{
  "id": 10399228,
  "title": "UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi: How do Volkanovski-Evloev and Yan-Dvalishvili match up?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ufc-333-in-abu-dhabi-how-do-volkanovski-evloev-and-yan-dvalishvili",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T08:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/09/28/ufc-333-in-abu-dhabi-how-do-volkanovski-evloev-and-yan-dvalishvili-match-up/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The upcoming UFC 333 event in Abu Dhabi will feature two championship bouts at the Etihad Arena. The first bout is between reigning featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev, while the second is between current bantamweight champion Petr Yan and defending champion Merab Dvalishvili.\n\nVolkanovski, who made his return to Abu Dhabi after a recent title defense, showcased his exceptional skills against two opponents in quick succession. His last visit to the UAE three years ago ended in a knockout loss to Islam Makhachev, but he has since taken ample time to rest and recover. This time around, Volkanovski plans to keep the fight on the feet, making it difficult for Evloev to land any significant strikes. He has vowed to pressure Evloev and force him to fight a fight he doesn't want to, ultimately taking control of the bout.\n\nOn the other hand, Yan will face off against Merab Dvalishvili, another familiar face in Abu Dhabi. Yan has previously upset the champion in a notable upset of 2025. Dvalishvili, however, is no pushover, and Yan acknowledges that the challenge ahead is formidable. Yan has vowed to remain focused and prepared for the upcoming fight, reflecting on their previous encounters and expressing confidence in his ability to adapt and be ready for the third fight as well.",
  "summary": "UFC 333 will see two title fights take place at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena. We take a look at the championship bouts and assess where they will be won and lost. Volkanovski v Evloev Alexander Volkanovski makes his Abu Dhabi return on October 24, once again looking like his best self. His last visit to the UAE capital three years ago was memorable for the wrong reasons. He took an ill-advised…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi: How do Volkanovski-Evloev and Yan-Dvalishvili match up?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ufc-333-in-abu-dhabi-how-do-volkanovski-evloev-and-yan-dvalishvili-10402088",
        "published": "2026-09-28T08:00:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}