Abu Dhabi’s subsequent UFC PPV occasion is shaping up very properly with three extra bouts added to the struggle card.
Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane was introduced because the headliner of UFC 321 with the Heavyweight title on the road.
This Saturday, Abu Dhabi takes the stage for a UFC struggle night time, exhibiting a teaser of what’s to come back in October.
European followers will probably be closely excited for UFC 321 because the time distinction shouldn’t be very totally different in comparison with the UAE.
Volkov vs Almeida: UFC Heavyweight Title Eliminator
There have been many questions on who would face the brand new undisputed champion first.
As soon as it was introduced that Gane was the subsequent title challenger, it was clear that Alexander Volkov would tackle Jailton Almeida.
The Russian hoped for the subsequent title shot after shedding by a controversial determination towards Gane at UFC 310.
‘Drago’ was on a four-fight profitable streak beforehand, defeating the likes of Sergei Pavlovich and Tai Tuivasa.
Volkov has but to struggle for a UFC title, regardless of being within the Heavyweight rankings for thus lengthy.
The closest he got here to a championship alternative was when he confronted Derrick Lewis at UFC 229, shedding by third-round knockout.
Almeida earned his second consecutive first-round win at UFC 311 when he stopped Serghei Spivac by TKO.
Regardless of incomes wins over the likes of Derrick Lewis and Alexander Romanov, the Brazilian has but to defeat somebody within the high 5 of the division.
‘Malhadinho’ was wanting like the most well liked prospect within the UFC, occurring a seven-fight win streak and gaining title competition.
Nonetheless, his run got here to a cease when Curtis Blaydes stopped him by second-round TKO at UFC 299.
Whoever wins this battle at UFC 321 could be very more likely to declare the subsequent title shot towards the winner of the principle occasion.
Rakic looking for redemption towards Murzakanov
A Gentle Heavyweight matchup which sees two fighters determined for victory.
Aleksandr Rakic is at present on a three-fight shedding streak and has not gained a battle since March 2021.
The Serbian’s final struggle was in Abu Dhabi at UFC 308, struggling a unanimous determination loss to Magomed Ankalaev.
‘Rocket’ has confronted former UFC Champions, Jiri Prochazka and Jan Blachowicz, struggling TKO losses to them.
With spectacular wins over Jimi Manuwa and Anthony Smith, Rakic will probably be hoping to get again in his prime and redeem himself.
Whereas solely having 5 UFC fights, Azamat Murzakanov has appeared nothing however promising at Gentle Heavyweight.
His final victory noticed him improve his undefeated file to fifteen after knocking out Brendson Ribeiro at UFC 316.
The #11 contender has been underappreciated within the organisation, however that could be as a consequence of his lack of exercise.
‘The Skilled’ will lastly struggle twice for the primary time since 2022 as he goals to climb up the 205-pound rankings.
Fan-favourite returns to earn redemption on the Etihad Enviornment
A well-recognized title that the gang at all times loves is Chris Barnett, who faces Hamdy Abdelwahab on his UFC return.
‘Beastboy’ final fought Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC 308 on quick discover, struggling a first-round TKO loss.
That specific defeat was as a consequence of a leg damage in the course of the battle, regardless of many believing he had injured himself throughout Bruce Buffer’s introduction.
The Zaragoza-born fighter turned recognised after an unimaginable spinning wheel kick knockout towards Gian Villante at UFC 268.
To not overlook the long-lasting entrance flip celebration he perfects each time he ends a struggle triumphantly.
Abdelwahab turned undefeated no extra in his final struggle, shedding to Mohamed Usman by unanimous determination at UFC Baku.
Earlier than his latest loss, the Egyptian claimed his first UFC win early within the 12 months towards Jamal Pogues in Saudi Arabia.
Earlier than coming into the organisation, ‘The Hammer’ had stopped all of his opponents by KO/TKO, 4 of these ending within the first spherical.
Redemption will probably be on Abdelwahab’s thoughts, in addition to a stoppage win to defeat the beloved UFC fighter.
