Volkanovski vs Evloev and Yan vs Dvalishvili trilogy bout set for UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi
Two world title fights will top the bill at UFC 333 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 24. The main event in the UAE capital will be the long-awaited featherweight title bout between champion Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev. That is supported by a huge co-main event, as Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili will settle their rivalry in a trilogy bout. The UFC announced the line-up during…
UFC 333, set to take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 24, will feature two world title fights. The main event is a highly anticipated featherweight title bout between champion Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev. The co-main event is a trilogy bout between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili. Volkanovski, a popular Australian fighter, will defend his title for the second time in his reign as featherweight champion.
Evloev, on the other hand, will make his shot after building an impressive 20-0 record in the professional ranks. Yan, who faced a long odds underdog status at UFC 323, will attempt to avenge his loss to Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili, meanwhile, brings his unbeaten record of 21-5 to the fight. Additionally, Makhachev solidified his reputation as one of MMA's top fighters by retaining his UFC welterweight title with a unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry.
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