UFC 321 Recap

Tom Aspinall’s bout against Ciryl Gane ended unexpectedly when an accidental eye poke caused a no-contest decision after four minutes of fighting. While Gane appeared to be in control before the incident, fans were left deflated as they exited the arena, unhappy with the abrupt ending.

This outcome, however, opens the door for an immediate rematch, an enticing prospect for both fighters. Although Alexander Volkov could be next in line for a title shot due to limited contenders above him, he might also consider facing either Waldo Cortes Acosta or Ante Delija, who are slated to fight soon.

Meanwhile, the women’s strawweight division gains a new leading figure with Mackenzie Dern winning the vacant title. Dern’s potential first title defense could land her in the octagon against Tatiana Suarez, who ranked high in the division owing to her last fight success.

Upcoming Strategic Matchups:

• Heavyweight: Aspinall vs. Gane (Rematch)
• Alexander Volkov should likely face Waldo Cortes Acosta or Ante Delija.
• Jailton Almeida may go up against Marcin Tybura, a matchup of mixed expectations given Almeida’s recent performances.

It’s crucial for each fighter to reposition themselves for upcoming opportunities following their recent engagements in the octagon.