Are Tom Aspinall and Jailton Malhadinho confirmed as favorites against Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov? Check out the UFC 321 odds.

Jailton Malhadinho e  Tom aspinall are highlights of the UFC 321. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS

Tom aspinall e Cyryl Gane They finally face off this Saturday (25), at the Etihad Arena, in Abu Dhabi, in the main fight of UFC 321The Briton, crowned heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg) after retiring from Jon Jones, will have his first chance to defend his title. To retain his throne, the fighter is a heavy favorite among bookmakers against the Frenchman, who is looking to regain his prominence in the division after two failed opportunities.

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The event also features other major attractions. In the co-main event, the Brazilian women Virna jandiroba e Mackenzie dern will fight for the vacant strawweight belt (up to 52,2 kg). In addition, the card features a fight that could determine the next challenger for the heavyweight title, between Jailton Malhadinho e Alexander Volkov.

Tom Aspinall (1,27) x Ciryl Gane (3,95)

Aspinall and Gane officially face off in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

With 15 wins by interruption, Tom aspinall built a reputation as a feared knockout artist in the division. He won the interim belt by knocking out Sergei Pavlovich in just one minute and, soon after, defended the position against Curtis blaydes in even less time. The British man is even considered one of those indirectly responsible for the retirement of Jon Jones.

Despite his achievements, he still needs to prove his dominance in the category, and he will face a motivated and more mature opponent. Gane, defeated by Francis Ngannou e Jon Jones in previous fights, he arrives better prepared to try to dethrone the champion. In betting, Aspinall appears with odds of 1,27, while the Frenchman pays 3,95, offering almost quadruple the return.

Virna Jandiroba (2,28) x Mackenzie Dern (1,66)

Virna and Mackenzie officially face off at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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In the fight for the strawweight belt, Virna jandiroba e Mackenzie dern duel after the champion Weili Zhang move up a category to challenge Valentina Shevchenko among the flies. Despite riding a five-game winning streak, "Carcará" is considered the underdog, with odds of 2,28, while its rival emerges as the favorite, priced at 1,66.

Alexander Volkov (2,65) x Jailton Malhadinho (1,53)

In the duel between Jailton Malhadinho e Alexander Volkov, the winner should be close to a future title fight. The Russian was in good form, with four wins, but was eventually surpassed by Cyryl Gane in a controversial decision. The Brazilian, after suffering his first setback in the UFC, has found his way back to winning ways and arrives on the back of two solid performances. Bookmakers have Malhadinho as the favorite, with 1,53 to his opponent's 2,65.

Check out the UFC 321 odds

Date: 25 October 2025

Time: From 11pm (Brasília time)

Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.

MAIN CARD (15pm Brasília time)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Tom aspinall (1,27)x Cyryl Gane (3,95)

Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Virna jandiroba ( 2,28) x Mackenzie dern (1,66)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov (1,15)x mario bautista (6,20)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov (2,65)x Jailton Malhadinho (1,53)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Aleksandar rakic (1,83)x Azamat Murzakanov (2,07)

PRELIMINARY CARD (11pm Brasília time)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Nasrat Haqparast (1,98)x Quillan Salkilld (1,90)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ikram Aliskerov (1,49)x Park Jun-yong (2,80)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Ludovit Klein (1,75)x Mateusz Rebecki (2,18)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady x Matheus Camilo – fight canceled

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Walter Walker (1,26)x Louie Sutherland (4,20)

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Nathaniel Wood (2,27)x Jose Miguel Delgado (1,70)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Hamdy Abdelwahab (1,19)x Chris Barnett (5,20)

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Azat Maksum (1,21)x Mitch Raposo (4,90)

Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Jacqueline Amorim (1,23)x Mizuki Inoue (4,60)