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Dana White explains why interim welterweight title being introduced with Islam Makhachev still champion
UFC CEO Dana White explains why the promotion created an interim welterweight title for Carlos Prates vs. Michael Morales at UFC 336 despite Islam Makhachev still holding the main belt. Makhachev, who last defended his title with a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry in August, has delayed his next fight, citing Ramadan (Feb. 8‑Mar. 8, 2027) and a low fight frequency. White says the division can’t stall and an interim championship keeps momentum. The interim winner will face Makhachev when he returns, potentially as early as May.
‘The old lion is still hungry’: Pros react to Alexander Volkanovski dominating Movsar Evloev in UFC 333 main event
Alexander Volkanovski cements his feather‑weight legacy at UFC 333, KO‑ing unbeaten Movsar Evloev in round two to earn his ninth featherweight title win—tying Jose Aldo’s record. The 33‑year‑old Australian also notches his second defense in his current reign and seventh overall, silencing doubters with a dominant stand‑up performance. Fighters and analysts flood social media, dubbing Volkanovski “the great,” a “GOAT,” and confirming the “old lion is still hungry.” The bout took place on Oct. 24, 2026, at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena.
Alexander Volkanovski stops Movsar Evloev with barrage of shots to defend title in UFC 333 main event
Alexander Volkanovski retains the UFC featherweight title at UFC 333, stopping Movsar Evloev by TKO at 4:54 of round 2. The Australian champion showcases dominant takedown defense and precise striking, delivering a decisive punch combo that drops Evloev and follows with a ground‑and‑pound barrage. Evloev, previously unbeaten, acknowledges Volkanovski’s superiority after the loss. The victory marks Volkanovski’s third consecutive championship win and his second straight defense since reclaiming the belt, reinforcing his claim as the sport’s top featherweight.
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev full fight video highlights
Alexander Volkanovski defended his UFC Featherweight title at UFC 333, stopping Movsar Evloev by TKO at 4:54 of round 2 on Oct. 24, 2026, in Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena. The champion (29‑4) out‑struck and out‑grappled the challenger (20‑1), earning a 10‑9 decision in round 1 before delivering relentless ground‑and‑pound that forced the stoppage. Full fight highlights are available via Paramount+ pay‑per‑view and the article links to a live‑blog recounting key exchanges, including back‑and‑forth clinches, a knock‑down and the decisive finish.
‘I had Merab winning’: Pros react to Petr Yan winning another epic battle against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333
Petr Yan defeats Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision in their UFC 333 co‑main event, extending his edge in their 2‑1 series after 75 minutes of fighting. Yan overcame a slow start, out‑working Dvalishvili on the feet and neutralizing his relentless wrestling in the final three rounds. The bout earned universal praise from peers, with fighters like Adrian Yanez, Dominick Cruz and Michael Chiesa calling for a continued saga. Social‑media reactions highlight the fight’s excitement, Yan’s calculated striking, and Dvalishvili’s pressure, solidifying both as top bantamweights.
UFC 333 results: Petr Yan thwarts Merab Dvalishvili in trilogy with masterful performance to retain title
Petr Yan retains his bantamweight title at UFC 333, out‑striking and defending takedowns against Merab Dvalishvili in their trilogy bout. After a slow start, Yan dominates the last three rounds, landing body kicks, a left hook and precise combos while thwarting Dvalishvili’s 50+ takedown attempts. All three judges score it 48‑47 for Yan, who praised his coach’s game plan and called out future foes like Song Yadong or Sean O’Malley. Dvalishvili congratulates the champion, noting he can improve. Yan’s performance sets him up for his next challenger.
UFC 333 live blog: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev
At UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (27‑4) defends his title against unbeaten contender Movsar Evloev (10‑0) and wins by second‑round TKO at 4:54. Ranked No. 5 pound‑for‑pound, Volkanovski retains his crown after a dominant ground‑and‑pound display that drops Evloev, who entered the fight at No. 19 after victories over Lerone Murphy, Aljamain Sterling, Arnold Allen and Diego Lopes. Post‑fight, Volkanovski praises Evloev’s effort while the debate over his featherweight GOAT status reignites.
Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili 3 full fight video highlights
Petr Yan defeats Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision (48-47 on all three judges' cards) in their UFC 333 co‑main event at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena on Oct. 24, 2026. Both fighters entered with 21 wins (Yan 21‑5, Dvalishvili 21‑6). The bout featured relentless pressure from Dvalishvili, multiple takedown attempts, and a standout liver shot from Yan that helped swing the judges’ scores. Yan entered the cage with his two sons and retained his title, while the crowd chanted his name throughout. Full fight video highlights are embedded, and a round‑by‑round recap details the action across three intense rounds.
Joshua Van vs. Manel Kape set for UFC 336
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van will defend his title against top contender Manel Kape at UFC 336 on Jan. 30 in Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. The matchup was revealed during the UFC 333 broadcast. Van, who captured the belt after a freak injury to Alexandre Pantoja and has since beaten Tatsuro Taira and Pantoja in a rematch, aims to continue his rise. Kape enters the fight on a five‑fight winning streak, highlighted by a third‑round KO of Kyoji Horiguchi, earning him the No. 1 contender spot. The co‑main event features Carlos Prates vs. Michael Morales for the interim welterweight title.
