Asaf Chopurov makes weight ahead of UFC debut in Abu Dhabi - VIDEO

23 October 2026 12:31
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Asaf Chopurov makes weight ahead of UFC debut in Abu Dhabi

The official weigh-in ceremony for UFC 333, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on October 24, has been completed.

As reported by İdman.Biz, Russian fighter of Azerbaijani origin Asaf Chopurov and Australian Colby Thicknesse were among the last participants to step onto the scales ahead of the event.

Both fighters successfully made the required weight limit for their bantamweight bout in the 61.2 kg (135 lb) division.

The 24-year-old Chopurov is preparing to make his UFC debut after establishing an impressive undefeated record in professional mixed martial arts. He has won all 11 of his professional fights and will be looking to extend his winning streak on the sport's biggest stage.

His opponent, 27-year-old Thicknesse, enters the contest with a professional MMA record of nine victories and one defeat.

The fight represents an important opportunity for Chopurov to make an immediate impression in the UFC's highly competitive bantamweight division.

UFC 333 will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev set to meet in the main event for the featherweight championship.

Another title fight on the card will feature Petr Yan against Merab Dvalishvili.

Idman.Biz