Mixed martial arts returns to Yas Island on October 24 as Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena hosts UFC 333, featuring a dual championship lineup and a deep card of elite fighters. Middle East and North Africa viewers can stream the entire event live and exclusively through STARZPLAY, the regional broadcasting home for the promotion. Beyond the two title fights, UFC 333 features a compelling line-up across several weight classes. UFC 333 marks another major chapter in Abu Dhabi’s longstanding association with world-class mixed martial arts, reinforcing the capital’s position as a leading destination for UFC events. Over the years, Abu Dhabi has welcomed some of the sport’s biggest names while building an increasingly engaged regional fan base. Leading contenders and undefeated talent, UFC 333 once again places Abu Dhabi firmly in the spotlight for MMA fans across the region and around the world, with two championships on the line in one night and a card bringing together champions.
The evening’s headline fight pits reigning featherweight monarch Alexander Volkanovski of Australia against unbeaten Russian contender Movsar Evloev. The matchup brings a classic dynamic to the Octagon, pairing a battle-tested champion with a challenger seeking to keep his career record unblemished and capture his first UFC strap. The bout pits the experience of a proven champion against a challenger who has yet to taste defeat and arrives in Abu Dhabi determined to leave with the title.
In the co-main event, bantamweight titleholder Petr Yan renews his rivalry with top-ranked contender and former division champion Merab Dvalishvili. Their upcoming clash marks the third time the two fighters have squared off inside the cage. 1 contender Merab Dvalishvili, as the rivals meet for a third time.
The event showcases several other high-profile matchups across multiple divisions. Heavies Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev will meet in the Octagon, featherweights Arnold Allen and Aaron Pico are scheduled to collide, and flyweights Lone’er Kavanagh and Ramazan Temirov round out the primary card lineup.
The high-stakes event further strengthens Abu Dhabi’s status as an international hub for top-tier MMA combat. Organizers expect another major turn-out as local interest and global viewership converge for the capital city’s latest championship night.
