UFC 321 is set to feature an exciting night of fights in Abu Dhabi on October 25, 2025, as the Octagon returns to the United Arab Emirates. The event will showcase two significant title bouts, including the heavyweight championship and a clash for the vacant strawweight title. Fans can expect an action-packed evening at the Etihad Arena, where fighters will compete for glory in front of a vibrant crowd.
In the main event, Tom Aspinall will defend his undisputed heavyweight title for the first time in nearly a year against former interim champion Ciryl Gane. Aspinall’s title reign follows a lengthy absence from the Octagon, during which he aimed to secure a matchup with Jon Jones. However, with Jones announcing his retirement earlier this summer, Aspinall now turns his focus to Gane, who is eager to reclaim championship status.
The co-main event will feature Mackenzie Dern facing Brazilian standout Virna Jandiroba for the vacant strawweight championship. This bout marks a pivotal moment in the division as Dern seeks to establish herself at the top. Meanwhile, former champion Zhang Weili is expected to move up to flyweight for UFC 322 next month, further shifting the competitive landscape.
The card also includes notable bouts in the bantamweight and heavyweight divisions. Umar Nurmagomedov will take on Mario Bautista, while Alexander Volkov meets Jailton Almeida. Both Nurmagomedov and Volkov are looking to solidify their positions as contenders for divisional titles.
UFC 321 will kick off with preliminary fights starting at 10:00 AM (ET), 07:00 AM (PT), and 4:00 PM (BST). The main card is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM (ET), 11:00 AM (PT), and 7:00 PM (BST).
For those in the United States, preliminary card action will air on FX and stream on Disney+ and ESPN+. Main card coverage will be available through ESPN+ at a pay-per-view price of $79.99. In the UK, fans can watch the event on TNT Sports.
The full fight card for UFC 321 is as follows:
**Main Card**
– Heavyweight: Tom Aspinall (c) vs. Ciryl Gane
– Strawweight: Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba (*vacant title)
– Bantamweight: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Mario Bautista
– Heavyweight: Alexander Volkov vs. Jailton Almeida
– Light Heavyweight: Aleksandar Rakic vs. Azamat Murzakanov
**Preliminary Card**
– Lightweight: L’udovit Klein vs. Mateusz Rabecki
– Middleweight: Ikram Aliskerov vs. Park Jun-yong
– Lightweight: Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs. Matheus Camilo
– Featherweight: Nathaniel Wood vs. Jose Miguel Delgado
– Heavyweight: Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Chris Barnett
– Flyweight: Azat Maksum vs. Mitch Raposo
– Strawweight: Jaqueline Amorim vs. Mizuki Inoue
As UFC 321 approaches, anticipation builds for a night of fierce competition and pivotal moments in the careers of these fighters. The stakes are high, and fans worldwide will be watching closely to see who will emerge victorious in Abu Dhabi.
