UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane
United Arab Emirates
Main Card • Final
England
R1, 4:35
Title Fight
France
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Russia
R3, 5:00
United States
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:11
Serbia
Prelims • Final
Australia
R1, 2:30
Performance of the Night
Morocco
R3, 5:00
South Korea
Slovakia
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Poland
R1, 1:24
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Egypt
R3, 5:00
Spain
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Kazakhstan
Japan
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Ľudovít Klein and Mateusz Rębecki each received $50,000 for their back-and-forth three-round lightweight war.
Performance of the Night: Quillan Salkilld collected $50,000 for his highlight-reel first-round head kick knockout over Nasrat Haqparast; Valter Walker earned $50,000 for his lightning-fast first-round heel hook submission against Louie Sutherland.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Bonus Distribution
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*Official contracted fighter purses and base payroll are not publicly disclosed by athletic commission regulators for events held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Figures shown reflect confirmed official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night). Fine forfeitures due to weight misses (Delgado 20%, Maksum 30%) paid to opponents are not officially detailed in commission reports. Undisclosed amounts are marked with — in accordance with official reporting guidelines.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 321
Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane became only the second heavyweight championship bout in modern UFC history to conclude in a No Contest following an accidental eye poke at 4:35 of Round 1.
Mackenzie Dern captured the vacant UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 49–46), outlanding Virna Jandiroba across five championship rounds.
Umar Nurmagomedov improved to 19-0-0 in his professional career, completing 11 takedowns and racking up 10 minutes and 46 seconds of control time against Mario Bautista.
UFC 321 marked the promotion’s 22nd visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, continuing a long-standing flagship partnership at the Etihad Arena.
Heavyweight prospect Valter Walker secured the fastest submission on the card, submitting Louie Sutherland via heel hook at just 1:24 of Round 1 to claim Performance of the Night honors.
Australia’s Quillan Salkilld announced his arrival in the lightweight division by knocking out veteran Nasrat Haqparast via head kick at 2:30 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 bonus.
Ľudovít Klein and Mateusz Rębecki produced an instant lightweight classic, combining for 154 significant strikes in a grueling majority decision that claimed Fight of the Night.
Alexander Volkov weathered seven takedowns and nearly 11 minutes of control time from Jailton Almeida, out-striking the Brazilian from his back to win a crucial split decision.
Russian knockout artist Azamat Murzakanov maintained his perfect unblemished professional record, dispatching top contender Aleksandar Rakić via TKO at 3:11 of Round 1.
Egypt’s Hamdy Abdelwahab overcame a first-round point deduction to execute 9 takedowns and 10:48 of control time over Chris Barnett in a dominant unanimous decision.
Mitch Raposo controlled the distance to defeat three-pound overweight opponent Azat Maksum via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 29–27) on the early prelims.
Japan’s Mizuki Inoue neutralized the submission prowess of world-class jiu-jitsu champion Jaqueline Amorim, registering 7 minutes and 28 seconds of control to take the decision.
When and where did UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane take place?
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane took place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
What was the result of the main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane?
The UFC Heavyweight Championship bout ended in a No Contest (accidental eye poke) at 4:35 of Round 1 after Tom Aspinall was unable to continue following an accidental foul.
Did Tom Aspinall retain the UFC Heavyweight Championship after the No Contest?
Yes. Under official unified mixed martial arts rules, a defending champion retains the title when a title bout concludes in a No Contest.
Who won the vacant UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship?
Mackenzie Dern defeated Virna Jandiroba via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 49–46) to capture the vacant UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC 321?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Ľudovít Klein vs. Mateusz Rębecki earned Fight of the Night, while Quillan Salkilld and Valter Walker claimed Performance of the Night honors.
How did Umar Nurmagomedov defeat Mario Bautista?
Umar Nurmagomedov dominated Mario Bautista via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), executing 11 takedowns and compiling 10:46 of ground control to remain undefeated at 19-0-0.
Who won the heavyweight fight between Alexander Volkov and Jailton Almeida?
Alexander Volkov defeated Jailton Almeida via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28), out-landing Almeida in effective strikes despite being controlled on the canvas for over 10 minutes.
How did Azamat Murzakanov defeat Aleksandar Rakić?
Azamat Murzakanov stopped Aleksandar Rakić via TKO (punches) at 3:11 of Round 1 to improve his unblemished professional record to 16-0-0.
What was Quillan Salkilld’s finish against Nasrat Haqparast?
Australian lightweight Quillan Salkilld scored a highlight-reel knockout via head kick at 2:30 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How fast did Valter Walker submit Louie Sutherland?
Valter Walker forced Louie Sutherland to tap via heel hook in just 1:24 of Round 1, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night award.
Why were two bouts contested at catchweight at UFC 321?
Jose Miguel Delgado weighed in at 147 lbs (1 lb over the featherweight non-title limit) against Nathaniel Wood, and Azat Maksum weighed in at 129 lbs (3 lbs over the flyweight non-title limit) against Mitch Raposo. Both fighters forfeited percentages of their purses.
Why was Hamdy Abdelwahab deducted a point against Chris Barnett?
Abdelwahab was deducted one point in Round 1 for an illegal elbow to the back of Chris Barnett’s head, but still won comfortably via unanimous decision (29–26, 29–27, 29–27) behind 9 takedowns.
What was the official attendance for UFC 321?
UFC 321 drew an official crowd of 13,220 spectators at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
How many fights ended in a stoppage at UFC 321?
The event produced 3 stoppage finishes (two knockouts by Murzakanov and Salkilld, and one submission by Walker) alongside 9 decisions and 1 No Contest across 13 scheduled bouts.
Who called the action on commentary for UFC 321?
The cage-side broadcast team featured lead play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
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