Since capturing the UFC interim heavyweight title with a first-round knockout of Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 in November 2023, Tom Aspinall has stepped into the Octagon only once. In July 2024, he successfully defended his belt against Curtis Blaydes, avenging the TKO loss he suffered in 2022. With Jon Jones vacating the heavyweight throne, the undisputed title officially found its new home around the waist of ‘The Honey Badger.’

Now, the British heavyweight sensation is already gearing up for his first title defense—a highly anticipated showdown with No. 1-ranked contender Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The event will take place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Ahead of the clash, the 32-year-old recently wrapped up his final sparring sessi

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