Asaf Chopurov, 11-0 as a professional and a primary Petr Yan sparring partner, has signed with the UFC, according to Pelunaton, and is scheduled to debut against Colby Thicknesse at UFC 333 on Oct. 24 in Abu Dhabi.
Chopurov is the UAE Warriors champion. He went 34-1 as an amateur and has finished 10 of his 11 professional wins.
Thicknesse is 2-1 in the Octagon. He lost his debut to Aleksandre Topuria, then beat Josias Musasas and Vince Morales.
