UFC October 15, 2025

Previews, Matchups, Reshuffles & Fighter Buzz Ahead of UFC 321– Saturday, 25 October 2025

Venue: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Local UAE Time (GST – Gulf Standard Time)

Early Prelims: 6:00 p.m. GST

Prelims: 8:00 p.m. GST

Main Card: 10:00 p.m. GST

Every fighter has a story. Redemption, rivalry, and the roar of the Octagon.

UFC 321 Saturday 25 October isn’t just another fight night—it’s a seismic sporting newsreel of prodigious combative talent, title ambitions and redemption, and the restoration of respect and reputation, all unfolding under the lights of Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena. With reshuffled matchups, championship stakes, and rising stars poised to make their mark, this card promises drama from the early prelims to the final bell. Whatever calls you to the cage—gold-plated athletic battles for top honours, a foothold on the ladder of fame, legacies well left, or the pure thrill of the scrap—UFC 321 Saturday 25 October delivers a stacked lineup that demands your attention.

Whether you’re a seasoned fight fan or new to the Octagon, this is your guilt-edged chance to witness one of the most anticipated, talent-stacked MMA cards of the year. Snap up your ticketed packages instantly from ES Sport for a combat experience simply too good to miss in Abu Dhabi.

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Main Card

Main Card: 10:00 p.m. GST

Division	Matchup
Heavyweight	Tom Aspinall (c) vs. Ciryl Gane
Strawweight (W)	Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern
Heavyweight	Alexander Volkov vs. Jailton Almeida
Light Heavyweight	Aleksandar Rakić vs. Azamat Murzakanov
Bantamweight	Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Mario Bautista

NOTE: Fight card, bout order and number of fights can still be subject to change

Main Event: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane

Aspinall enters as the newly minted undisputed heavyweight champion, promoted from interim status after UFC Baku. Gane, now 13–2, is chasing redemption after two failed title bids, most recently edging Volkov in a razor-thin split decision at UFC 310.

Aspinall has flagged a “big weakness” in Gane’s game, while Gane insists his ground defence is no longer a liability.

Alex Pereira added intrigue, calling Gane “different” and a potential problem for the new champ.

Aspinall hinted that the undercard could determine his next challenger if he retains the belt.

Co-Main: Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern

This is for the vacant women’s strawweight title, with Zhang Weili moving up to flyweight.

Dern won their first bout at UFC 256, but Jandiroba is riding a five-fight win streak.

With Zhang Weili moving up to flyweight, the vacant women’s strawweight title is up for grabs. Dern won their first bout at UFC 256, but Jandiroba returns with plenty of impetus on a five-fight win streak.

Expect a tactical grappling war with high stakes and history.

Jandiroba’s recent form suggests she’s evolved since their last meeting.

Featured Main Card Previews

Alexander Volkov vs. Jailton Almeida (Heavyweight)

Volkov returns after a narrow loss to Gane, facing Almeida on the surge—who’s unbeaten in his last six and known for his relentless takedown pressure. This could be a clash of methodology: striker vs. smothering grappler.

Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Mario Bautista (Bantamweight)

Umar, undefeated and touted as the next Nurmagomedov to watch, faces a gritty test in Bautista, who’s riding a four-fight win streak. Expect fast-paced exchanges and slick transitions.

Aleksandar Rakić vs. Azamat Murzakanov (Light Heavyweight)

Rakić returns from injury with something to prove, while Murzakanov’s knockout power makes him a dangerous dark horse. This one could end early.

Confirmed Fights Reshuffle for UFC 321

Two confirmed reshuffles have shifted the fight night dynamics. While both bouts now sit on the prelims, fan interest remains high—especially for Delgado vs. Wood, which could steal the spotlight.

Jose Delgado vs. Nathaniel Wood (Featherweight)

Status: Confirmed

Placement: Preliminary Card (not Main Card as previously listed)

Note: Now listed on the prelims, this bout still carries main card energy. Both fighters are actively promoting the matchup, and fan chatter suggests sleeper potential.

Mateusz Rębecki vs. Ľudovít Klein (Lightweight)

Status: Confirmed

Placement: Preliminary Card

Note: Quietly added in to the lineup in September, this clash remains intact and could deliver fireworks early in the night. No indication of cancellation or delay.

Preliminary Card

Early Prelims: 6:00 p.m. GST

Prelims: 8:00 p.m. GST

Division	Matchup
Middleweight	Ikram Aliskerov vs. Park Jun-yong
Lightweight	Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs. Matheus Camilo
Heavyweight	Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Chris Barnett
Flyweight	Azat Maksum vs. Mitch Raposo
Strawweight (W)	Jaqueline Amorim vs. Mizuki Inoue
Lightweight	Mateusz Rębecki vs. Ľudovít Klein
Featherweight	Jose Delgado vs. Nathaniel Wood

NOTE: Fight card, bout order and number of fights can still be subject to change

Standout Prelims to Watch:

Ikram Aliskerov vs. Park Jun-yong (Middleweight):

Aliskerov’s explosive out of the blocks approach meets Park’s durability and counter-striking. Could be a technical banger.

Azat Maksum vs. Mitch Raposo (Flyweight):

Maksum is undefeated and rising fast. Raposo, a former TUF standout, is hungry to derail the ‘Quazac’ momentum.

Jaqueline Amorim vs. Mizuki Inoue (Strawweight W):

Amorim’s submission game vs. Inoue’s crisp striking—one of those classic clashes of style.

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PPV (Pay-Per-View) Broadcast Times

Global fans can tune in across time zones. Here’s when the action kicks off:

Region	Main Card Start	Prelims Start	Early Prelims
🇺🇸 Eastern (EST)	2:00 p.m. EST	12:00 p.m. EST	10:00 a.m. EST
🇬🇧 UK (BST)	7:00 p.m. BST	5:00 p.m. BST	3:00 p.m. BST
🇦🇪 UAE (GST)	10:00 p.m. GST	8:00 p.m. GST	6:00 p.m. GST

GST = Gulf Standard Time | BST = British Summer Time | EST = Eastern Standard Time

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Reserve your UFC 321 ticketed packages with ES Sport. Be part of MMA legends in the making on 25 October 2025, as the champions rise and contenders collide under the lights in Abu Dhabi.

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