UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev

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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Etihad Arena
⚡ Upcoming Event9 Fights
Main Card: Paramount+
Prelims: Paramount+
Start Time: 10:00 AM ET
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Times are estimated; prelims start roughly two hours earlier. Subject to change.
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10:00 AM
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7:00 AM
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Main Card
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Abu Dhabi, UAE (Local)
Main Card
6:00 PM
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Abu Dhabi: Two Belts, One Undefeated Challenger

UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev — Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi — October 24, 2026

UFC 333 is a double-title card in Abu Dhabi. Alexander Volkanovski (28-4) puts the featherweight belt on the line against Movsar Evloev (20-0) — 24 UFC bouts of championship craft and timing against the most avoided unbeaten record in the division, built on relentless chain wrestling and positional control. The co-main closes a trilogy: Petr Yan (20-5) defends the bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili (21-5), the pair split at 1-1 with the deciding fight for the belt.

The undercard is unusually deep for a prelim slate: Alexander Volkov vs. Rizvan Kuniev at heavyweight, Arnold Allen vs. Aaron Pico, Dominick Reyes vs. Azamat Murzakanov, Nikita Krylov vs. Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev, Lone'er Kavanagh vs. Ramazan Temirov, and Grant Dawson vs. Nurullo Aliev. Every bout below includes BetOnline odds and a full breakdown; model probabilities are still pending for this card.

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What is UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev?

UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev is a numbered UFC event on October 24, 2026, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The main event is a UFC Featherweight Championship bout between Alexander Volkanovski (28-4) and Movsar Evloev (20-0), with a second title fight — Yan vs. Dvalishvili 3 — in the co-main. Main card starts at 10:00 AM ET on Paramount+.

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What is the matchup between Volkanovski and Evloev?

It is the classic striker-versus-grappler championship problem at its highest level: Volkanovski's footwork, volume and takedown defence against Evloev's chain wrestling, top control and unbeaten 20-0 record. Whoever imposes the phase of the fight almost certainly wins it. The co-main is a genuine trilogy decider between Yan and Dvalishvili, split 1-1. Model probabilities for this card are still pending and will publish once full UFC rate statistics are in. Every fight below includes BetOnline odds and a full breakdown.

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How to watch UFC 333 and what time does it start?

UFC 333 takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026. Main card at 10:00 AM ET (7:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM local) on Paramount+. Prelims start roughly two hours earlier, also on Paramount+. Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi hosts the action.

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Are both UFC 333 title fights confirmed?

Yes. Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev headlines for the UFC Featherweight Championship, and Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili III is official for the UFC Bantamweight Championship as the co-main event.

Main Event — Featherweight Title

Volkanovski vs. Evloev

Alexander Volkanovski (28-4) defends the featherweight belt against undefeated Movsar Evloev (20-0) — championship striking craft versus relentless chain wrestling.

Co-Main — Bantamweight Title

Yan vs. Dvalishvili 3

Petr Yan (20-5) defends the bantamweight belt against Merab Dvalishvili (21-5) over five rounds, with the series level at 1-1.

Main Card — Heavyweight

Volkov vs. Kuniev

Alexander Volkov (40-11) takes on Rizvan Kuniev (15-3-1) — 18 UFC bouts of rangy heavyweight boxing against a heavy-pressure three-fight newcomer.

Prelim Spotlight

Allen vs. Pico & Reyes vs. Murzakanov

Arnold Allen (21-4) meets Aaron Pico (14-5) at featherweight, while Dominick Reyes (16-5) faces unbeaten-in-the-UFC Azamat Murzakanov (16-1) at light heavyweight.

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UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev Fights, Analytics & Predictions

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We display the best available odds for each fighter to maximize value. Preference is given to BetOnline when available; otherwise, we select the highest‑value line and show the sportsbook and implied probability (I.P %).

🏆 Main Event🟢🔒 Full analysis coming soon
Alexander Volkanovski

Alexander Volkanovski

“The Great”

28-4-0

🏆 UFC Featherweight Championship
5 Rounds(Championship)

ML Model

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Market Odds

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Movsar Evloev

Movsar Evloev

20-0-0

⭐ Co-Main🟢🔒 Full analysis coming soon
Petr Yan

Petr Yan

“No Mercy”

20-5-0

🏆 UFC Bantamweight Championship
5 Rounds(Championship)

ML Model

Coming Soon

Market Odds

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Merab Dvalishvili

Merab Dvalishvili

“The Machine”

21-5-0

🟡🔒 Full analysis coming soon
Lone'er Kavanagh

Lone'er Kavanagh

10-2-0

Flyweight
3 Rounds

ML Model

Coming Soon

Market Odds

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Ramazan Temirov

Ramazan Temirov

“Temurlan”

20-2-0

🟡🔒 Full analysis coming soon
Alexander Volkov

Alexander Volkov

“Drago”

40-11-0

Heavyweight
3 Rounds

ML Model

Coming Soon

Market Odds

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Rizvan Kuniev

Rizvan Kuniev

“Superman”

15-3-1

🔴🔒 Full analysis coming soon
Arnold Allen

Arnold Allen

“Almighty”

21-4-0

Featherweight
3 Rounds

ML Model

Coming Soon

Market Odds

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Aaron Pico

Aaron Pico

14-5-0

🟢🔒 Full analysis coming soon
Dominick Reyes

Dominick Reyes

“The Devastator”

16-5-0

Light Heavyweight
3 Rounds

ML Model

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Market Odds

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Azamat Murzakanov

Azamat Murzakanov

“The Professional”

16-1-0

🟡🔒 Full analysis coming soon
Abus Magomedov

Abus Magomedov

29-7-1

Middleweight
3 Rounds

ML Model

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Market Odds

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Cam Rowston

Cam Rowston

“Battle Giraffe”

15-3-0

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Nikita Krylov

Nikita Krylov

“The Miner”

31-12-0

Light Heavyweight
3 Rounds

ML Model

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Market Odds

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Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev

“The Hunter”

10-0-0

🟡🔒 Full analysis coming soon
Grant Dawson

Grant Dawson

“KGD”

24-3-1

Lightweight
3 Rounds

ML Model

Coming Soon

Market Odds

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Nurullo Aliev

Nurullo Aliev

“Tajik Eagle”

12-0-0

Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi uses the standard 30-foot UFC event cage for this numbered card. The afternoon-local start time means a 10:00 AM ET main card for North American viewers.

Model Probabilities vs Market Odds Summary

FightFighter AModel Prob AMarket Odds AImplied Prob AFighter BModel Prob BMarket Odds BImplied Prob B
Volkanovski vs Evloev🟢Alexander VolkanovskiUpcomingN/A—Movsar EvloevUpcomingN/A—
Yan vs Dvalishvili🟢Petr YanUpcomingN/A—Merab DvalishviliUpcomingN/A—
Kavanagh vs Temirov🟡Lone'er KavanaghUpcomingN/A—Ramazan TemirovUpcomingN/A—
Volkov vs Kuniev🟡Alexander VolkovUpcomingN/A—Rizvan KunievUpcomingN/A—
Reyes vs Murzakanov🟢Dominick ReyesUpcomingN/A—Azamat MurzakanovUpcomingN/A—
Magomedov vs Rowston🟡Abus MagomedovUpcomingN/A—Cam RowstonUpcomingN/A—
Krylov vs Yakhyaev🟡Nikita KrylovUpcomingN/A—Abdul Rakhman YakhyaevUpcomingN/A—
Dawson vs Aliev🟡Grant DawsonUpcomingN/A—Nurullo AlievUpcomingN/A—

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