{"id":235469,"date":"2025-10-23T22:35:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T22:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/235469\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T22:35:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T22:35:07","slug":"ufc-321-prelim-fight-card-picks-predictions-for-tom-aspinall-vs-ciryl-gane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/235469\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC 321 prelim fight card picks &#038; predictions for Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_slo3mo0cj\">The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi, UAE on Saturday (October 25) for UFC 321, and MMA KO\u2019s Drew Beaupr\u00e9 is here to provide predictions for all 8 of the card\u2019s prelim fights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_gi7vskpqs\">The event is headlined by a heavyweight title bout between two of the division\u2019s former interim champions in Ciryl Gane and Tom Aspinall, who is set to <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_gsswpw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/tom-aspinall-custom-fight-kit-ufc-321-ciryl-gane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">kick off his reign as undisputed champion<\/a> following Jon Jones\u2019 retirement during the summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ggsf97rr1\">The night\u2019s co-main event will see a new fighter claim UFC gold, as Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern are set to meet and crown a new strawweight queen after Weili Zhang vacated her belt <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_gsswpw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/dana-white-just-announced-the-biggest-ufc-title-fights-of-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">to move up in weight <\/a>and challenge Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 322.<\/p>\n<p>Nasrat Haqparast vs. Quillan Salkilld<img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Quillan Salkilld (red gloves) fights Yanal Ashmouz (blue gloves) during UFC 316 at Prudential Center. \" title=\"Quillan Salkilld (red gloves) fights Yanal Ashmouz (blue gloves) during UFC 316 at Prudential Center. \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quillan Salkilld (red gloves) fights Yanal Ashmouz (blue gloves) during UFC 316 at Prudential Center.  \/ Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_8b2n01dd7\">This <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_gsswpw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/ufc-321-adds-surprise-fight-of-the-night-contender-haqparast-salkilld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">late addition to UFC 321<\/a> features two surging fighters looking to continue their respective win streaks, and I\u2019ll slightly lean with Salkilld to extend an undefeated start to his UFC career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_lnyvu6bxr\">(Pick: Salkilld)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_0l6fvxe5t\">READ MORE: <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_gsswpw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/kayla-harrison-larissa-pacheco-rejoin-ufc-pfl-release\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Only fighter to defeat UFC Champion Kayla Harrison could rejoin UFC after PFL release<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ikram Aliskerov vs. Jun Yong Park<img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Phil Hawes (red gloves) fights Ikram Aliskerov (blue gloves) during UFC 288 at Prudential Center. \" title=\"Phil Hawes (red gloves) fights Ikram Aliskerov (blue gloves) during UFC 288 at Prudential Center. \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Phil Hawes (red gloves) fights Ikram Aliskerov (blue gloves) during UFC 288 at Prudential Center.  \/ Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_r34i1hu2c\">I\u2019m tempted to pick Park to use his grappling and grind out an upset here, but if Aliskerov can keep things standing then he should hold a pretty clear advantage in this fight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_n5m135a76\">(Pick: Aliskerov)<\/p>\n<p>Ludovit Klein vs. Mateusz Rebecki<img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Ignacio Bahamondes (red gloves) fights Ludovit Klein (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Bridgestone Arena.\" title=\"Ignacio Bahamondes (red gloves) fights Ludovit Klein (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Bridgestone Arena.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ignacio Bahamondes (red gloves) fights Ludovit Klein (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Bridgestone Arena. \/ Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_5yp8hg9oh\">This all-European lightweight clash probably deserves a bit more attention than it\u2019s currently getting, and I expect that Klein will get his hand raised after what will hopefully be one of the more entertaining fights on the UFC 321 prelims.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_esahtpmqw\">(Pick: Klein)<\/p>\n<p>Valter Walker vs. Louie Sutherland<img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Kennedy Nzechukwu (red gloves) fights Valter Walker (blue gloves) in a heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night.\" title=\"Kennedy Nzechukwu (red gloves) fights Valter Walker (blue gloves) in a heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kennedy Nzechukwu (red gloves) fights Valter Walker (blue gloves) in a heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Bridgestone Arena. \/ Steve Roberts-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_2sl45xd00\">I\u2019m still unsure about how high Walker can climb in the heavyweight division, but a matchup with a debuting fighter in Sutherland provides a decent chance for \u201cThe Clean Monster\u201d to extend his incredible submission streak.