UFC 333 is going down this Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Abu Dhabi, and the Etihad Arena is set for a massive double-header with Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan defending their belts. This isn’t just another fight night; we’re talking about two title fights, including a main event where Volkanovski, at 38 years old, puts his featherweight strap on the line against Movsar Evloev, who walks into the Octagon with an unbeaten record and a seriously tricky grappling style.
Volkanovski’s Toughest Test? His Age and Evloev’s Unbeaten Streak
This featherweight championship bout is a certified clash of titans, but there are some real questions heading into it. Volkanovski is a well-rounded icon, sure, but he’s 38 now. You have to wonder if even the *slightest* drop-off could cost him against Evloev, a fighter known for grinding out close decisions. That’s a huge factor when you’re facing someone as dangerous and undefeated as Evloev. The oddsmakers at Betway aren’t pulling any punches either: Volkanovski is 10/11, and Evloev is *also* 10/11. That’s how tight this thing is expected to be! This isn’t just about the belt; it’s about whether the featherweight king can hold off an absolute wrecking machine who’s never tasted defeat. Volkanovski knows how to get it done, like in his second win over Diego Lopes, but this is a whole new beast.
Bantamweight Mayhem and the Full Card Breakdown
The co-main event is just as wild, with Petr Yan fighting Merab Dvalishvili for the third time. Yan is putting his bantamweight belt up for grabs after outpointing Dvalishvili with a masterful showing in December, completely avenging an earlier loss to the Georgian. Yan at 8/15 odds is favored, but Dvalishvili at 6/4 certainly isn’t counted out. A win for Yan here, especially if Evloev also picks up the featherweight belt, would cap off an absolutely huge night for Russia in Abu Dhabi.
Beyond the headliners, the card is stacked with action. We’ve got Lone’er Kavanagh vs. Ramazan Temirov in flyweight, Alexander Volkov vs. Rizvan Kuniev in heavyweight, and Aaron Pico vs. Losene Keita in featherweight. On the prelims, keep an eye out for Azamat Murzakanov vs. Dominick Reyes in light heavyweight. And talk about starting the day with a bang: Kody Steele already delivered a first-round KO over Noah Gugnon via jab and ground and pound, while Iasmin Lucindo grabbed a unanimous decision against Nicolle Caliari with a dominant 30-27 across the board.
This Saturday is going to be straight fire. The early prelims kick off bright and early at 7am PT, followed by the regular prelims at 9am PT, and then the main card blasts off at 11am PT. If you’re in the US, you can catch all the action streaming live on Paramount+. Get ready, because these title fights are going to be epic!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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