Five reasons to watch UFC 321, featuring Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane and a Brazilian title fight

The organization's grand event will feature two title fights and the presence of the Brazilian Squad

Rodrigo Tannuri

24/10/2025 | 22:05

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Aspinall and Gane officially face off in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

O UFC 321 It is one of the company's most prominent events of the season and already historic for Brazil. The show, which takes place this Saturday (25), in Abu Dhabi (UAE), will have two title disputes. In the duel that leads the attraction, Tom aspinall, heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg), faces Cyryl Gane. In the co-principal struggle, Virna jandiroba e Mackenzie dern will compete for the vacant strawweight belt (up to 52,2 kg). In total, the show consists of 13 fights.

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In addition to the athletes, Brazil will be represented by three more professionals in the competition. UFC 321. Also on the main card, Jailton Malhadinho face Alexander Volkov in the heavyweight division. In the preliminary portion of the show, in the same category, Walter Walker, going through a great phase in his career, takes on the newcomer Louie Sutherland. At the opening of the event, Jacqueline Amorim, on the rise in the company, measures forces with Mizuki Inoue in straw weight. To get into the mood, the team SUPER FIGHTS selected five reasons to follow the show.

Pay attention to the UFC 321 schedule

O UFC 321 will be held in Abu Dhabi and will begin at an alternative time for the Brazilian public. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. (Brasília time) and features 13 fights. The main card is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m.

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1) Clash of the Titans in the heavyweights

Tom aspinall e Cyryl Gane face each other in UFC 321. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage.

Without fighting since July 2024, Tom aspinall is free from the soap opera Jon Jones and now, as the linear heavyweight champion, he will put the title on the line for the first time against Cyryl GaneThe duel is eagerly awaited by the MMA community because it pits two professionals from the new generation of the category against each other, who impress not only with their athletic physique and knockout power.

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Both the Englishman and the Frenchman are intelligent, technical, and fast fighters. Furthermore, the event's protagonists are rivals, and now, finally, they will settle their differences in the octagon. The expectation is for a great fight, and the winner will be a more active champion to avoid stalling the division.

2) Brazil will have its 4th UFC champion

Virna and Mackenzie officially face off at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

It's official! The winner of the clash between Virna jandiroba e Mackenzie dern will join the select group of Brazilian UFC champion fighters. Currently, the trio consists of Amanda nunes, Chris Cyborg e Jessica AndradeAnd the country's fourth representative at the top of the company will be known through a rematch.

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In 2020, the athletes faced each other, with Dern getting the better of Jandiroba by unanimous decision. Now, the Brazilians, specialists in jiu-jitsu and experiencing a great phase in their careers, promise to put on a superior fight, as they are more comfortable in the octagon. In any case, the winner will be recognized as the new force in the strawweight division, after the departure of... zhang weiliAnd the defeated team will have the affection of the fans.

3) Malhadinho one step away from fighting for the belt

Malhadinho makes weight and confirms UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Jailton Malhadinho is on a mission and the last obstacle may be Alexander Volkov. Fifth in the heavyweight rankings and riding a two-fight winning streak, the Brazilian, if he wins again against the number two in the division, will be very close to fighting for the title next.

It's worth noting that champion Aspinall, if he confirms his favoritism against Gane, has already named the winner of the fight as his likely opponent. To secure victory, Malhadinho will need to utilize his wrestling and jiu-jitsu to take down the giant Russian and control him on the ground.

4) Rise of Walter Walker

Walter Walker Makes weight and confirms UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Just like Malhadinho, Walter Walker is also doing well in the UFC and is looking to establish himself among the heavyweight elite. Currently, the Brazilian has three straight wins and is ranked 15th in the division.

Additionally, Jhonny Walker's brother has become a popular figure among fans due to his charisma and personality. At the event, the athlete welcomes the newcomer. Louie Sutherland and promises to twist another leg in the octagon. In fact, Valter is the favorite to win the fight.

5) New threat to Poatan?

Murzakanov celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

After facing some tough competition in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), Alex Poatán may have a new threat soon. In addition to Carlos Ulberg, Aleksandar rakic e Azamat Murzakanov fight in UFC 321 dreaming of making it into the top 5 of the category, especially the Russian.

For many years, the Austrian was part of this group, but he struggled with injuries, suffered three consecutive losses, and dropped to seventh in the rankings. On the other hand, Murzakanov is undefeated in MMA and has five UFC wins, gaining prominence in the division. Therefore, since the Brazilian has already eliminated much of his light heavyweight competition, the Russian, ranked tenth in the rankings and a 'newcomer,' may end up benefiting.

UFC 321 technical sheet

Date: 25 October 2025

Time: From 11pm (Brasília time)

Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.

MAIN CARD (15pm Brasília time)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Tom aspinall x Cyryl Gane

Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Virna jandiroba x Mackenzie dern

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov x mario bautista

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov x Jailton Malhadinho

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Aleksandar rakic x Azamat Murzakanov

PRELIMINARY CARD (11pm Brasília time)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Nasrat Haqparast x Quillan Salkilld

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ikram Aliskerov x Park Jun-yong

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Ludovit Klein x Mateusz Rebecki

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady x Matheus Camilo – fight canceled

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Walter Walker x Louie Sutherland

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Nathaniel Wood x Jose Miguel Delgado

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Hamdy Abdelwahab x Chris Barnett

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Azat Maksum x Mitch Raposo

Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Jacqueline Amorim x Mizuki Inoue

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