of the division’s most consistent forces, earning impressive victories over Angela Hill, Marina Rodriguez, and Loopy Godinez.

Her most recent performance, a dominant unanimous decision win over Yan Xiaonan at UFC 314, cemented her position as a top contender.

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— UFC (@ufc) October 22, 2025

Standing in her way is the ever-dangerous Mackenzie Dern, a multiple-time BJJ world champion known for her slick submissions and relentless spirit.

Dern enters on a two-fight win streak, including a statement submission victory over Amanda Ribas earlier this year.

The two previously fought at UFC 256, where Dern earned a close decision win. Now, both meet again at very different points in their careers, with championship gold as the ultimate prize.

Date, Time and Venue

Information	Details
Event Name	UFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane
Date	Saturday, October 25, 2025
Location	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Venue	Etihad Arena
Capacity	Approximately 18,000
Prelims Start Time (US)	10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT
Main Card Start Time (US)	2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
Main Event Cage Walks (US)	Approx. 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT
Prelims Start Time (India)	7:30 PM IST (Saturday, October 25)
Main Card Start Time (India)	11:30 PM IST (Saturday, October 25)
Main Event Cage Walks (India)	Approx. 2:00 AM IST (Sunday, October 26)
Prelims Start Time (UK)	3:00 PM BST (Saturday, October 25)
Main Card Start Time (UK)	7:00 PM BST (Saturday, October 25)
Main Event Cage Walks (UK)	Approx. 9:30 PM BST (Saturday, October 25)
Where to Watch (US)	ESPN+ / Disney+ / FX
Where to Watch (UK & Europe)	TNT Sports Box Office / UFC Fight Pass
Where to Watch (Australia)	Main Event PPV / Kayo Sports / UFC Fight Pass

Where to watch UFC 321 Aspinall vs Gane in India?

UFC 321 Aspinall vs Gane will exclusively air live on Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv in India.

Where to watch around the globe?

To catch all the action of UFC 321 Aspinall vs Gane, prelims, and early prelims, tune in to ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass, while the main card will be available on ESPN+ and Disney+.

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