The UFC heavyweight division’s new era took an unexpected turn on Saturday during Tom Aspinall’s first title defense against Ciryl Gane. The highly anticipated fight ended in a no-contest after an accidental eye poke halted the fight in the first round.

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will face off against Ciryl Gane in Abu Dhabi. Here is what to know about the bout.

Dustin Poirier can sympathize with Ciryl Gane ahead of his heavyweight title shot tomorrow night (Sat., Oct. 25, 2025) at UFC 321 LIVE on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi,

A BU DHABI – Alex Pereira's potential move to the heavyweight division doesn't just excite the MMA fan base. Former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane is also a big fan of the idea.

Jones retired instead of defending the heavyweight title against Aspinall, who put it on the line against Ciryl Gane – only to suffer a fight-ending foul

Jon Jones formally called for a UFC White House matchup with Alex Pereira following Saturday's heavyweight title fight.