UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev headlines 14-fight card in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 24, 2026
Alexander Volkanovski will defend the UFC featherweight title against undefeated Movsar Evloev in the main event of UFC 333 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, as part of a 14-fight card that will feature two world title fights.
The champion, Volkanovski, reclaimed the featherweight crown in 2025 and then defended it in early 2026 in a rematch against Diego Lopes; Saturday’s bout will be his second title defense this year. Evloev, who debuted in 2019, has recorded 10 wins and will contest a world title for the first time at UFC 333.
The co-main event will stage a trilogy clash as bantamweight champion Petr Yan defends against former champion Merab Dvalishvili. Their series includes a 2023 meeting in which Dvalishvili defeated Yan while on his way to the title.
Yan missed time dealing with multiple injuries before returning to compile a three-fight win streak that secured this rematch against Dvalishvili, who was the champion at the time. In their most recent title meeting, Yan executed a game plan that neutralized Dvalishvili’s pace and takedowns to earn a unanimous decision and begin his second reign as champion.
UFC 333 will be broadcast live from Etihad Arena on Saturday, October 24; in the United States the event will stream on Paramount+, with Early Prelims available on UFC Fight Pass. The card is scheduled to air live at 2pm ET on Paramount+ according to promotional listings.
In India, Sony Sports Network holds broadcast rights for UFC 333, with the Prelims scheduled for 9:30 PM IST and the Main Card for 11:30 PM IST. The event is part of UFC’s annual trip to Abu Dhabi and will present two title fights across the main and co-main slots.
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