UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev sells out Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena
UFC 333 sells out Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena ahead of two blockbuster title fights.
Dubai: UFC 333 has officially sold out, with Etihad Arena on Yas Island set to host a capacity crowd on Saturday October 24, for a card featuring two championship fights.
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, continuing 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) face former champion and top-ranked contender Merab Dvalishvili (21-5) in the latest chapter of their rivalry.
The main card also includes 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, with free fan events, open workouts, athlete meet-and-greets and ceremonial weigh-ins taking place across the capital.
Fans can still enjoy the festivities at Yas Mall and Yas Bay Waterfront, while UAE Warriors takes 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 strengthens the capital’s reputation as a host for major international sporting events.
