UFC Heavyweight Champion Aspinall Faces Hostile Fans Ahead UFC 321 Abu Dhabi

Ahead of their highly anticipated UFC 321 heavyweight title fight in Abu Dhabi, champion Tom Aspinall faced a hostile reception in Paris during the ceremonial weigh-ins and press events. Ciryl Gane, a hometown favorite in Paris, received overwhelming support from the French crowd, who loudly booed Aspinall whenever he spoke, creating a tense atmosphere even for French journalists. Aspinall, who was elevated from interim to undisputed heavyweight champion following Jon Jones' retirement, acknowledged the crowd's hostility but remained focused on defending his title against Gane. Despite the boos, Aspinall expressed confidence in his knockout power and readiness to exploit any weaknesses in Gane's ground game, though he expected a well-rounded fight. The matchup, highly anticipated by fans and media alike, marks Aspinall's first defense of the undisputed heavyweight belt, with many predicting an intense and defining bout between the two fighters. Supporters of Gane believe he has the potential to make history as France’s first UFC champion.