UFC 333 brings a major evening of mixed martial arts back to Etihad Arena on 24 October 2026. The announced main event has Alexander Volkanovski defending his title against Movsar Evloev. A second title storyline is the meeting between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili, presented by the venue as the conclusion of their trilogy.
Two stories in one evening
The card is interesting both for longtime UFC followers and for people choosing their first major combat sports event. In the headline matchup, the champion faces a challenger described in the official announcement as undefeated and number one in the rankings. The other continues an established rivalry. Before travelling, you can watch previous performances and choose what interests you: the title defence, the opponents' tactics or a particular sporting story.
The evening is more than one short encounter. The programme contains a sequence of bouts, and you should match the scope of your particular ticket with your visit plans. If coming as a group, decide in advance whether you want to see the whole programme available to you or focus on the main part.
What to check before setting out
Consult Etihad Arena's page for the complete card and current start time: fight announcements can change. If one particular matchup is your main reason for going, check it again before buying and once more before travelling.
The venue is on Yas Island. Abu Dhabi Showdown Week also offers fan events around UFC, but each has its own programme. A ticket for the main evening should not be assumed to include every activity during the week. Choose your UFC visit first, then add other plans according to the organisers' conditions.
Planning the journey
Discuss your journey with Hola Taxi to UFC 333 at Etihad Arena on 24 October, from an Abu Dhabi hotel or from Dubai and back. Give your passenger count, departure address and the part of the programme you want to see. If your trip begins with a flight, you can also discuss airport pickup and travel to your hotel.
Sources
Checked on 19 October 2026 (Asia/Dubai).
