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Part of situation: Petr Yan retains bantamweight title at UFC 333 (12 clusters)

UFC 333: Volkanovski and Yan headline title fights in Abu Dhabi

UFC 333 Alexander Volkanovski Movsar Evloev Petr Yan Merab Dvalishvili

The UFC returns to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi for UFC 333, featuring two major championship bouts. In the main event, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski defends his title against the undefeated Movsar Evloev (20-0). Volkanovski aims to cement his legacy, while Evloev seeks his first title opportunity after a long tenure as the number one contender.

The co-main event features a bantamweight trilogy match between champion Petr Yan and challenger Merab Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili, looking to reclaim the belt he lost to Yan in December, has stated that defeating Yan is his primary focus regardless of the title. Meanwhile, Sean O’Malley has expressed concerns that Yan may be returning too soon following recent surgery.

The event card also includes a heavyweight matchup between Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev, and a flyweight bout between Lone’er Kavanagh and Ramazan Temirov. To support the event, former champion Kamaru Usman will participate in fan experiences and public meet-and-greets in Abu Dhabi.

Entities

Abu Dhabi · Alexander Volkanovski · Merab Dvalishvili · Movsar Evloev · Petr Yan · Sean O’Malley · Song Yadong · UFC

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] Aldo criticized Evloev for being a fighter who does not drive commercial interest or entertainment value. www.si.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Evloev is scheduled to challenge Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. www.si.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Movsar Evloev holds a professional record of 20-0. vsin.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Jose Aldo stated that if he were the UFC president, he would cut Movsar Evloev from the promotion following his first loss. www.si.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The UFC 333 event is set to take place at the Etihad Arena. www.si.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333. vsin.com · punchng.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Kamaru Usman will participate in fan meet-and-greets at Yas Mall. punchng.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] UFC is hosting fan experiences at Etihad Arena and other Abu Dhabi venues. punchng.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Petr Yan will defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili. partageonsleco.com · punchng.com

Sources

Krylov-Yakhyaev Favored For Fastest Finish At UFC 333 [boxingnews.com]
UFC 333 – Volkanovski försvarar titeln mot obesegrade Evloev i Abu Dhabi [www.fightermag.se]
UFC 333: Typy, kursy, karta walk 24.10 [sport.betfan.pl]
Petr Yan revela possível futuro rival em caso de vitória no UFC 333 [esportenewsmundo.com.br]
„Poza tym scenariuszem wygrywam tę walkę” – Merab Dvalishvili uważa, że Petr Yan ma tylko jedną drogę do zwycięstwa na UFC 333 [www.lowking.pl]
TJ Dillashaw Picks Volkanovski Over Evloev Despite Age Concerns [middleeasy.com]
La magie d'Adesanya et Khabib étouffent Poirier : cinq combats mémorables pour le titre UFC à Abu Dhabi - Partageons l'Éco [partageonsleco.com]
UFC 333: Volkanovski - Evloev, cartel, fecha y qué se juegan [www.relevo.com]
Rizvan Kuniev 'not afraid' of Alexander Volkov ahead of UFC 333: 'I can dominate him everywhere' [www.bjpenn.com]
Win Over Yan Means More Than Belt to UFC 333's Merab Dvalishvili [cagesidepress.com]
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev Preview and Predictions [combatpress.com]
Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev Predictions, Picks & Odds: UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi [www.covers.com]
Ex-UFC Champion Explains Why Movsar Evloev Isn’t Worthy of Dana White’s Roster [www.essentiallysports.com]
Alexander Volkanovski ostrzega Movsara Evloeva: „To po prostu za mało na mnie” [inthecage.pl]
Sean O’Malley thinks Petr Yan made a mistake ahead of trilogy bout with Merab Dvalishvili [www.mmafighting.com]
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev Odds, Picks, Predictions and Best Bets [vsin.com]
Usman to make UFC Abu Dhabi showing [punchng.com]
UFC Hall of Famer Argues Promotion Should Cut UFC 333 Headliner Movsar Evloev [www.si.com]
"I am going to fight them" - Petr Yan delivers champion's response on who he fights after UFC 333 [www.sportskeeda.com]