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UFC 333 featherweight title fight

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UFC 333 is scheduled for October 24, 2026, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The event features a featherweight title defense by champion Alexander Volkanovski against undefeated challenger Movsar Evloev, alongside a bantamweight title trilogy bout between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili. ~~Following~~ As the ~~initial announcement of~~ fight approaches, a tactical divide has emerged between the ~~card, Volkanovski expressed~~ competitors. Volkanovski, the 38-year-old Australian champion, has reaffirmed his intention to engage in a striking ~~battle against Evloev. Despite Evloev’s grappling background, the champion stated he intends~~ battle. He expressed confidence in his ability to ~~keep the fight standing,~~ neutralize wrestling threats, citing his previous experience against elite grapplers like Islam Makhachev as evidence ~~of his ability~~ that he can prevent being dominated on the mat. Volkanovski asserted that he intends to ~~neutralize~~ keep the fight standing, suggesting Evloev will have “no choice but to strike with him.” In response, undefeated Russian contender Movsar Evloev has announced a strategy centered on his wrestling ~~threats.~~ dominance. Dismissing the champion’s preferred approach, Evloev stated he is prepared to attempt “numerous takedowns” throughout the 25-minute bout and will utilize whatever tactics are necessary to secure the victory.

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