UFC signs Asaf Chopurov for UFC 333 debut
The UFC has signed 24-year-old bantamweight Asaf Chopurov, who will make his promotional debut at UFC 333 on October 24 in Abu Dhabi. Chopurov is a perfect 11-0 as a professional after a 35-1 amateur career and has finished all but one opponent since turning pro in 2023. He won the UAE Warriors vacant bantamweight title last October and defended it twice, most recently with a 63-second knockout of Reece McLaren in July. Chopurov is reported to face Colby Thicknesse on the UFC 333 card, which now counts 11 scheduled fights.
Asaf Chopurov will debut at UFC 333 against Colby Thicknesse.
Context
Chopurov ran a strong regional streak in UAE Warriors, winning and defending their bantamweight title. The UFC added him to a high-profile Abu Dhabi card on October 24. Next he will likely debut against Colby Thicknesse at UFC 333.
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