Every UFC heavyweight championship fight is a must-see and this weekend we'll witness another one when Tom Aspinall faces Ciryl Gane for gold at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi.
The clash between the Englishman and Frenchman sees both seeking to establish themselves as the most powerful champion in MMA.
All eyes will be on Aspinall as he defends his undisputed heavyweight title. His last fight came 15 months ago when he was forced to defend his interim belt with a first-round finish over Curtis Blaydes.
A spectacular knockout artist like Aspinall and a lightning-fast heavyweight like Gane promises explosives but who will end up lifting the championship belt?
Here's our betting preview for this one, as well as details of a couple of huge offers to mark the big fight.
Sky Bet are offering new customers 50/1 on Aspinall to win and defend his title, or you can take the same firm's 80/1 offer on Gane.
If you think there will be a knockout you can even go one better — with Paddy Power also putting up 50/1 odds for new account holders on the fight not to go the distance.
How to Claim the Sky Bet Aspinall vs. Gane Offer
- Sign up for a new Sky Bet account using our Enhanced Price Boost welcome offer.
- Deposit a minimum of £5 by Cards or Apple Pay.
- Place a max £1 bet on either “Aspinall to Win” or "Gane to win" in the Aspinall vs. Gane UFC 321 market on Saturday, October 25.
- If your bet is successful, you will be paid in cash based on the normal price on site and will have the extra amount, bringing the bet up to the cumulative 50/1 (Aspinall) or 80/1 (Gane) payout, credited in £10 free bet tokens.
- Free bets are valid for 30 days.
- For full T&Cs click here.
How to Claim the Paddy Power Aspinall vs. Gane Offer
- Sign up for a new Paddy Power account here and use promo code YSACLG.
- Deposit a minimum of £5 by Cards or Apple Pay.
- Place a max £1 bet on “Go The Distance? No” market in the Aspinall vs. Gane UFC 321 fight on Saturday, October 25.
- If your bet is successful, you will be paid in cash based on the normal price on site and will have the extra amount, bringing the bet up to the cumulative 50/1 payout, credited in free bets.
- Free bets are valid for 30 days.
- For full T&Cs click here.
Aspinall vs. Gane Best Betting Offers
Here's our round-up of the best betting offers right now for Aspinall vs. Gane, including Sky Bet's dual offer on who will win, plus Paddy Power's new customer deal on whether the fight will go the distance.
- 50/1 on Aspinall to win OR 80/1 on Gane to win with Sky Bet
- 50/1 on Aspinall vs. Gane to not go the distance
- Bet £10 and get £30 in free bets with Betfair
- Bet £10 for £30 in free bets as a new customer with Bet365
Who will win Aspinall vs. Gane?
According to the bookies Aspinall starts as a favourite to retain his gold:
- Aspinall to Win: (2/7, Bet 365)
- Gane to Win: (3/1, AK Bets)
UFC 321 Aspinall vs. Gane predictions, betting tips
Aspinall, as the heavyweight champion, has every advantage against Gane. His combination of speed, striking power and elite ground skills put him a step ahead of the Frenchman.
Gane excels at mobility and striking at long range, but Aspinall is adept at closing spaces, applying pressure with a volume of punches that can overwhelm.
In the clinch, Aspinall's physical strength and judo skills give him the advantage, allowing him to control and wear down Gane. If the fight goes to the ground, the difference is even greater: Aspinall's offensive jiu-jitsu can be lethal.
With his aggression, versatility, and physicality, Aspinall should win, either by decision or possibly by submission, cementing his place as the best heavyweight in the world today.
Fight prediction: Aspinall to win by submission