{
  "id": 15166410,
  "title": "UFC 333: Fight card, Abu Dhabi Showdown Week and all you need to know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/ufc-333-fight-card-abu-dhabi-showdown-week-and-all-you-need-to-know",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T09:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/10/17/ufc-333-fight-card-abu-dhabi-showdown-week-and-all-you-need-to-know/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UFC 333, taking place on October 24 in Abu Dhabi, features a headline bout between champion Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev. The event includes 10 fights. It is being held at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, with the main card starting around 10pm UAE time. Volkanovski, a six-time champion, defends his title against undefeated Russian Evloev, who earned his spot after winning a contentious decision over Lerone Murphy. Other notable fights include Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title, with Yan as the reigning champion, and Aaron Pico taking over for Arnold Allen in a featherweight bout. The event also includes a special first-round knockout victory by Belgian Merlose Keita over Muhammas Naimov, which led to Belgian Aaron Pico replacing Arnold Allen. The UFC Fan Experiences will be held at Yas Mall and Yas Bay Plaza, offering fans free immersive experiences and UFC merchandise.",
  "summary": "The UFC will host its 24th Abu Dhabi show next week when Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev in the headline bout. With a stacked card and much more happening throughout fight week, UFC 333 has a lot going on. Here is everything you need to know. What is it? UFC 333 is a mixed martial arts event from the UFC. The event will be headlined by the UFC…",
  "key_points": [
    "UFC 333 occurs on October 24 in Abu Dhabi",
    "Alexander Volkanovski defends title against Movsar Evloev",
    "Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili for bantamweight title"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "UFC 333: Fight card, Abu Dhabi Showdown Week and all you need to know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/ufc-333-fight-card-abu-dhabi-showdown-week-and-all-you-need-to-know-15169087",
        "published": "2026-10-17T09:30:00.000Z"
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  "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."
}