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Volkanovski defends title against Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 6:52 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Volkanovski defends title against Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi
Summary

Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. A victory would secure Volkanovski's ninth title win, surpassing Jose Aldo's record. Volkanovski, 38, is viewed as one of the greatest featherweights and aims to prove his legacy against the undefeated Evloev. He seeks to add to his impressive career after overcoming recent setbacks, including a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria in 2024. Fans anticipate a strong matchup as Volkanovski aims for history against the 32-year-old Evloev, who is on a 10-fight UFC winning streak.

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  • •Volkanovski seeks ninth title win at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
  • •He aims to surpass Jose Aldo as top featherweight.
  • •Volkanovski has recovered from recent knockout defeats.
  • •Evloev enters the fight undefeated with a 10-fight streak.
  • •Volkanovski's performance may influence his future career decisions.
Latest Updates
  • 6:52 AMYahoo Sports — Volkanovski nears featherweight immortality as record beckons
  • 6:52 AMBBC Sport — Volkanovski nears featherweight immortality as record beckons
What they're saying
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Alexander Volkanovski will stake his claim to be the greatest featherweight of all time if he beats Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

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Alexander Volkanovski will stake his claim to be the greatest featherweight of all time if he beats Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

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