UFC 333 brings one of the year's deepest fight cards to Abu Dhabi on Saturday, with competitive matchmaking beyond the championship fights. From established contenders to emerging prospects, very little separates fighters looking to make their marks. The UFC has assembled arguably its most competitive card this year.
Two main card fights are betting pick'ems, with two others carrying similarly narrow odds. The widest betting margin belongs to the co-main event, where bantamweight champion Petr Yan is a modest favorite against Merab Dvalishvili in their trilogy fight. It's a rare case where even the biggest main card favorite isn't a sure thing. red event and UFC Fight Night is included with your subscription!
Plans start as low as $8.99/month or $89.99/year! Ahead of Saturday's deep, competitive card, take a look at three non-title fights you can't miss. The Aaron Pico project has been underway for nearly a decade.
After years of spectacular knockouts and painful setbacks, the former wrestling prodigy approaches his once seemingly inevitable destination. Pico's victory over Patricio Pitbull was a long time coming. The two were linked to a fight for years under the Bellator and PFL banners, but their paths didn't cross until they reached the UFC.
Pico finally closed that chapter with a statement victory. Now he must establish himself among the UFC's best. Pico was originally scheduled to face Arnold Allen with a direct route into the featherweight Top 10.
Instead, he welcomes Keita, a former two-division OKATAGON MMA champion. Pico and Keita have 20 combined KO victories, and neither plays it safe. Keita doesn't have Allen's UFC ranking, but he's no consolation prize.
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