Watch UFC 333 Live: Volkanovski Faces Evloev

WHO:

Rolling Stone Lifestyle - Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev are the fighters in the UFC Men’s Featherweight Championship bout.

Variety - Alexander Volkanovski is Australian and has a record of 28-4-0; he is the defending UFC Featherweight Champion.

Variety - Movsar Evloev is described as a Russian fighter.

Variety - Natalia Silva and Wang Cong were involved in the UFC 332 women’s flyweight title bout.

WHAT:

MMA Fighting - Volkanovski said, “I knew the ref would have to stop it when he covered up like that.”

MMA Fighting - Evloev said, “It was a terrible fight,” called Volkanovski “older, stronger, better,” and described him as “truly a legend.”

MMA Fighting - Volkanovski used takedown defense and striking to keep the fight standing, countered Evloev’s takedowns, and finished with a barrage of ground shots.

MMA Fighting - A cut opened on Evloev’s head late in the second round.

theScore - Volkanovski stopped Evloev at 4:54 of the second round after wobbling him with two punches and finishing with ground-and-pound.

theScore - Evloev’s professional record became 20-1, and he fell to 10-1 in the Octagon.

theScore - Volkanovski set a UFC featherweight record with nine title-fight wins and tied Jose Aldo’s record of seven successful title defenses.

theScore - Volkanovski said, “He's a great fighter. He was undefeated for a reason. I just said I'm the right guy for that job. Nothing but respect to him. But yeah, it feels good to get a finish.”

theScore - Volkanovski said, “I said if I didn't take too much damage we'll probably keep going, so maybe we keep going.”

Daily Mail Sports - Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight title by stopping Movsar Evloev with a second-round TKO; Evloev had been unbeaten before the fight.

Sportskeeda - Marc Goddard immediately penalized Nurullo Aliev for illegal strikes to the back of Grant Dawson’s head at UFC 333.

Fox News - The article covers betting odds for Volkanovski vs. Evloev and other UFC 333 bouts, with sportsbook offers from Fanatics, BetMGM, bet365, and Underdog.

Sportskeeda - Dominick Reyes knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the first round at UFC 333.

Sportskeeda - Dana White said he would be supportive of Alexander Volkanovski’s proposed superfight against UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.

Sportskeeda - Max Holloway shared his prediction for the Volkanovski–Evloev title fight, saying, “I know Movsar is a beast.”

Rolling Stone Lifestyle - The UFC Men’s Featherweight Championship is at stake in the Volkanovski–Evloev fight.

Variety - Volkanovski is set to defend his UFC Featherweight Championship belt against Evloev in UFC 333’s main event.

Variety - Natalia Silva defended Wang Cong by unanimous decision to win the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship at UFC 332.

WHERE:

theScore - The bout took place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Rolling Stone Lifestyle - Volkanovski and Evloev are facing off in Abu Dhabi.

Variety - The Ultimate Fighting Championship is traveling from Salt Lake City to Abu Dhabi for UFC 333.

WHY:

theScore - Evloev earned his title shot with a majority-decision win over Lerone Murphy at UFC London.

Sportskeeda - Valentina Shevchenko reacted to Movsar Evloev’s account of being bullied during childhood, saying, “Girls beat him up pretty badly.”

HOW:

MMA Fighting - The article described Volkanovski’s finishing sequence as a blistering left hand that sent Evloev to the ground, followed by further strikes.

Rolling Stone Lifestyle - The article is titled “How to Watch UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev Online.”

Variety - The article is titled “UFC 333 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch Volkanovski vs. Evloev Online for Free.”

(UPDATED October 25, 2026 07:57 UTC)

Alexander Volkanovski retained his UFC featherweight championship, stopping previously unbeaten Movsar Evloev by second-round technical knockout at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The Australian champion wobbled Evloev with two punches, including a blistering left hand, then finished with ground strikes at 4:54 of the round. Volkanovski used takedown defense and counterstriking to keep the fight standing, and a cut opened on Evloev’s head late in the round. Afterward, Volkanovski said he knew the referee would stop the fight once Evloev covered up, while also praising his opponent and saying it felt good to get a finish. Evloev called the fight terrible, but described Volkanovski as older, stronger, better, and a true legend. The result gave Volkanovski a UFC-record nine featherweight title-fight wins, tying Jose Aldo’s mark of seven successful defenses. Evloev’s professional record now stands at 20 wins and one loss.

