The UFC was in Abu Dhabi on Saturday for a strong UFC 321 card. In the primary occasion, heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall defended his belt towards Cyril Gane, whereas within the co-main occasion Mackenzie Dern rematched Vilna Jandilova for the vacant strawweight title.
Ultimately, the primary occasion resulted in a no contest as Gane poked Aspinall within the eye, and the champion was unable to proceed. In the meantime, Dern received a choice in an entertaining back-and-forth match and have become the brand new strawweight champion. Following UFC 321, this is what I believe the celebrities of the occasion ought to do subsequent.
Tom Aspinall & Cyril Gane
The subsequent rematch between Tom Aspinall and Cyril Gane is being lumped collectively because it may happen in December or early 2026, probably on a pay-per-view on the finish of the 12 months.
Gane gave the impression to be doing effectively within the early levels, crushing Aspinall’s nostril, however the struggle was nonetheless in its early levels. Though the ending was disappointing, the rematch should occur and may occur quickly.
Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern turned the brand new UFC strawweight champion with a choice win over Vilna Jandirova at UFC 321. Dern was in a position to land higher pictures along with his ft as his hitting regarded significantly better and improved. Though she had hassle defending some takedowns, Dern was in a position to do extra injury and get again to her ft for the victory.
With this win, Dern will make his first title protection within the first quarter of 2025. Her first title protection can be towards the primary ranked strawweight, Tatiana Suarez.
Vilna Jandilova
Vilna Jandilova had an opportunity to grow to be the UFC’s strawweight champion, however she fell simply brief towards Mackenzie Dern at UFC 321. Jandiroba had some moments through the match and the subsequent crack on the belt is not far-off.
Jandiroba will probably want a win or two to earn one other title struggle. Due to this fact, it’s logical that the subsequent opponent would be the winner of the match between Iasmin Lucindo and Gillian Robertson, which can happen on December thirteenth. Relying on the end result, the winner may get an opportunity to win the title.
