UFC 333 fight card — Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev: Five biggest storylines to follow in Abu Dhabi

For the 24th time since the Octagon first touched down in 2010, UFC will promote an event in the city of Abu Dhabi on Saturday as UFC 333 emanates from Etihad Arena in the U.A.E.

A pair of title bouts will top the marquee, including a featherweight title showdown in the main event as Alexander Volkanovski looks for the second defense of his second title reign when he welcomes unbeaten Movsar Evloev. In the co-headliner, Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili meet for a third time as Yan sets to defend his bantamweight title after regaining it in December.

As we draw closer to this weekend's numbered event, let's take a look at the biggest storylines surrounding UFC 333.

One month after his 38th birthday, the Australian legend remains one of the sport's pound-for-pound best as he looks to pass featherweight legend Jose Aldo's record for the most title wins (while equaling his title defense total) in 145-pound history. Volkanovski, who enters the second title defense of his second reign, has already authored one of the greatest and most successful careers in MMA history after winning his first 12 walks to the Octagon and scoring resounding wins over Chad Mendes, Aldo…

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