The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for a championship doubleheader on Saturday to headline UFC 321. In the main event, Tom Aspinall makes the first defence 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 on 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,

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