UFC 333 Volkanovski vs Evloev - Preview, start time & where to watch
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Two title fights headline UFC 333 at the Etihad Arena.
It’s time for UFC’s annual trip to Abu Dhabi, and this time it’s a star-studded UFC 333 card, where two world titles will be contested. Live from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Saturday, October 24, the event will deliver a 14-fight card.
In the main event, reigning UFC Featherweight King Alexander Volkanovski will defend the title against an undefeated contender, Movsar Evloev. After reclaiming the title in 2025, Volkanovski defended it in early 2026 in a rematch against Diego Lopes and is now set to defend it for the second time this year.
On the other hand, since his debut in 2019, Evloved has racked up 10 wins and will fight for the title for the first time this weekend. Toppling a Champion like Volkanovski would be a massive accolade for the undefeated Russian, while defeating another young and hungry contender will further solidify Volk’s legacy.
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A rematch between two familiar foes will play out in the co-main event of UFC 333 as Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan defends the title against former Champion Merab Dvalishvili.
This showdown marks the trilogy between the two, as Merab, on his way towards the title, defeated Yan in a dominant fashion in 2023. On the other hand, Yan took some time off to deal with multiple injuries and returned in emphatic fashion to rack up a three-fight win streak to secure the rematch against Merab, who was the Champion then.
Yan came in with an exceptional game plan, neutralizing Merab’s relentless pace and takedowns to score a unanimous decision win and kick off his second title reign. The rubber match this weekend will decide who truly has the upper hand in one of the most competitive rivalries in the division.
With all that in mind, here is everything you need to know about this weekend’s fight card, start times, and where to watch the event in India, the USA, the UK, and Australia.
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev – Full Match Card
Main Card:
- Alexander Volkanovski vs Movsar Evloev
- Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili
- Lone’er Kavanagh vs Ramazan Temirov
- Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev
- Aaron Pico vs Losene Keita
Prelims:
- Azamat Murzakanov vs Dominick Reyes
- Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
- Abus Magomedov vs Cam Rowston
- Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev
Early Prelims:
- Colby Thicknesse vs Asaf Chopurov
- Abubakar Vagaev vs Jacob Malkoun
- Bolaji Oki vs Daniel Santos
- Kody Steele vs Noah Gugnon
- Iasmin Lucindo vs Nicolle Caliari
Date, time, and where to watch UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev |
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Early Prelims (US) | 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT |
| Prelims (US) | 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT |
| Main Card (US) | 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT |
| Early Prelims (India) | 7:30 PM IST (Saturday, Oct. 24) |
| Prelims (India) | 9:30 PM IST (Saturday, Oct. 24) |
| Main Card (India) | 11:30 PM IST (Saturday, Oct. 24) |
| Early Prelims (UK) | 3:00 PM BST (Saturday, Oct. 24) |
| Prelims (UK) | 5:00 PM BST (Saturday, Oct. 24) |
| Main Card (UK) | 7:00 PM BST (Saturday, Oct. 24) |
| Early Prelims (Australia) | 1:00 AM AEDT (Sunday, Oct. 25) |
| Prelims (Australia) | 3:00 AM AEDT (Sunday, Oct. 25) |
| Main Card (Australia) | 5:00 AM AEDT (Sunday, Oct. 25) |
| Where to watch (US) | Paramount+ |
| Where to watch (India) | SonyLIV / Sony Sports Network |
| Where to watch (UK) | TNT Sports Box Office / UFC Fight Pass (Prelims) |
| Where to watch (Australia) | Main Event on Foxtel / Kayo Sports / Paramount+ (Prelims) |
Where will UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev take place?
The event will be held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Where can I watch UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev?
In the US, the event will stream live on Paramount+, with the Early Prelims also available on UFC Fight Pass. In India, viewers can watch the event on Sony Sports Network, with the Prelims and Main Card scheduled for 9:30 PM IST and 11:30 PM IST, respectively.
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