Get ready, fight fans. UFC® 321 lands in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 25, bringing with it a blockbuster UFC Heavyweight Championship clash as reigning champion Tom Aspinall takes on top contender Ciryl Gane in a must-see title bout at Etihad Arena, Yas Island.
In partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the UFC returns to the UAE capital for what promises to be one of the year’s biggest sporting events.
Tickets are now available via ticketmaster.ae. Fans can also upgrade their fight night with VIP Experience packages through On Location, the UFC’s Official VIP Experience Provider. Enjoy premium seating, athlete meet-and-greets, all-inclusive hospitality, VIP weigh-in access, and more. Visit UFCVIP.com for full package details.
This is the second UFC event scheduled in Abu Dhabi this year, continuing a legacy of unforgettable nights. From Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dominant win at UFC® 242 to the electrifying battle between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway at UFC® 308, Abu Dhabi remains a premier destination for world-class MMA.
Tom Aspinall (15-3), fighting out of Manchester, England, returns to defend his title for the first time following a spectacular first-round knockout of Sergei Pavlovich. A dangerous finisher with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Aspinall has also scored key victories over Curtis Blaydes, Alexander Volkov, and Andrei Arlovski.
Ciryl Gane (13-2), the slick and powerful former interim champion from Paris, France, makes his 2025 debut with his sights set on reclaiming gold. Known for his footwork and precision striking, Gane owns standout wins over Derrick Lewis, Tai Tuivasa, and Volkov.
- Additional bouts on the card include:
Aleksandar Rakic (14-5, fighting out of Vienna, Austria) will take on undefeated Azamat Murzakanov (15-0, fighting out of New Jersey, USA) in a light heavyweight matchup. - Two heavyweight contenders face off as Alexander Volkov (38-11, fighting out of Moscow, Russia) takes on Jailton Almeida (22-3, fighting out of Salvador, Brazil).
- Azat Maksum (15-2, fighting out of Kaskelen, Kazakhstan) faces Mitch Raposo (9-3, fighting out of Massachusetts, USA), who looks to get back in the win column, in a flyweight fight.
- Ikram Aliskerov (16-2, fighting out of Dagestan, Russia) takes on vs JunYong Park (19-6, fighting out of Seoul, South Korea) in what promises to be a thrilling middleweight fight.
- Hamdy Abdelwahab (4-1, fighting out of New York, USA, by way of Egypt) faces off against Chris Barnett (23-9, fighting out of Florida, USA) in a heavyweight bout.
Don’t miss this epic showdown. UFC® 321 is set to shake the desert. Tickets are on sale now.
