UFC 333 is going down this Saturday in Abu Dhabi, and let me tell you, this card is absolutely stacked. We’re talking about two title fights headlining the night, and these matchups are as evenly matched as it gets.
The Main Event Showdown
The main event, man, it’s gonna be insane. Alexander Volkanovski is stepping back into the Octagon, looking to solidify his second reign as featherweight champion. But get this, he’s facing Movsar Evloev, who walks in with a flawless 20-0 professional record. Twenty fights, zero losses! That’s just wild. Volkanovski, who’s been looking ageless in his championship run, is a -108 favorite, barely ahead of Evloev at -112. This one could go either way.
Yan-Dvalishvili III: A Bantamweight Epic
Then you’ve got the co-main, which is just as epic: Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili facing off for the third time for the bantamweight championship. Remember 2023? Dvalishvili handed Yan a loss that seemed like the end of Yan’s elite run, part of a brutal three-fight losing streak. But Yan, being Yan, pulled himself back. He won three straight, got that rematch, and absolutely dominated to capture the championship a second time. Now, they’re running it back. Yan’s the champ and the favorite at -162, while Dvalishvili is coming in at +136. Talk about a redemption arc, and now a rubber match for the ages!
Don’t Miss the Undercard Action
And seriously, don’t sleep on the rest of this card. There are some killer matchups even before the title fights. We’re talking Lone’er Kavanagh (-112) vs. Ramazonbek Temirov (-108) in the flyweight division, or Alexander Volkov (-125) taking on Rizvan Kuniev (+105) in the heavyweights. Aaron Pico (-115) and Losene Keita (-105) are also on the featherweight undercard, both fights that experts are saying you gotta watch. Plus, keep an eye on Azamat Murzakanov (-225) against Dominick Reyes (+185) at light heavyweight. Evloev’s been vocal about being ready for his shot at the featherweight crown. It’s gonna be a night of nonstop action.
So mark your calendars! UFC 333 kicks off this Saturday, October 24th, live from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The early prelims start at 10 a.m. ET, prelims at 12 p.m. ET, and the main card kicks off at 2 p.m. ET. You can catch all the action by subscribing to Paramount+ for as low as $8.99 a month. This isn’t just another fight night; it’s a chance to see legends defend their belts and undefeated streaks put on the line. You don’t want to miss a single second.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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