UFC 333 video: Lone’er Kavanagh shocks Ramazan Temirov with uppercut, finishes with strikes in 1st round
At UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, Britain’s Lone’er Kavanagh stunned Uzbekistan’s Ramazan Temirov with a perfectly timed left uppercut, flooring him and forcing a referee stoppage at 4:28 of the first round. After evading Temirov’s early power strikes, Kavanagh countered with the decisive uppercut and unleashed a flurry of punches until the bout was halted. The knockout marks Kavanagh’s return to form after a prior loss and keeps him in contention among the division’s top flyweights. He credited his team and hinted at a future title run.
UFC 333 live blog: Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili 3
UFC 333’s co‑main event pits bantamweight champion Petr Yan against former champion Merab Dvalishvili in a high‑stakes trilogy at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Yan (20‑5), ranked #2 pound‑for‑pound, seeks to avenge his December 2025 win that ended Dvalishvili’s 14‑fight streak and reclaimed the belt. Dvalishvili (21‑5), the former champion, looks to seal the rivalry with a third victory. The live blog details a frantic fight: Dvalishvili dominates early with leg kicks and takedown attempts, earning the first two rounds 10‑9, but Yan rallies in round three, defending multiple takedowns and landing decisive punches. The bout’s outcome will shape the 135‑lb division and set the stage for UFC 336 title fights in January.
UFC 333 results: Alexander Volkov calls for title shot after latest win with decision over Rizvan Kuniev
Alexander Volkov secures a unanimous decision win over Rizvan Kuniev at UFC 333, scoring 29‑28, 30‑27, 30‑27 and calling for a heavyweight title shot. The Russian displayed dominant striking, a late rear‑naked choke attempt, and stopped Kuniev’s kicks and spinning back fist. With three consecutive victories, Volkov eyes the winner of the upcoming Ciryl Gane vs. Jonny Hokit bout in November as his next opponent for a belt opportunity, unless Tom Aspinall returns.
UFC 333 live blog: Lone’er Kavanagh vs. Ramazan Temirov
At UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, No. 8 flyweight Lone’er Kavanagh (10‑2) defeats rising contender Ramazan Temirov (20‑3) by first‑round TKO at 4:28, preserving his top‑10 ranking after recent losses. Kavanagh, fresh off a five‑round decision over former champion Brandon Moreno, lands a decisive uppercut after trading kicks and punches, ending the bout instantly. Temirov entered the fight on a three‑win UFC streak, including a first‑round KO of Steve Erceg, but fell short of a potential title‑contending surge. Post‑fight, Kavanagh thanks his team and declares he’s “here for that belt.”
UFC 333 video: Aaron Pico smashes Losene Keita with devastating 1st round knockout
Aaron Pico earns his first UFC finish at UFC 333, delivering a 1:14 first‑round knockout over Guinea’s Losene Keita on the main card in Abu Dhabi. After a quick single‑leg takedown and brief ground‑and‑pound, Pico lands a crushing straight right that drops Keita, followed by relentless punches until the referee stops the bout. The win marks Pico’s second consecutive victory since his knockout loss to Lerone Murphy and fuels his call for a rematch with Murphy and a title run.
UFC 333 live blog: Alexander Volkov vs. Rizvan Kuniev
At UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, heavyweight contenders Alexander Volkov (4‑0 in the Global Rankings) and Rizvan Kuniev (9‑0) clash in a decisive bout. Volkov, riding six wins in his last seven fights and a split‑decision loss to Ciryl Gane, seeks a title shot. Kuniev, fresh off victories over Jailton Almeida and Tyrell Fortune, aims to break into the top five despite a past drug‑test controversy. After three rounds of back‑and‑forth striking, leg kicks and clinches, Volkov secures a unanimous decision (29‑28, 30‑27, 30‑27) and moves closer to a championship opportunity. The fight’s gritty exchanges and a post‑fight birthday interview with Daniel Cormier add extra intrigue.
UFC 333 live blog: Aaron Pico vs. Losene Keita
At UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, featherweight hopeful Aaron Pico (14‑5) storms back to the win lane, knocking out Losene Keita in just 1:14 of the first round. Ranked #12 in the division, Pico rips Keita with a right hand after an early takedown, earning a first‑round TKO and his second UFC victory after a debut loss to Lerone Murphy. Keita (17‑2) steps in on short notice after Arnold Allen’s injury, having previously lost a split decision to Nathaniel Wood and scored a KO over Muhammadjon Naimov. Post‑fight, Pico says he feels “amazing,” eyes a featherweight title shot or a rematch with Murphy, and even calls out ranked fighters who declined bouts with him.
UFC 333 video: Dominick Reyes rocks Azamat Murzakanov with head kick, scores 1st-round knockout
At UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, two‑time light‑heavyweight title contender Dominick Reyes delivers a stunning first‑round KO over Azamat Murzakanov. After a tactical opening round, Reyes lands a head kick that wobbles Murzakanov, follows with a powerful left hand, and finishes with ground‑and‑pound before referee Mike Beltran stops the fight at 2:40. The win improves Reyes’s record to 17‑5, marking his second consecutive victory after a split decision over Johnny Walker in April, while Murzakanov suffers his second KO loss after a 16‑fight winning streak.
