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UFC 333 set for two title fights in Abu Dhabi
UFC 333 is scheduled for October 24 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will defend his title against Movsar Evloev in the main event.
Bantamweight champion Petr Yan will face Merab Dvalishvili in a second title fight, their trilogy bout.
The confirmed card also includes fights in several other weight classes, with early prelims, prelims and the main card.
The event is set to start earlier than a typical UFC card, with early prelims beginning at 10 a.m.
Eastern time and the main card at 2 p.m.
All bouts are scheduled to air on Paramount+ in the United States, with some portions also available on CBS.
Viewing options vary by country, and the event is scheduled to take place this weekend.
UFC 333 is scheduled for October 24 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
The card features two championship bouts, with Alexander Volkanovski defending the featherweight title against Movsar Evloev.
Petr Yan will defend the bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili in their trilogy bout.
The early prelims are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET, with the main card starting at 2 p.m. ET.
- Who
- Alexander Volkanovski, Movsar Evloev, Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili headline the card.
- What
- UFC 333 features featherweight and bantamweight title fights.
- When
- October 24, 2026. The early prelims start at 10 a.m. ET.
- Where
- Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Why
- The event features two championship bouts, including title defenses by Volkanovski and Yan.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The early prelims are scheduled to begin.
The preliminary card is scheduled to begin.
The main card is scheduled to begin.
UFC 333 is scheduled to take place at Etihad Arena.
- Event
- UFC 333
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Venue
- Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Featherweight title fight
- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev
- Bantamweight title fight
- Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili
- Main card start
- 2 p.m. ET
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