UFC schedules two title fights for October event in Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

UFC 333 is set for October 24 in Abu Dhabi, featuring a stacked card headlined by two title fights. The main event showcases Alexander Volkanovski defending the featherweight championship against Movsar Evloev, who is undefeated in his professional career. The co-main event pits Petr Yan against Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title, with the series tied at one win each. Additional matchups include Lone'er Kavanaugh versus Ramazan Temirov and Alexander Volkov facing Rizvan Kuniev, both of which carry significant stakes for their respective divisions.
- •UFC 333 takes place on October 24 in Abu Dhabi.
- •Main event: Alexander Volkanovski vs Movsar Evloev for featherweight title.
- •Co-main event: Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili for bantamweight title.
- •Kavanaugh faces Temirov in a top 10 flyweight bout.
- •Volkov battles Kuniev with heavyweight title implications.
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Announces monster October event in Abu Dhabi
"UFC announces one of the best cards of 2026 set for October, headlined by two title fights
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