Colby Thicknesse v Asaf Chopurov

UFCUFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev: Bantamweight

Final

Colby ThicknesseWin

Asaf ChopurovLoss

R3 5:00

News and reaction

Match reportColby Thicknesse Hands Asaf Chopurov First Loss By Split Decision At UFC 333 — HighlightsColby Thicknesse defeated Asaf Chopurov by split decision at UFC 333, taking two 29-28 cards while the third judge favored Chopurov by the same score.MiddleEasy24 Oct Match reportAsaf Chopurov Gets Brutal Reality Check After UFC 333 Debut UpsetAsaf Chopurov lost his UFC debut to Colby Thicknesse by split decision at UFC 333. The previously unbeaten Russian landed eight takedowns but could not keep Thicknesse grounded. Thicknesse’s third ...NDTV Sports26 Oct InterviewAlexander Volkanovski’s training partner scores huge upset at UFC 333Colby Thicknesse defied the odds to win at UFC 333 as the biggest underdog on the entire card. The 27-year-old bantamweight claimed a split decision over debutant Asaf Chopurov in Abu Dhabi on ...Talksport24 Oct

Where to watch

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Match details

Date: Sunday 25 October 2026
Started: 1:00 am AEDT
Venue: Etihad Arena
Competition: UFC, UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev: Bantamweight

Updated 13 Nov, 3:03 am