UFC 333 ⏳ @alexvolkanovski vs @movsar_evloev_94 @petr_yan vs @merab.dvalishvili
The UFC 333 card now lists two high-profile pairings: Alexander Volkanovski against Movsar Evloev at featherweight, and Petr Yan against Merab Dvalishvili at bantamweight. The bouts surfaced on October 12, 2026.

Evloev enters undefeated at 20-0 and holds the number one spot in the featherweight rankings. The 32-year-old Russian trains with American Top Team and leans heavily on his wrestling, averaging 4.78 takedowns per 15 minutes. He lands 3.91 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy, and stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach. Volkanovski's own record and ranking are not part of this report.

Yan is the reigning bantamweight champion, carrying a 20-5 record into the matchup. The 33-year-old Russian fights out of a switch stance and is the most accurate striker of the group, landing 5.12 significant strikes per minute at 54 percent. He averages 1.58 takedowns per 15 minutes, far fewer than his opponent.

Dvalishvili, known as "The Machine," is 21-5 and ranked number one at bantamweight. He also sits second in the pound-for-pound rankings. The 35-year-old Georgian from the Serra-Longo Fight Team is a relentless grappler, averaging 6.4 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 4.33 significant strikes per minute at 42 percent accuracy. He stands five-foot-six with a 68-inch reach.

Why it matters
- Yan's bantamweight title is on the line against the division's top-ranked contender, who also holds a top-three pound-for-pound standing.
- Evloev's perfect 20-0 record and number one featherweight ranking make his bout a significant test of his unbeaten run.
- Yan's volume striking against Dvalishvili's takedown pressure sets up a clear contrast in styles.
Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan
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Alexander Volkanovski vs Movsar Evloev
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