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Tom Aspinall’s decision to vacate the UFC heavyweight title after eye-injury setbacks creates division-wide uncertainty. Ciryl Gane could be promoted if he stays at the top, while Alex Pereira’s rematch ambitions add another layer of complexity; the UFC is weighing options, including potential title paths for rising contenders like Gable Steveson or Josh Hokit, but no concrete plan has been announced.
At a White House event, the UFC boosted Fight of the Night to $400,000 and Performance of the Night to $425,000. Justin Gaethje won the undisputed lightweight title and earned both bonuses, totaling $825,000 in bonus money; Ciryl Gane captured the interim heavyweight title and also took $425,000. Five other fighters—Sean O’Malley, Josh Hokit, Mauricio Ruffy, Bo Nickal and Diego Lopes—each earned $25,000 knockout bonuses. The promotion aims to keep momentum with a July showdown between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway at UFC 329.
Tom Aspinall defends his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, with Aspinall aiming to build his legacy and Gane seeking redemption in his third title shot. The event also features a rematch for the vacant UFC strawweight title between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern, along with other fights on a 13-fight card.
Tom Aspinall's intense fight camp for his UFC heavyweight title defense against Ciryl Gane includes a focus on cardio, a strict diet of over 6,000 calories, and personalized training led by his father and coach Andy Aspinall, emphasizing quick finishes and readiness for a long fight.
Tom Aspinall is set to defend his undisputed Heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321, with potential future opponents including Volkov and Almeida, depending on the outcome of the fight. Aspinall aims to solidify his position in the division by defeating top contenders, and if successful, he could face the winner of the upcoming matchups, continuing his pursuit of a long reign as champion.