UFC 333 sells out Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena ahead of two headline title bouts.
Abu Dhabi: UFC 333 has officially sold out, with Etihad Arena on Yas Island set to welcome a capacity crowd on Saturday, October 24, for a fight card featuring two championship bouts.
The event is expected to be one of the biggest nights on the UFC calendar, reflecting strong demand from fans across the region and beyond.
Organised in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, UFC 333 will be the 24th UFC event held in Abu Dhabi, extending the capital’s long-standing relationship with the promotion.
In the main event, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (28-4) will defend his title against unbeaten, top-ranked contender Movsar Evloev (20-0). The co-main event will see bantamweight champion Petr Yan (20-5) take on former champion and top-ranked contender Merab Dvalishvili (21-5) in the latest chapter of their rivalry.
The main card also features flyweights Lone’er Kavanagh and Ramazan Temirov, heavyweights Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev, and featherweights Aaron Pico and Losene Keita.
UFC 333 headlines Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, running from October 19 to 25. The week’s programme includes free fan events, open workouts, athlete meet-and-greets and ceremonial weigh-ins across the capital.
Fans can also enjoy events at Yas Mall and Yas Bay Waterfront. UAE Warriors will take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on Thursday, October 22, followed by Power Slap 25 at Space42 Arena on Friday, October 23.
The sell-out marks another milestone in Abu Dhabi’s partnership with the UFC and reinforces the capital’s position as a host for major international sporting events.