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ro89y1a9w\">(Pick: Walker)<\/p>\n<p>Nathaniel Wood vs. Jose Miguel Delgado<img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Nathaniel Wood (red gloves) fights against Morgan Charriere (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. \" title=\"Nathaniel Wood (red gloves) fights against Morgan Charriere (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nathaniel Wood (red gloves) fights against Morgan Charriere (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena.  \/ Peter van den Berg-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_855tefk3u\">This may be the most underrated matchup at UFC 321, and I\u2019m slightly leaning with Wood to overcome a reach and height disadvantage and hand Delgado what would be his first UFC loss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_c73p5vp2y\">(Pick: Wood)<\/p>\n<p>Hamdy Abelwahab vs. Chris Barnett<img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Hamdy Abdelwahab (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Don'Tale Mayes (not pictured) with a split decision.\" title=\"Hamdy Abdelwahab (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Don'Tale Mayes (not pictured) with a split decision.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hamdy Abdelwahab (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Don&#8217;Tale Mayes (not pictured) with a split decision in a heavyweight bout during UFC 277. \/ Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_u4qzexms7\">There\u2019s always the chance that Barnett could end this by landing some wild technique, but I have to pick Abdelwahab to win what may end up being a very slow-paced heavyweight fight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_qyuoyojdc\">(Pick: Abelwahab)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_t9ffrsajg\">READ MORE: <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_gsswpw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/jalim-turner-ends-retirement-return-fight-edson-barboza-ufc-323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UFC star ends retirement for return fight against fan favorite at UFC 323<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Azat Maksum vs. Mitch Raposo<img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Azat Maksum punches Charles Johnson in a flyweight fight during a UFC Fight Night at UFC APEX.\" title=\"Azat Maksum punches Charles Johnson in a flyweight fight during a UFC Fight Night at UFC APEX.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Azat Maksum punches Charles Johnson in a flyweight fight during a UFC Fight Night at UFC APEX. \/ (Chris Unger\/Zuffa LLC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_h2ae8nqek\">With both men coming into this matchup looking to snap two-fight skids, I favor Maksum to get back on track after some tough matchups and potentially bring Raposo\u2019s UFC run to a premature end in the process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_0185857tr\">(Pick: Maksum)<\/p>\n<p>Jaqueline Amorim vs. Mizuki Inoue<img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Jaqueline Amorim (red gloves) fights Polyana Viana (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at T-Mobile Center. \" title=\"Jaqueline Amorim (red gloves) fights Polyana Viana (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at T-Mobile Center. \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jaqueline Amorim (red gloves) fights Polyana Viana (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at T-Mobile Center.  \/ William Purnell-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_kdu06kphb\">I\u2019d love to see Inoue return and finally get some momentum going in the UFC, but a two-year layoff doesn\u2019t bode well when she\u2019s set to take on a dangerous opponent that\u2019s won her last four fights via finish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_r2d1mjdu2\">(Pick: Amorim)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_9kqmqco7n\">MMA KO will be providing <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_gsswpw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/ufc-321--loses-fight-48-hours-before-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">comprehensive coverage for UFC 321 <\/a>all throughout fight week, and be sure to check back on our homepage tomorrow for main card predictions as well as live results and highlights on fight night. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_7qkzr3tkp\">\u2022 <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_gsswpw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/mma-fighter-impresses-ufc-legend-khabib-nurmagomedov-opponent-unconscious\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Undefeated MMA fighter impresses UFC legend by savagely choking opponent unconscious<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_zwk4z69ox\">\u2022 <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_gsswpw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/ufc-champion-yair-rodriguez-significant-layoff-hand-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ex-UFC champion faces significant layoff following hand surgery<\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_iymzw6g44\">\u2022 <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_gsswpw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/dustin-poirier-retirement-after-ufc-difficult-him\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dustin Poirier says retirement after UFC has been difficult for him<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_lk1a4n1sr\">\u2022 <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_gsswpw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/brendan-allen-joins-ufc-title-conversation-rankings-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brendan Allen joins UFC title conversation with rankings update after UFC Vancouver<\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" 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