UFC 333 controversies: Dana White and Volkov, Aldo vs. Evloev and Yan's 'fluke'
Did Dana White recognize Volkov? Does Evloev deserve his shot? Was Yan's win a fluke? The three debates that lit up fight week.
By Equipo La Jaula Props · · 1 min read
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Every fight week has its debates, and UFC 333's is loaded. These are the three topics fans are talking about the most.
1. Did Dana White know who Volkov was?
At Thursday's press conference, Alexander Volkov (No. 2 heavyweight) slipped in among the media to ask what more he needs to do to get a title shot. When he mentioned he was 38, Dana White looked puzzled and asked whether he was 28, until Volkanovski stood up to whisper something in his ear. Social media filled with jokes about the UFC boss not recognizing one of his best heavyweights. White insists he knew exactly who it was and was just playing along. Many fans aren't buying it.
2. José Aldo vs. Evloev
The former featherweight champion criticized Evloev's title shot: according to MMA Mania, Aldo said that if it had been up to him he would have cut him rather than give him the title fight, because of a style built on winning on the scorecards, while acknowledging he can beat anyone. Evloev is 10-0 in the UFC but without a single finish in the promotion, and he has said he has no plans to change how he fights.
3. Was Yan's win a fluke?
Some fans believe Yan's December win deserves an asterisk: Dvalishvili was coming off four title fights in a year and admits he wasn't mentally ready. Others counter that Yan was clearly better and has found the formula to neutralize the Georgian's wrestling. Saturday's trilogy will settle the debate.
What do you think? The best way to take a stand is to vote: pick your winner in every fight on the card.
