Volkanovski retains featherweight title with KO at UFC 333
Alexander Volkanovski defended his featherweight championship by stopping Movsar Evloev in the second round of UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, marking his second consecutive title defense.
Key points
- Volkanovski won by technical knockout with six seconds left in round two.
- Evloev was undefeated at 20‑1 before the fight.
- Petr Yan kept the bantamweight belt with a unanimous decision over Merab Dvalishvili.
- Aaron Pico finished Losene Keita in the first round on short‑notice.
- The event was held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 24, 2026.
Volkanovski Defends Featherweight Title with KO at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi
On Saturday 24 October 2026, UFC 333 took place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Two championship bouts headlined the event.
Featherweight title: Alexander Volkanovski (29‑4) faced undefeated challenger Movsar Evloev (20‑1). Volkanovski secured a technical knockout in the closing seconds of the second round, stopping Evloev with six seconds remaining. The victory marked Volkanovski’s second consecutive defense of the featherweight belt, which he captured in April 2025.
Bantamweight title: Petr Yan retained his championship by defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision.
The main card also featured a featherweight showdown between Aaron Pico and Losene Keita. Pico earned a first‑round TKO, while Losene stepped in on short notice.
UFC 333 delivered multiple finishes and a notable 2027 announcement, underscoring the event’s impact on the sport.
Your questions, answered
How did Alexander Volkanovski win his fight at UFC 333?
He secured a technical knockout in the closing seconds of the second round, stopping Movsar Evloev with six seconds remaining.
Who retained the bantamweight title at UFC 333?
Petr Yan retained the bantamweight title by defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision.
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