The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for a championship doubleheader Saturday to headline UFC 321. In the main event, Tom Aspinall makes the first defense of his UFC heavyweight title against former interim champion Ciryl Gane.
Aspinall (15-3 MMA) was promoted to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion this summer after Jon Jones (28-1, 1 NC MMA) abruptly retired amid negotiations for an Aspinall fight falling through and eventual dropped charges from a February car crash, according to ESPN.
Aspinall, a Salford, England, native, told reporters Thursday that he feels no pressure entering the fight with Gane (13-2 MMA) as he tries to write his own story and build his legacy at heavyweight.
"I am happy to let the fight play out completely organically," Aspinall said. "Whatever comes available, I will

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