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Volkanovski to defend featherweight title against Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24

Alexander Volkanovski faces Movsar Evloev in the main event of UFC 333 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

Sources: The National, MMA Fighting, The National (Business, UAE), Relevo4 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Volkanovski to defend featherweight title against Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24
Photo: MMA Fighting

KEY POINTS

  • UFC 333 takes place on Saturday, October 24 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
  • Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev in the main event
  • Petr Yan defends his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili in the co-main event trilogy
  • The card features 10 fights total, with prelims at 6pm and main card at 10pm UAE time
  • Volkanovski is making his sixth title defence and 11th straight title fight

UFC 333 takes place on Saturday, October 24 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. It will be the 12th UFC event staged at the venue.

Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against top-ranked Movsar Evloev in the headline bout. Volkanovski won the vacant title over Diego Lopes in April 2025 and won their rematch in February by unanimous decision.

“It means Volkanovski is undeniably the greatest featherweight of all time.”

— Mike Heck

This will be Volkanovski's sixth title defence and his 11th straight title fight. Evloev is undefeated in 20 professional MMA bouts.

The co-main event features Petr Yan defending his bantamweight belt against Merab Dvalishvili in their trilogy bout. Yan dethroned Dvalishvili in December 2025.

The event will feature a total of 10 fights. The preliminary card begins around 6pm UAE time, with the main card expected to start around 10pm.

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