{
  "id": 10402088,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T08:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "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 features two title fights at the Etihad Arena. The first match sees Alexander Volkanovski defend his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev. Volkanovski has shown remarkable recovery after two brutal knockouts, demonstrating his mastery of distance, engagement, and movement in his last two fights. Evloev, on the other hand, has built a wrestling foundation and holds a perfect 20-0 record since joining the UFC in 2019. He earned his shot at gold with a contentious win over Lerone Murphy in March.\n\nThe second matchup is between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title. Yan has previously fought in Abu Dhabi, causing an upset by dethroning Dvalishvili. Yan's boxing, takedown defense, and devastating body shots led to a unanimous decision win over Dvalishvili. Both fighters are well-prepared for this highly anticipated bout, with Yan expecting to match his performance from their previous encounters.",
  "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,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "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",
        "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."
}