Bet on UFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane — Heavyweight Gold on the Line in Abu Dhabi

The Octagon returns to Abu Dhabi for a blockbuster main event as Tom Aspinall defends his undisputed UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. For punters looking to bet on UFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane, this is a matchup loaded with storylines, skill, and serious power.

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When the UFC signed Tom Aspinall (15-3-0) in 2020, few predicted how rapidly he’d climb to the summit. The Englishman exploded onto the scene with a 45-second first-round knockout of Jake Collier, claiming a “Performance of the Night” bonus on debut.

He followed that up with another first-round finish against Alan Baudot and then a slick submission over veteran Andrei Arlovski that broke him into the top 15. From there, Aspinall tore through the division, stopping Serghei Spivac, Alexander Volkov, and later Marcin Tybura, all inside the first round.

After an injury setback in 2022, he returned in style, flattening Tybura in 73 seconds before capturing the interim heavyweight belt with a 69-second knockout of Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295. He then defended that interim crown by knocking out Curtis Blaydes in just one minute at UFC 304, after failing to do so at UFC Fight Night in July 2022.

When Jon Jones retired earlier this year, the UFC officially recognised Aspinall as the undisputed heavyweight champion. At 32, with seven first-round stoppages and seven “Performance of the Night” bonuses, he has never fought beyond 1:09 of Round 2 — a testament to his explosiveness.

Those backing the champion to win will be looking for another lightning-quick finish in Abu Dhabi.

Across the cage stands Ciryl Gane (13-2-0), the French technician ranked the No. 1 title contender in the UFC’s official heavyweight standings. A former Muay Thai tactician, Gane entered the promotion in 2019 with a 3-0 MMA record and quickly built an unbeaten 7-0 run.

He claimed the interim heavyweight title in 2021 by knocking out Derrick Lewis, but fell short in two subsequent title fights — losing to Francis Ngannou by decision in 2022 and to Jon Jones by submission in 2023.

Now 35, Gane has rebuilt momentum with two impressive wins, defeating Serghei Spivac by TKO in September 2023 and edging Alexander Volkov via decision at UFC 310. Technical, elusive, and highly motivated, the Frenchman is determined to seize the undisputed belt that has twice eluded him.

For those who bet on Gane, his precision striking and movement could prove the key to upsetting the champion.

With Jon Jones retired, this is more than a title defence — it’s a legacy fight. Aspinall is out to validate his championship status with a dominant win, while Gane sees a third attempt at UFC championship glory as his defining moment.

The stakes are immense: a win cements Aspinall as the heavyweight to beat; a loss reignites questions about his place among the greats. For Gane, victory would mark redemption and France’s first undisputed heavyweight crown.

Analysts suggest this matchup could go either way. ESPN writers Brett Okamoto and Ian Parker tip Aspinall to win inside the distance, citing his grappling and jiu-jitsu advantage. Yet even Alexander Volkov, who’s fought both men, calls it “50-50”.

At Sportingbet, the odds favour the champion — Aspinall 1.24 vs Gane 4.15 — but heavyweight fights are rarely predictable. One clean strike can flip the script in seconds.

Sportingbet hosts markets for UFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane, giving fans the chance to back every angle of this explosive title fight. Whether you want to bet on Aspinall to retain his crown or bet on Gane to reclaim glory, all the key markets are live — from outright winner to method of victory betting.

Don’t miss your opportunity to bet on UFC 321 and witness two of the world’s best heavyweights collide in Abu Dhabi.

Will the British powerhouse prove he’s the undisputed king, or will France’s finest finally rise to the throne?

Place your bets now at Sportingbet — the Octagon awaits!