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UFC 333 countdown: One night, two title fights and a trilogy to be decided in Abu Dhabi

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UFC 333 is a little over a month away, but excitement for the big event is building. One night, two title belts, a three-fight trilogy to be decided – there's plenty to look forward to when the world's lead MMA promotion returns to Abu Dhabi. Alexander Volkanovski will look to add to his claim to be the greatest featherweight in UFC history. The Australian (28-4) defends his title against the No 1-ranked Movsar Evloev on October 24 at Etihad Arena. The unbeaten Russian extended his record to 20 straight victories with a majority decision over Lerone Murphy in March, which left many bewildered. Evloev was deducted a point in the fourth round for repeated illegal groin strikes, yet somehow still did enough to convince the judges. One of the best wrestlers in the game, Evloev initially changed tack against Murphy, deciding to stand and trade with the Englishman. There is a case to be made that he came off second best in those exchanges. When Evloev reverted to type, he completely dominate