"On paper, UFC 321 had a lot going for it. A very consequential divisional bout at 205 lbs to kick off the main card, followed by two number one contender fights at 265 and 135 pounds. Then a vacant title bout at strawweight, with a much-anticipated undisputed title fight at heavyweight to top it all off. While the card was great leading up to the main event, the last taste left in people's mouths will always be the one the card is remembered for."
"The same way some boring cards have been saved by great main events in the past, this was a good card ruined by a very anti-climactic outcome at the end. While the No Contest due to Ciryl Gane's eye poke sucked to watch, there are still four winners to matchmake for, so let's get into what's next for our main card winners."
UFC 321 stacked several consequential matchups across multiple weight classes, including divisional and number-one-contender fights, a vacant strawweight title bout, and a heavyweight undisputed title fight. The heavyweight bout ended in a No Contest after an eye poke to Ciryl Gane, producing an anti-climactic finish and leaving Tom Aspinall expected to face Gane in a rematch. Mackenzie Dern captured the strawweight title, delivering her best performance by outstriking and neutralizing Virna Jandiroba's grappling while pacing her opponent. Dern secured her third straight victory after earlier losses and appears to have significantly improved her striking and overall game at age 32. Matchmaking for four main card winners remains to be determined.
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