TOM ASPINALL’s latest sparring footage caused quite the stir among UFC fans.
The undisputed heavyweight champion makes his long-awaited octagon return on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, which will be broadcast live on TNT Sports Box Office.
Standing between Aspinall and his first title defence is long-time rival Ciryl Gane, who has been on the Brit bruiser’s radar for the best part of two years.
Aspinall has left no stone unturned for his clash with the Frenchman, sparring with light-heavy and heavyweights from around the world to make sure he gets his hand raised.
And he recently gave UFC fans a rare glimpse into his sparring.
Aspinall, 32, shared footage of himself doing some hard rounds with team-mates Ante Delija, Martin Buday and Modestas Bukauskas on his official YouTube channel.
And the Wigan warrior, who looks to be in tip-top shape, didn’t take things easy on his training partners, who he put through the ringer.
Footage of Aspinall’s last spar before fight night spread like wildfire on social media, although several MMA fans weren’t impressed by what they saw.
One wrote on X: “Y’all, I know Tom is dangerous, but my god, does he have his chin on a silver platter.”
Another said: “Gane is going to f*** him up, he strikes like a regional bum. Just running forward, chin up in the air.”
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How to watch UFC 321
The UFC makes its annual visit to Abu Dhabi on October 25 for yet another blockbuster pay-per-view card.
UFC 321 will take place at the state-of-the-art Etihad Arena, which has been the promotion’s home in the UAE since January 2021.
Topping the bill is the eagerly anticipated Octagon return of heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, who has been on the sidelines for the last 14 MONTHS.
The 32-year-old will make his first defence of the 265lbs title, which he was awarded following Jon Jones’ retirement, against long-time rival Ciryl Gane.
UFC gold will also be on the line in the co-main event of the evening, which will see Brazilians Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba vie for the vacant strawweight title.
UFC 321 is jam-packed with entertaining fights from top to bottom.
And MMA fans in the UK and Ireland can watch all the action from the Etihad LIVE on TNT Sports Box Office.
The UFC’s 11th pay-per-view card of the year will be available to purchase for a mere £19.99.
UFC 321 will also be available to buy on Discovery+, EE TV, Prime Video, Virgin Media TV and Sky Sports.
And fight fans don’t need to subscribe to TNT Sports to buy the star-studded event.
Watch UFC 321: Aspinall v Gane exclusively live on TNT Sports Box Office from 7pm on Saturday, 25th October.
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And another said: “Gane is going to counter him hard coming in like that.”
One remarked: “Why is his chin still up in the air?”
Several, however, expressed fears for Gane after seeing Aspinall run roughshod.
One wrote on X: “Gane is cooked.”
Another said: “He moves insanely good for his weight class, I’m sorry for Gane lol.”
And another said: “Ciryl is cooked.”
One remarked: “Cereal Gain is getting demolished.”
Another chimed in: “Aspinall looking VIOLENT in this sparring with Gane.
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“That two-minute average fight time ain’t luck. Bro moves like a middleweight but hits like a truck.”
Watch UFC 321: Aspinall v Gane exclusively live on TNT Sports Box Office from 7pm on Saturday, 25th October.
