Volkanovski and Yan secure wins at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
UFC 333 took place in Abu Dhabi on October 27, featuring two title fights. Alexander Volkanovski defeated Movsar Evloev in the second round, handing Evloev his first career loss. Petr Yan retained his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili in a trilogy matchup, marking a significant performance for Yan. The latest MMA Junkie rankings reflect these results, with Volkanovski staying at No. 2 in the men’s pound-for-pound rankings and Yan rising to No. 5.
- •Volkanovski defeats Evloev in the second round
- •Yan retains bantamweight title against Dvalishvili
- •Volkanovski remains No. 1 featherweight and No. 2 P4P
- •Yan moves to No. 5 in pound-for-pound rankings
- •Event took place on October 27 in Abu Dhabi
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 27: Men's pound-for-pound rankings shakeup
"Check out the latest MMA Junkie rankings update coming out of UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
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