UFC, the world’s best mixed martial arts (MMA) group, will return to UFC 321, which is highly anticipated in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Culture and Tourism Administration.

UFC 321 will be held on October 25 (local time) at the Etihad Arena in Yasum, Abu Dhabi. The main event will feature a thrilling match between UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall (32, England) and No. 1 challenger Cyril (35, France).

UFC 321 tickets will go on sale at Ticketmaster at 6 p.m. on the 25th (Korea time). Hotel packages are available on the Etihad Arena website.

Tom Aspinall became heavyweight champion with John Jones' departure. Photo = Courtesy of UFC 사진 확대 Tom Aspinall became heavyweight champion with John Jones’ departure. Photo = Courtesy of UFC

The VIP Experience package is available through UFC’s official VIP Experience provider on location. Fans will have exclusive access to premium seats, VIP accounts, hospitality events, and player fan meetings. Detailed package details are available on the UFCVIP official website.

UFC 321 is the second UFC event to be held in Abu Dhabi this year. In recent years, Abu Dhabi has hosted some of the best unforgettable UFC events featuring world champions and rising stars. From Khabib Nurmagomedov’s overwhelming title defense against Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 to the exciting showdown between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway at UFC 308, Abu Dhabi further cemented its status as a global stage for world-class MMA.

Cyril Gan has a chance to become a heavyweight champion once again. Photo = Courtesy of UFC 사진 확대 Cyril Gan has a chance to become a heavyweight champion once again. Photo = Courtesy of UFC

Heavyweight champion Aspinall (15-3) is about to return to the Octagon to solidify his heavyweight legacy. Aspinall, a well-rounded finisher, a jiu-jitsu black belt, was crowned champion with a stunning first-round knockout win over Sergei Pavlovic. He has also won overwhelming victories over Alexander Volkov, Curtis Blaze and Andrei Alofsky. Now he is defending the title for the first time as an official heavyweight champion.

Former heavyweight provisional champion Gan (13-2) wants to make history in his first appearance in 2025. Through outstanding footwork and sophisticated batting, Gan emerged as the top heavyweight by beating Derek Lewis, Ty Tuivasa and Alexander Volkov. The French star wants to make a solid achievement in another UFC title challenge.

The heavyweight title match between Tom Aspinall and Cyril takes place in Abu Dhabi in October. Photo = Courtesy of UFC 사진 확대 The heavyweight title match between Tom Aspinall and Cyril takes place in Abu Dhabi in October. Photo = Courtesy of UFC

[MIN JUN KU, MK Sports Reporter]