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Headline: Aspinall, Gane Ready to Rumble for Heavyweight Gold at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The stage is set for a colossal clash in Abu Dhabi as Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane locked eyes for the final time before their highly anticipated UFC heavyweight title fight at UFC 321 on Saturday. Aspinall (15-3), the current champion and #4 ranked pound-for-pound fighter by ESPN, will defend his undisputed title for the first time against Gane (13-2), who holds the #2 spot in the heavyweight division and is making his third bid for the heavyweight crown.
But the heavyweight showdown isn’t the only title fight captivating fans. The strawweight division will also see a new champion crowned as Virna Jandiroba (22-3) and Mackenzie Dern (15-5) battle for the vacant title. The title was vacated by Zhang Weili, who is moving up to flyweight to challenge for that belt. This marks a rematch for the pair, with Dern previously defeating Jandiroba by unanimous decision in 2020. Jandiroba is currently ranked #10 in ESPN’s women’s pound-for-pound rankings and #2 at strawweight, while Dern sits at #6 in the 115-pound division.
Aspinall is entering the fight on a dominant three-fight win streak, finishing all his opponents in under 1 minute and 13 seconds. Gane is also riding a two-fight win streak.
Fans can expect a night of high-stakes action as two title belts are on the line at UFC 321. Leading MMA journalists Brett Okamoto, Andreas Hale, Jeff Wagenheim, and Dre Waters will provide comprehensive coverage of the event.