# UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev

> Alexander Volkanovski defends featherweight title against undefeated Movsar Evloev in Abu Dhabi.
- Title: UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev · UFC | Shortify
- Summary: Alexander Volkanovski defends featherweight title against undefeated Movsar Evloev in Abu Dhabi. ufc, abu dhabi, volkanovski · reported by UFC.
- Keywords: ufc, abu dhabi, volkanovski, evloev, featherweight, championship, bantamweight, dvalishvili, yan, prelims, main card, ufc 333
- Source: UFC — https://ufc.com/news/fight-fight-preview-ufc-333-volkanovski-vs-evloev
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:11:42+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: ufc, abu dhabi, volkanovski, evloev, featherweight, championship, bantamweight, dvalishvili, yan, prelims, main card, ufc 333
## Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski vs Movsar Evloev
Alexander Volkanovski defends featherweight title against undefeated Movsar Evloev in Abu Dhabi.
## Co-Main Event: Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili
Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili face off for second bantamweight title clash in Abu Dhabi.
## Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE
UFC 333 takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
## Where to Watch: Paramount+
UFC 333 airs on Paramount+ with prelims at 10am ET and main card at 2pm ET.
## Volkanovski's Title Defense
Volkanovski reclaimed title in 2025 and defended it against Diego Lopes earlier this year.
## Evloev's Unbeaten Record
Evloev has 20 wins in 20 starts since entering UFC with 100% record.
## Featherweight Championship Matchup
Volkanovski faces Evloev for second time this year in featherweight division.
## Volkanovski's Fighting Style
Volkanovski is the most complete fighter in featherweight division with eight title defenses.
## Evloev's Wrestling Strength
Evloev has better striking than credited with relentless wrestling attack.
## Volkanovski's Title History
Volkanovski reclaimed title in 2025 and defended it against Diego Lopes earlier this year.
## Dvalishvili's Losing Streak
Dvalishvili lost to Yan in December 2025 after 14-fight winning streak.
## Yan's Championship Record
Yan has won four straight to advance record to 20-5 overall.
## Dvalishvili's 2026 Performance
Dvalishvili admitted to being deflated after loss to Yan in December 2025.
## Lone’er Kavanagh vs Ramazan Temirov
Lone’er Kavanagh and Ramazan Temirov meet for flyweight title chase in Abu Dhabi.
## Kavanagh's Recent Wins
Kavanagh won knockout over An Tuan Ho and unanimous decision over Brandon Moreno.
## Temirov's Suspension
Temirov received one-year suspension for anti-doping violation before returning in July.
## Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev
Volkov and Kuniev face off for potential heavyweight title opportunity in Abu Dhabi.
## Volkov's Record
Volkov has won six of seven with only one loss in UFC.
## Kuniev's Recent Wins
Kuniev has won two of three since returning to UFC after suspension.
## Aaron Pico vs Losene Keita
Pico and Keita clash in main card opener after both rebounded from losses.
## Key takeaway

Alexander Volkanovski defends featherweight title against undefeated Movsar Evloev in Abu Dhabi.