Mackenzie Dern is among the most credentialed grapplers to claim UFC gold, having become an ADCC and no gi BJJ (black belt) world champion en route to achieving the No. 1 IBJJF ranking before transitioning to MMA. Next, the strawweight queen could be set for a challenge from one of the division’s top wrestlers.

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,

UFC 321 unfolded inside Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena with all the weight of anticipation surrounding the heavyweight division. What was expected to be a heavyweight showcase ended abruptly when Tom Aspinall (15-3) and Ciryl Gane (12-3) saw their title bout ruled a no contest.

The UFC Fight Night headlined by Dvalishvili’s dominant win over Petr Yan in 2023 broke the record for most takedowns landed at an event with 59. ‘The Machine’ contributed massively to that record with 11 at the Russian’s expense.

ABU DHABI – Alexander Volkov doesn't see his win over Jailton Almeida at UFC 321 as a robbery. Volkov (39-11 MMA, 13-6 UFC) was awarded a split decision over Almeida (22-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC) on Saturday's main card at Etihad Arena – even though he was taken down seven times and controlled for over 10 minutes.

In a 3-round heavyweight bout on the main card, Alexander Volkov and Jailton Almeida meet Saturday at UFC 321 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.