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Volkanovski and Evloev face off ahead of UFC 333 main event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Volkanovski and Evloev face off ahead of UFC 333 main event

Summary

UFC 333 is scheduled for October 24, 2026, with a main event featuring reigning featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and undefeated challenger Movsar Evloev. A pre-fight press conference took place on September 18 in Los Angeles, where both fighters participated in a staredown, generating excitement among fans for their anticipated matchup. The co-main event will be a trilogy fight between bantamweight champion Petr Yan and former champion Merab Dvalishvili, who previously fought at UFC 323. The event promises to deliver compelling action as the fighters prepare for their bouts in six weeks.

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By the Numbers

•UFC 333 occurs on October 24, 2026.
•Volkanovski faces Evloev in the main event.
•Yan takes on Dvalishvili in the co-main event.
•The press conference included faceoffs between fighters.
•Four fighters attended the pre-fight press event.

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11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Staredowns! Volk, Movsar Square Up Ahead Of UFC 333

What they're saying

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UFC 333 is just over a month away, but fighters still took to the stage earlier tonight (Fri., Sept. 18, 2026) for a pre-fight press conference LIVE on YouTube from Los Angeles, Calif., giving fight fans an early look into some of the best matchups for the remainder of the year. Leading the way is […]
— Yahoo Sports

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