Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev face off for UFC 333

Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev held their first faceoff during the UFC 333 press conference in Los Angeles. The two fighters, who previously trained together, maintained a respectful tone and shook hands before gesturing to the crowd.

Volkanovski is scheduled to defend his featherweight title against the undefeated Evloev on October 24, 2026, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

The event also features a highly anticipated bantamweight trilogy bout between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili. The two fighters seek to settle their rivalry following a series of competitive matches, with Yan most recently reclaiming the 135-pound belt from Dvalishvili.