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Here is everything you need to know ahead of the UFC’s return to the META Apex on October 31. This past Saturday, the premier promotion returned to Abu Dhabi for UFC 333 and in the main event, Alexander Volkanovski knocked out Movsar Evloev to retain his featherweight title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 27

Alexander Volkanovski admits doubting how he’d fare against Movsar Evloev if UFC 333 fight went long

Alexander Volkanovski wasn’t sure whether his gas tank would be able to hold up. Volkanovski needed just two rounds to stop Movsar Evloev and become the first man to beat the previously undefeated challenger.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 27

Alexander Volkanovski defends Movsar Evloev’s UFC 333 performance after criticism: ‘Watch his next fight’

The UFC featherweight champion believes the Movsar Evloev that he fought at UFC 333 was the best version of the Russian. This past Saturday, Alexander Volkanovski knocked out Movsar Evloev in the UFC 333 main event, retaining his featherweight title in emphatic fashion.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 27

UFC 333 sets records in Abu Dhabi

UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev took place this past Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and was a success by all standards. The event featured two world title bouts.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 27

Movsar Evloev’s teammate Dustin Poirier questions whether Russian ‘quit on himself’ in UFC 333 loss

Dustin Poirier has reflected on comments from fans and other fighters calling Movsar Evloev a ‘quitter’ for his UFC 333 loss. This past Saturday in the premier MMA promotion’s return to Abu Dhabi at UFC 333, Alexander Volkanovski knocked out Movsar Evloev in the second round of the main event to retain his featherweight title.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 26

Evloev On First Loss After UFC 333 Stoppage

Movsar Evloev suffered the first loss of his career at UFC 333, stopped by Alexander Volkanovski in the second round of their featherweight title fight in Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 26

Paddy Pimblett Accuses Movsar Evloev of 'Quitting' at UFC 333

Paddy Pimblett wasn’t impressed with Movsar Evloev’s performance at UFC 333, and he didn’t hold back when sharing his thoughts. The Liverpool fighter accused

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 26

Tsarukyan Shuts Down Evloev Fight, Rules Out 145

Arman Tsarukyan has shut down talk of dropping to featherweight to face Movsar Evloev for a potential title bout. The lightweight contender, who is pursuing a shot at the 155-pound belt, told reporters he has no plans to cut down a weight class.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 25

Paddy Pimblett accuses Movsar Evloev of ‘quitting’ in brutal assessment of his UFC 333 performance

It’s safe to say that ‘The Baddy’ did not like what he saw from Movsar Evloev on Saturday. The Russian arrived at UFC 333 inside Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena for his first title shot as an undefeated 20-0 featherweight contender.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 25

Islam Makhachev praises ‘real man’ Movsar Evloev for his classy reaction to losing at UFC 333

Islam Makhachev was impressed by how Movsar Evloev handled the first loss of his career. The Russian carried an epic 20-0 record into his fight with Alexander Volkanovski on Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 25

Movsar Evloev breaks his silence after disappointing loss to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333

Movsar Evloev has taken to social media to reflect after suffering the first loss of his career at UFC 333. This past Saturday, the premier MMA promotion returned to Abu Dhabi for UFC 333, headlined by a featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 25

Volkanovski On Weight For Evloev Title Defense

Alexander Volkanovski weighed in at 144.5 pounds Friday ahead of his featherweight title defense against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. The challenger clocked in at 145 pounds, making the main event official.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 24

Alexander Volkanovski beats Movsar Evloev by TKO at UFC 333

Alexander Volkanovski stopped Movsar Evloev by TKO at UFC 333, handing the previously unbeaten Russian his first professional defeat. The Australian featherweight dominated throughout before securing the finish, improving his record to 29-4 whilst Evloev drops to 20-1.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Movsar Evloev’s Hijab Request to Nina-Marie Daniele Was Tied to Interview Reluctancy

With just days remaining before he realizes his dream of becoming a UFC champion, Movsar Evloev‘s focus remains on how to beat Alexander Volkanovski—interviews take a back seat.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / October 24

UFC 333 results – Volkanovski vs. Evloev

UFC 333 results from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In Saturday’s main event, Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against the undefeated Movsar Evloev.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 23

UFC 333: What Time Does Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev Start?

The UFC returns to Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi this Saturday for UFC 333 at an unusually early time for U.S. audiences. In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight belt against the undefeated Movsar Evloev.

UFC 333 predictions for Volkanovski vs. Evloev

UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev takes place on Saturday, October 24, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. There are 14 fights on the card, including two title bouts, and here are our picks for each and every fight.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 23

UFC 333 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins & Final Face Offs for Volkanovski vs. Evloev

It’s nearly time for UFC 333, and now all that’s left before the event is the ceremonial weigh-ins and accompanying final fighter face offs. Following a return home to Las Vegas and trip to Edmonton, the UFC is in Abu Dhabi, UAE this week for one of the more highly-anticipated fight cards of the entire year.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 23

UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev weigh-in results

The fighters competing on Saturday’s UFC 333 fight card will officially weigh-in on Friday. In the main event, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski puts his title on the line against undefeated top ranked contender Movsar Evloev.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 22

UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev Pre-Fight Press Conference Live Stream & Replay

UFC 333 is just a few days away, and the event’s official pre-fight press conference is scheduled to go down today. Following a return to Edmonton last Saturday, the UFC heads back to Abu Dhabi this weekend for a massive card featuring two title fights at the top of the bill.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 22

UFC 333: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev — Preview & Storylines

The UFC returns to Etihad Arena on Yas Island this Saturday, Oct. 24, for UFC 333, headlined by a pair of championship bouts that could usher in a new era for two divisions.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 21

Ex-UFC Champion Explains Why Movsar Evloev Isn’t Worthy of Dana White’s Roster

Jose Aldo isn’t convinced that an undefeated record is enough to earn Movsar Evloev a UFC title shot, and he’s made his stance pretty clear. In fact, the legend went as far as saying he would cut Evloev from the UFC roster if he were in charge, regardless of whether the Russian continued winning his fights.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 20

UFC Hall of Famer Argues Promotion Should Cut UFC 333 Headliner Movsar Evloev

A UFC Hall of Famer and former opponent of Alexander Volkanovski has taken a surprising stance on Volkanovski’s UFC 333 opponent Movsar Evloev. Scheduled

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Undefeated Evloev Finally Gets His Title Shot — Can He Dethrone Volkanovski?

Alexander Volkanovski has spent much of his UFC career solving the featherweight division’s toughest problems. At UFC 333, the reigning champion faces a different kind of challenge in undefeated contender Movsar Evloev.