Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

‘You’re Putting Your Life on the Line’: UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall on Death, Success, and Trump’s White House Bout | News Channel 3-12

Tom Aspinall aims to solidify his legacy in heavyweight division against Ciryl Gane, who seeks his third UFC heavyweight title win at UFC 321.

  • On Saturday, Tom Aspinall defends his UFC heavyweight title at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, making the first defence of his belt as the five-fight main card begins at 2pm ET from Etihad Arena.
  • The booking followed UFC's decision to schedule a Shevchenko–Weili super fight for UFC 322 next month at Madison Square Garden, prompting card reshuffles on UFC 321.
  • Tom Aspinall was promoted to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion this summer after Jon Jones abruptly retired, while Ciryl Gane is making a third attempt at the title following losses at UFC 285 and UFC 270.
  • In the co-main, Virna Jandiroba rematches Mackenzie Dern for the vacant UFC strawweight title, with Jandiroba viewing it as a rare chance for redemption and Dern noting they are now different fighters.
  • Ciryl Gane, 35, warned this may be his last title opportunity and said both fighters know each other's strengths ahead of Saturday's UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi.
Insights by Ground AI

28 Articles

Lean Left

At 35, the French fighter fought Saturday against Tom Aspinall, his third fight for the UFC belt of the heavy, mixed martial arts category, during the UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi.

·Paris, France
Read Full Article
Lean Left

From single to triple, the income ladder of Ciryl Gane against Tom Aspinall. Ciryl Gane faces Tom Aspinall at UFC 321 on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in a heavyweight title fight. The Frenchman will receive a grant estimated at 500,000 dollars for this meeting. But its total revenue could reach $1.7 million depending on the number of pay-per-view sales and performance bonuses. On the other hand, the French fighter should not benefit from a victor…

·France
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 47% of the sources lean Left, 46% of the sources are Center
47% Left

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Al Jazeera broke the news in Qatar on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)
News
For You
Search
BlindspotLocal