UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi Highlights Brazilian Strawweight Title Fight, Tom Aspinall's Return

UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on October 25 will feature a co-main event for the vacant strawweight belt between two Brazilians, Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern, with the fight expected to be a grappling showcase. The main event will see Tom Aspinall defend his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane, marking Aspinall's first defense after being promoted from interim champion following Jon Jones' retirement. Additionally, Brazilian Jailton Almeida will face Russian Alexander Volkov, highlighting Almeida as a promising new heavyweight contender. Looking ahead, UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden will host a featherweight rematch between Chepe Mariscal and Pat Sabatini, both entering the fight with strong UFC records. Meanwhile, UFC's final card of 2025 on December 13 has added featherweight bouts including Morgan Charrière vs. Melquizael Costa and Joanderson Brito vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan, featuring fighters aiming to build momentum or rebound from losses. In ONE Championship, December 5's Fight Night 38 in Bangkok will include lightweight MMA prospects Lucas Gabriel and Magomed Akaev, alongside Muay Thai rematches and title implications, highlighting the promotion's diverse combat sports offerings.