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Alexander Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title at UFC 333 by defeating Movsar Evloev via second-round technical knockout.

The event took place in Abu Dhabi on October 24, 2026. Petr Yan also retained his title at UFC 333, according to reports from Yahoo Sports, Forbes and CBS Sports.

CBS Sports had identified Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Yas West as the venue for the event. Before the bout, CBS Sports described Evloev as undefeated.

ABC Australia Sport described Volkanovski’s victory as his record ninth featherweight title win. The statistic appears in that outlet’s coverage and is not independently corroborated by the other evidence cited for the fight.

The result was reported by The Age, the Sydney Morning Herald and ABC Australia Sport, while post-fight coverage from CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports and Forbes also recorded the title outcomes at UFC 333.

SOURCES

  1. ABC Australia SportVolkanovski underscores UFC greatness with record ninth title win
  2. CBS SportsUFC 333 -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev: Results, winners, highlights from fight card in Abu Dhabi
  3. Yahoo SportsVolkanovski And Yan Kept Their Belts At UFC 333, And Their Next Opponents Already Made Themselves Known
  4. Forbes BusinessVolkanovski And Yan Kept Their Belts At UFC 333, And Their Next Opponents Already Made Themselves Known
  5. The Age SportVolkanovski retains UFC featherweight title