A historic women’s Strawweight Title fight has also been added to the event
The UFC is bringing the heat back to Abu Dhabi with UFC 321, set for Saturday, 25 October at the iconic Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
This blockbuster event promises a night of high-octane action, headlined by a massive heavyweight title fight.
Tom Aspinall, the reigning champ from Manchester, returns to defend his crown against France’s dangerous and dynamic Ciryl Gane, the No. 1 contender.
Expect fireworks as Aspinall looks to build on his first-round KO over Sergei Pavlovich, while Gane brings his slick striking and serious intent to reclaim UFC gold.
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In other news, Abu Dhabi is set to welcome the region’s first women’s title fight between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern.
These two elite Brazilian grapplers will face off in a high-stakes rematch for UFC gold. Their first meeting came at UFC 267, also in Abu Dhabi, where Dern earned a unanimous decision victory during a dominant four-fight win streak.
Since then, Dern’s career has seen both highs and lows, but she recently regained momentum with hard-fought decision wins over Loopy Godinez and Amanda Ribas.
This title fight is not only a rematch between two top-tier athletes but also a historic moment for the region — reinforcing the UFC’s growing footprint in the Middle East and its ongoing efforts to inspire and engage female fighters and fans across the globe.
UFC 321 is shaping up to be a night to remember. Don’t miss it.
Saturday, 25 October, Etihad Arena, Yas Island. For further information, visit Etihad Arena.
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