Movsar Evloev set to challenge Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Movsar Evloev will face UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in the main event at UFC 333 on October 24 in Abu Dhabi. Recently, Islam Makhachev expressed confidence in Evloev's youth, suggesting that Volkanovski, who is approaching 38, may not be in his prime. Volkanovski has rebounded from a prior knockout loss to reclaim the featherweight title and aims to defend it successfully against Evloev, who remains undefeated in his MMA career.
- •Evloev fights Volkanovski at UFC 333 on October 24.
- •Volkanovski's recent wins include a title victory over Diego Lopes.
- •Islam Makhachev questions Volkanovski's current peak performance.
- •Volkanovski intends to continue fighting unless he faces a major setback.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev: Movsar Evloev beats Alexander Volkanovski with youth
"Islam Makhachev thinks UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is no longer in his prime.
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