UFC 333 Weigh-In Results: Volkanovski vs. Evloev Set for Title Fight
The official weigh-ins for UFC 333 took place in Abu Dhabi, confirming the fighters' readiness for their championship bouts, including Alexander Volkanovski defending his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev.
The UFC 333 weigh-ins were held on Friday morning in Abu Dhabi, with all 28 fighters successfully stepping on the scales ahead of their bouts. The event is set to feature a highly anticipated main event where Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title against the undefeated Movsar Evloev.
Main Event Fighters
- Alexander Volkanovski: 144.5 pounds
- Movsar Evloev: 145 pounds
Both fighters made weight, ensuring that the title will be on the line when they meet in the octagon. Volkanovski, a seasoned champion, faces a formidable challenger in Evloev, who remains undefeated in his professional career.
Co-Main Event Highlights
- Petr Yan: 135 pounds
- Merab Dvalishvili: 135 pounds
The co-main event will see bantamweight champion Petr Yan take on Merab Dvalishvili for the third time. Their rivalry has been intense, with both fighters having previously secured victories over each other. Yan, who reclaimed his title in December, will be looking to solidify his reign against Dvalishvili.
Additional Weigh-In Results
Here are some notable weigh-in results from the main card:
- Lone’er Kavanagh: 125.5 pounds vs. Ramazan Temirov: 126 pounds
- Alexander Volkov: 256 pounds vs. Rizvan Kuniev: 265 pounds
- Aaron Pico: 145.5 pounds vs. Losene Keita: 146 pounds
In the preliminary card, Azamat Murzakanov weighed in at 206 pounds against Dominick Reyes, while Nikita Krylov also came in at 206 pounds for his bout against Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev.
Notably, Iasmin Lucindo’s opponent, Nicolle Caliari, missed weight, coming in at 120.5 pounds. Their fight will proceed at a catchweight, with Caliari forfeiting 30% of her purse due to the weight discrepancy.
UFC 333 promises to be an exciting event, with the main card set to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Fans can look forward to an action-packed night as these elite fighters compete for championship glory.
Source: This original report was produced by WTGO Newsroom using verified reporting from MMA Fighting.