‘You’re putting your life on the line’: UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall on death, success, and Trump’s White House bout

When undisputed heavyweight champion of the world Tom Aspinall stepped into the Octagon for UFC 321 on Saturday night to defend his title, he did so believing that there was a non-zero chance he could die.

UFC 321 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Tom Aspinall's $42,000 leads card

Tom Aspinall commanded the top payout of $42,000 at UFC 321 under the Promotional Guidelines Compliance program.
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All for nothing! Khabib coached up Tom Aspinall backstage before UFC 321’s main event collapse | Video

Tom Aspinall didn’t have a chance to put Khabib Nurmagomedov’s good advice to use earlier today (Sat., Oct. 25, 2025) at UFC 321 LIVE on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi,

Tom Aspinall's Major Physical Change Draws Attention Before UFC 321

Fans react to Tom Aspinall’s latest pre-fight appearance. Ciryl Gane looks to reclaim momentum in the title race. UFC 321 is finally here—set for Saturday, October 25, live from Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

UFC 321 Abu Dhabi live analysis and results

Tom Aspinall puts the undisputed heavyweight championship on the line for the first time Saturday against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. The event in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, also features a second title fight that is all but guaranteed to crown a new champion.

UFC 321 results: Biggest winners, loser from ‘Aspinall vs. Gane’ in Abu Dhabi

UFC 321 went down yesterday (Sat., Oct. 25, 2025) from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates which saw the Heavyweight main event title fight end in anti-climactic fashion after Ciryl Gane inadvertently poked Tom Aspinall in the eye,
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