This weekend at UFC 321, heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is set to defend his title against Ciryl Gane in the main event. It marks Aspinall’s first title defense since being promoted to champion after Jon Jones announced his retirement earlier this year. The excitement surrounding the matchup is immense, and Aspinall has confidently sent a bold warning to his French rival.
Aspinall possesses one of the most dangerous knockout powers in the entire UFC heavyweight division, making him a true threat. He has already finished several top-ranked heavyweights in dominant fashion, often ending fights within the very first round. Ahead of his upcoming title bout, Aspinall has boldly promised to deliver the same devastating finish to Gane at UFC 321. “If you’re a human being and I hit you with full power in the face, you’re going over. And that goes for Ciryl Gane. It’s going to be hard work avoiding that one shot for 25 minutes.” said Tom Aspinall via UFC.
⚡🥶Tom Aspinall drops a warning cold and calculated his power decides fights #UFC321
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) October 20, 2025
"If you're a human being and I hit you with full power in the face, you're going over. And that goes for Ciryl Gane. It's going to be hard work avoiding that one shot for 25 minutes."
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Aspinall enters UFC 321 riding a dominant three-fight knockout streak, with his most recent victory coming against Curtis Blaydes. However, the champion has been inactive for nearly fifteen months, spending valuable time waiting for the Jon Jones fight, which never happened. Now determined to regain momentum, Aspinall aims to stay active and plans to kickstart his run by defeating Ciryl Gane. Aspinall is in peak condition, confident in his power, and believes Gane poses no real threat to his dominance.

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Ciryl Gane’s road to heavyweight redemption
A few months ago, Ciryl Gane was focused on shooting his Netflix movie, taking a short break from competition. Now, the French superstar is ready to make his highly anticipated return to the Octagon in top fighting form. This will be his third shot at UFC gold after previous title losses to Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones.
Widely regarded as one of the most technical heavyweights ever, ‘Bon Gamin’ is known for his elite striking precision. Recently, Gane was spotted sharpening his grappling skills by training with a highly accomplished Iranian wrestling champion. As he prepares to face Tom Aspinall this weekend, fans are eager to see what tactical approach Gane employs.







