The UFC owes Abu Dhabi a show — Volkanovski and Yan can deliver it
The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi in October, and the headline bouts announced over the weekend are certainly ones to whet the appetite. Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title against No 1-ranked Mosvar Evloev, while bantamweight champ Petr Yan settles his trilogy against Merab Dvalishvili. Those are blockbuster bouts that would grace any card. It should go some way to making up for…
The UFC is set to return to Abu Dhabi in October, with high-profile bouts featuring Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan, respectively. These fights aim to make up for the disappointment felt during UFC 321, the last event held in the UAE capital. The main event of UFC 321 was marred by controversies, with the referee calling a no contest due to eye pokes from Ciryl Gane.
Fans were left frustrated, and the overall atmosphere was disappointing. However, the co-main event saw Mackenzie Dern win the vacant women's strawweight title against Vira Jandiroba, securing a unanimous decision. The pre-fight atmosphere was lacking, with many fights seeming dull and unexciting. Azamat Murzakanov and Quillan Salkilld also put on memorable performances in the warm-up bouts.
Despite these issues, the UFC's presence in Abu Dhabi remains significant, and the announcement of these headline fights is expected to satisfy the local fan base. Volkanovski is considered the greatest featherweight in UFC history, having successfully defended his title twice. Yan, on the other hand, has been on a remarkable winning streak recently and will be eager to add to his impressive record against Dvalishvili.
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