LIVE! UFC 333 Results: Volkanovski vs. Evloev
UFC 333 crowns two‑time featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski as he defends his belt against unbeaten Movsar Evloev at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena. In the co‑main event, Petr Yan clinches a decisive third‑fight victory over Merab Dvalishvili, ending the Ukrainian’s 14‑fight streak and halting his attempt at four title defenses in a calendar year. The card also delivers knockouts from Dominick Reyes, Aaron Pico, and Kody Steele, plus notable submission wins and unanimous decisions across prelims and early prelims. Full fight results and live‑blog links are provided.
UFC 333: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev LIVE stream watch party
MMA Fighting hosts a live‑stream watch party for UFC 333 on October 24, 2026, from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The main event features two‑time featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski defending against undefeated Movsar Evloev. The co‑main showcases bantamweight champion Petr Yan in a title‑defining trilogy bout versus former champ Merab Dvalishvili. The card also includes a flyweight bout (Lone’er Kavanagh vs. Ramazan Temirov), a heavyweight clash (Alexander Volkov vs. Rizvan Kuniev), and a light‑heavyweight opener (Dominick Reyes vs. Azamat Murzakanov) kicking off at 1:30 p.m. ET. Join hosts Mike Heck and Jed Meshew for real‑time commentary.
UFC 333 video: Abus Magomedov chokes Cameron Rowston out in under 2 minutes
At UFC 333, middleweight veteran Abus Magomedov earned a swift 1:44 first‑round victory over Cameron Rowlin at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena, dropping his opponent unconscious with a guillotine choke. The finish marked Magomedov’s second consecutive guillotine win, bringing his record to 30‑7‑1 and highlighting his confidence in the move as a "trump card." Post‑fight, he called out Gregory Rodrigues, signaling his next opponent. The bout, captured in a highlighted video, showcases Magomedov’s relentless grappling in the middleweight division.
UFC 333 video: Kody Steele clobbers Noah Gugnon for 1st-round knockout
Kody Steele delivers a stunning first‑round knockout at UFC 333, flooring Noah Gugnon with a right hand at 3:54 of round one in Abu Dhabi. The 9‑1 striker, who entered the UFC in 2025 with a strong grappling pedigree, mixed in wrestling before the decisive punch. Steele, fresh off an inverted heel‑hook win over Dom Mar Fan, now boasts six finishes in his last seven fights and hinted at a $100K payday in his post‑fight interview.
Alexander Volkov believes heavyweight belt lost meaning with Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit at UFC 334
Veteran heavyweight Alexander Volkov says the UFC heavyweight title has lost its prestige after Ciryl Gane’s upcoming defense of the belt against loud‑talking newcomer Josh Hokit at UFC 334 on Nov. 14. Volkov, who lost a controversial split‑decision to Gane and has a six‑of‑seven win streak, argues that Gane’s interim fights with Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira feel like promotional spectacles rather than true title bouts. He warns the belt now rewards fame and showmanship, not pure skill, and hopes a future champion will restore its meaning. Volkov will fight Rizvan Kuniev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, still eyeing a title shot.
Arman Tsarukyan steps on Dillon Danis after shutout victory in RAF 14 main event
Arman Tsarukyan dominates the RAF 14 main event, securing a 10‑0 technical superiority victory in the first period. After the bout, he steps on opponent Dillon Danis, prompting an immediate security response that prevents a melee. Despite the tension, Danis shakes Tsarukyan’s hand, though the lightweight contender says the rivalry isn’t settled and eyes a future fight with UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. Tsarukyan’s next match is scheduled in three weeks in Abu Dhabi.
RAF 14 results: Khamzat Chimaev smashes Robbie Lawler, promises to break Colby Covington’s neck
Khamzat Chimaev dominates Robbie Lawler at RAF 14, securing a rapid 10‑0 points win and ending the bout with 20 seconds left in the first round. The former UFC middleweight champion added another UFC champion to his résumé and then set his sights on a crossover title fight against former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington in Abu Dhabi. Chimaev taunts Covington, vowing to "break his neck," and hints at possible drama with teammate Arman Tsarukyan and Dillon Danis after a near‑riot at the press conference. The next showdown is slated for three weeks from now.
RAF 14 results: Mikey Caliendo pulls off massive upset beating Olympic champ Jordan Burroughs
Mikey Caliendo pulls off a stunning upset at RAF 14, defeating Olympic wrestling champion Jordan Burroughs 7-5. Burroughs, who hadn’t been scored on in two RAF matches, falls early to Caliendo’s aggressive takedown and defensive mirroring, ultimately losing his first RAF bout. Caliendo leads 5-0 by the third period, holds off Burroughs’ late surge, and seals the win as time expires. After the victory, the 27‑year‑old demands a title shot, marking a major milestone for Caliendo and a rare setback for the 38‑year‑old Burroughs.
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