UFC Heavyweight Champion Aspinall Prepares Title Defence Against Gane in Abu Dhabi

Tom Aspinall is set to defend his undisputed UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on October 25. Aspinall, who was elevated to undisputed champion following Jon Jones' retirement, has expressed strong confidence, declaring himself the best heavyweight and vowing to end Gane's title aspirations. This fight marks the fourth time the two have been matched up, with previous attempts falling through due to scheduling conflicts and Gane declining earlier fights. Ciryl Gane, a former interim champion, is making his third attempt at winning the undisputed title but has yet to secure it, having lost previous title shots against Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones. Aspinall's supporters, including the content creator MMA Guru, have shown intense loyalty, with MMA Guru pledging to end his channel if Aspinall loses. The bout carries high stakes as Aspinall seeks to solidify his place atop the heavyweight division and decisively remove Gane from the title picture.