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UFC 333 predictions: Volkanovski and Dvalishvili to leave Abu Dhabi as champions

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In simple terms

Abu Dhabi will host two title fights as the UFC returns to the UAE this weekend. Alexander Volkanovski puts his featherweight championship on the line while Petr Yan makes his first title defence as bantamweight champion. There are nine fights on the card at Etihad Arena.

Earlier coverage

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

  1. UFC 333: Volkanovski targets quick finish as he bids to make history against Evloev in Abu DhabiOct 21, 2026 · The National
  2. Jiri Prochazka on learning from mistakes and why he is leaning towards Evloev and Yan at UFC 333 in Abu DhabiOct 20, 2026 · The National
  3. Abu Dhabi launches rescue network for injured or stranded wildlifeOct 17, 2026 · The National
  4. From Abu Dhabi to the world: Meet the Emirati artists making their mark - Gulf NewsOct 17, 2026 · Gulf News

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