UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), returns to Abu Dhabi with UFC 333, bringing another unforgettable night of elite competition.
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and undefeated No 1-ranked contender Movsar Evloev will headline the event at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on Saturday, October 24.
In addition, the co-main event will see UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan defend his title against No.1 contender Merab Dvalishvili.
Tickets will be available from 1:00 p.m. GST on Monday, August 17, via Etihad Arena and Ticketmaster.ae.
VIP Ticket Packages for UFC 333 are available now via On Location, UFC’s Official VIP Experience Provider. Fans can enjoy exclusive access with premium seating, all-inclusive private VIP lounge access, meet-and-greets with UFC athletes and more. For full package details, visit UFCVIP.com.
Headlining the card, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (28-4-0, fighting out of Windang, New South Wales, Australia) and undefeated No 1-ranked contender Movsar Evloev (20-0-0, fighting out of Ingushetia, Russia) will meet in a blockbuster featherweight clash between one of the division’s most decorated champions and one of its most dominant unbeaten contenders. The event will also feature a stacked lineup showcasing established contenders, rising stars and fan favourites from around the world.
Volkanovski enters UFC 333 on the back of consecutive victories over Diego Lopes, having reclaimed the featherweight title at UFC® 314 before successfully retaining it in their rematch at UFC® 325. A former long-reigning champion with five successful title defences during his first reign, “The Great” has established himself as one of the most accomplished featherweights in UFC history.
Standing across the Octagon will be Evloev, who arrives in Abu Dhabi with a perfect 20-0 professional record. The No. 1-ranked featherweight most recently extended his unbeaten run with a majority-decision victory over Lerone Murphy in London, adding to notable wins over Aljamain Sterling, Arnold Allen and Diego Lopes as he continues his pursuit of UFC gold. -TradeArabia News Service
