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Volkanovski to defend title against Evloev at UFC 333 on October 24

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:20 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Volkanovski to defend title against Evloev at UFC 333 on October 24

Summary

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski will defend his title against unbeaten challenger Movsar Evloev at UFC 333, set for October 24, 2026. The event will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Co-main will feature a trilogy bout between Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan and former titleholder Merab Dvalishvili. UFC CEO Dana White will host a live pre-fight press conference with all four fighters participating.

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By the Numbers

•UFC 333 scheduled for October 24 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.
•Volkanovski last defended his title against a top contender.
•Evloev is undefeated and considered a rising star.
•Petr Yan to face Merab Dvalishvili in the co-main event.
•Pre-fight press conference streamed live at 7 p.m. ET.

Latest Updates

8:20 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 333 press conference video, LIVE stream interviews | Volkanovski vs. Evloev

What they're saying

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UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski will (finally) defend his division title against undefeated 145-pound contender Movsar Evloev in the upcoming UFC 333 main event, recently made official for Sat., Oct. 24, 2026, inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In the co-main event, Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan will complete his trilogy against former […]
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