Tom Aspinall is set to defend his UFC Heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane. The fight will take place at UFC 321 on October 25, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. This will be Aspinall’s first title defense since being named the undisputed champion.

Aspinall became interim champ in 2023 after knocking out Sergei Pavlovich and was later promoted to undisputed champion when Jon Jones officially retired. Many fans had hoped to see Aspinall face Jones in a unification bout, but that fight will no longer happen.

Now, Ciryl Gane gets another chance at the title. Gane is a former interim champ who has already fought for the full title twice—losing to both Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones. He recently returned to the win column with a close victory over Alexander Volkov. That win helped him earn another shot at the belt.

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This fight has been talked about for a long time. The UFC tried to book Aspinall vs. Gane before, but it never happened. Aspinall even said that Gane turned the fight down in the past. Now it’s official, and fans are excited to see two of the most skilled heavyweights finally face off.

Aspinall has looked unstoppable lately, with fast hands, strong wrestling, and sharp fight IQ. Gane is known for his smooth footwork and striking, but he’s been criticized for his takedown defense. That could be a key factor in this matchup.

The heavyweight title will be on the line in Abu Dhabi, and both men will be looking to prove they’re the true king of the division.

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