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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…

Volkanovski vs Evloev and Yan vs Dvalishvili trilogy bout set for UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi

UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi is set to feature two highly anticipated world title bouts. The main event will see featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski square off against Movsar Evloev. Earlier this year, Volkanovski defeated Max Holloway by split decision at UFC 251 but lost to Islam Makhachev in a lightweight title bout at UFC 294.

Evloev, meanwhile, enters the fight with a perfect 20-0 record in the professional ranks. The co-main event will see Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili settle their trilogy rivalry. Yan upset Dvalishvili at UFC 323 to reclaim the bantamweight title, while Dvalishvili had been unbeaten for seven years following their first meeting in 2023.

The upcoming fights add to the impressive streak of Makhachev, who has now won 17 consecutive UFC bouts.

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