(UPDATED October 25, 2026 04:59 UTC)

Alexander Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title, stopping Movsar Evloev by second-round TKO at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Volkanovski wobbled the Russian fighter with two punches, then finished him with ground-and-pound at 4:54 of the round. Evloev had been unbeaten and earned his title shot with a majority-decision win over Lerone Murphy; his professional record now stands at 20-1, including 10-1 in the Octagon. The victory gave Volkanovski a UFC featherweight record of nine title-fight wins and tied him with Jose Aldo for seven successful defenses. The Australian praised Evloev’s ability and said he was glad to get a finish. Volkanovski also suggested he could keep fighting if he had not taken too much damage. UFC chief Dana White said he would support a proposed superfight between Volkanovski and lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.

(UPDATED October 25, 2026 04:01 UTC)

Alexander Volkanovski retained his UFC featherweight championship in Abu Dhabi, stopping previously unbeaten Movsar Evloev with a second-round technical knockout in UFC 333’s main event. The Australian champion entered the bout with a record of 28 wins, four losses and no draws, while Evloev was described as a Russian fighter. UFC 333 also saw Dominick Reyes knock out Azamat Murzakanov in the first round. Referee Marc Goddard immediately penalized Nurullo Aliev for illegal strikes to the back of Grant Dawson’s head. UFC chief Dana White said he would support a proposed superfight between Volkanovski and lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. Max Holloway called Evloev “a beast” while sharing his prediction for the title fight. Separately, Natalia Silva won the women’s flyweight championship at UFC 332, defeating Wang Cong by unanimous decision. Valentina Shevchenko also reacted to Evloev’s account of childhood bullying, saying girls had beaten him up badly.

(UPDATED October 24, 2026 20:01 UTC)

UFC 333 is headlined by Alexander Volkanovski defending his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev in Abu Dhabi. Volkanovski, an Australian with a record of 28 wins, four losses and no draws, faces Russian fighter Evloev for the championship. The UFC is traveling to Abu Dhabi from Salt Lake City for the event. Elsewhere on the card, Dominick Reyes knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the first round. Referee Marc Goddard immediately penalized Nurullo Aliev for illegal strikes to the back of Grant Dawson’s head. UFC president Dana White says he would support a proposed superfight between Volkanovski and lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. Max Holloway has also weighed in on the title bout, calling Evloev a beast. At UFC 332, Natalia Silva defeated Wang Cong by unanimous decision to claim the women’s flyweight championship.

(UPDATED October 24, 2026 19:00 UTC)

UFC 333’s main event puts the men’s featherweight championship on the line, with defending champion Alexander Volkanovski facing Movsar Evloev in Abu Dhabi. Volkanovski is Australian and enters with a record of 28 wins, four losses and no draws, while Evloev is a Russian fighter. The matchup headlines the UFC’s move from Salt Lake City to Abu Dhabi. Former featherweight champion Max Holloway has weighed in on the contest, saying, “I know Movsar is a beast,” while sharing his prediction. UFC chief Dana White also says he would support Volkanovski pursuing a proposed superfight against lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. At UFC 333, Dominick Reyes knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the first round. The event’s betting coverage includes odds for the Volkanovski–Evloev bout and other matchups, along with offers from several sportsbooks. At UFC 332, Natalia Silva defeated Wang Cong by unanimous decision to claim the women’s flyweight championship.

(UPDATED October 24, 2026 12:00 UTC)

Alexander Volkanovski is defending his UFC Featherweight Championship against Movsar Evloev in the main event of UFC 333, with the men’s featherweight title on the line. The Australian champion, whose record stands at 28 wins, four losses and no draws, faces Russian fighter Evloev in Abu Dhabi. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is making the trip from Salt Lake City to Abu Dhabi for the event. Volkanovski and Evloev are set to face off in the city as fans tune in to see who leaves with the championship belt. The matchup follows UFC 332, where Natalia Silva won the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship. Silva defeated Wang Cong by unanimous decision to claim the title. That women’s flyweight bout featured Silva and Wang Cong, while UFC 333 puts the featherweight championship in the spotlight.