Final Bell, Fresh Angles
One card ends. Another matchup awaits.
The latest UFC fight results come from UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on October 24, 2026, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight championship with a second-round TKO of Movsar Evloev, while Petr Yan defended the bantamweight title by unanimous decision against Merab Dvalishvili.
Across 14 fights, UFC 333 produced seven stoppages and seven decisions. That was a striking contrast with UFC Edmonton one week earlier, where 12 of 13 bouts ended inside the distance. For bettors, the difference reinforces why individual matchups matter more than recent finishing trends.
Below are the complete UFC 333 main-card and preliminary results, championship highlights, performance bonuses and historical betting outcomes. All wagers on UFC 333 are now settled, and the next scheduled event is UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Nolan on October 31.
UFC Fight Results: UFC 333 Main Card
UFC 333 featured two championship fights and three additional main-card contests. Volkanovski and Yan both retained their belts, but their paths to victory were entirely different: one ended with a knockout and the other required five rounds of closely contested action.
| Winner | Opponent | Official Result |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Volkanovski | Movsar Evloev | R2 TKO, 4:54 |
| Petr Yan | Merab Dvalishvili | UD, 48-47 x3 |
| Lone’er Kavanagh | Ramazan Temirov | R1 TKO, 4:28 |
| Alexander Volkov | Rizvan Kuniev | UD, 29-28, 30-27 x2 |
| Aaron Pico | Losene Keita | R1 TKO, 1:14 |
Three of the five main-card bouts ended by TKO. Aaron Pico delivered the quickest finish of the main card, stopping Losene Keita just 74 seconds into Round 1. Lone’er Kavanagh also made a major statement with his first-round stoppage of Ramazan Temirov.
Alexander Volkov was the other main-card winner, defeating Rizvan Kuniev on all three scorecards. His victory extended his winning streak to three fights and strengthened his position among the heavyweight title contenders.
UFC 333 Preliminary and Early Prelim Results
The preliminary portion of UFC 333 delivered four stoppages and five decisions across nine bouts. Dominick Reyes returned to his finishing form against Azamat Murzakanov, while Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev stopped Nikita Krylov with a first-round knee.
| Winner | Opponent | Official Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dominick Reyes | Azamat Murzakanov | R1 KO, 2:40 |
| Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev | Nikita Krylov | R1 TKO, 2:38 |
| Abus Magomedov | Cam Rowston | R1 technical submission, 1:44 |
| Grant Dawson | Nurullo Aliev | UD, 29-27 x3 |
| Colby Thicknesse | Asaf Chopurov | SD, 29-28 x2 |
| Abubakar Vagaev | Jacob Malkoun | UD, 29-28 x3 |
| Daniel Santos | Bolaji Oki | UD, 29-28 x3 |
| Kody Steele | Noah Gugnon | R1 KO, 3:54 |
| Iasmin Lucindo | Nicolle Caliari | UD, 30-27 x3 |
One of the most significant preliminary outcomes came from Grant Dawson, who handed previously unbeaten Nurullo Aliev his first professional defeat. Aliev lost a point for illegal strikes to the back of the head, and Dawson capitalized with improved striking and effective grappling to earn three identical 29-27 scorecards.
Colby Thicknesse also ended an unbeaten opponent’s run, earning a split decision over Asaf Chopurov. These victories were reminders that an impressive undefeated record does not necessarily translate into a favorable matchup against experienced opposition.
How Volkanovski and Yan Defended Their Titles
The two UFC 333 championship fights offered a revealing contrast. Both champions had to solve challenging opponents, but Volkanovski secured a finish while Yan recovered from a difficult start to win on the scorecards.
Volkanovski Stops Evloev in Round 2
Alexander Volkanovski handed Movsar Evloev his first professional defeat with a TKO at 4:54 of the second round. The previously unbeaten challenger had entered UFC 333 with a 20-0 record and a reputation for frustrating opponents through technical exchanges and grappling control.
Evloev had competitive moments in the opening round, but Volkanovski found the decisive opening late in the second. A clean right hand forced Evloev backward, and the champion followed with sustained strikes to secure the stoppage.
The victory reinforced Volkanovski’s championship credentials and moved him ahead of Jose Aldo for the most featherweight title-fight victories in UFC history. More importantly for future matchups, he demonstrated that his finishing ability remains dangerous against an elite opponent known for lasting the distance.
Yan Wins the Dvalishvili Trilogy
Petr Yan retained his bantamweight championship with a unanimous decision over Merab Dvalishvili. All three judges scored the contest 48-47, giving Yan the victory in their third meeting.
Dvalishvili started aggressively, maintaining constant pressure and forcing Yan to defend repeated takedown attempts. The champion struggled to establish his offense early but gradually adjusted as the fight progressed.
Yan found greater success with his striking during the final three rounds, particularly through body attacks and more effective defensive positioning. Those adjustments allowed him to control more exchanges and secure the decision.
The outcome showed why championship-round conditioning and tactical adjustments matter when evaluating five-round fights. A strong opening does not guarantee that the same fighter will maintain control over 25 minutes.
ScoresAndStats Betting Takeaway: UFC 333's title fights produced opposite outcomes for fight-duration markets. Volkanovski found a second-round finish, while Yan needed all five rounds. A convincing betting angle must account for each matchup's finishing and decision paths.
UFC 333 Historical Odds and Betting Results
UFC 333’s final outcomes can also be compared against the historical betting markets. The following prices were recorded in the October 12, 2026, snapshot covered in the ScoresAndStats UFC 333 odds and fight card preview.
Historical odds snapshot: October 12, 2026. These are not verified closing odds or currently available wagers. Prices may have changed before fight night.
| Betting Market | Historical Odds | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Volkanovski moneyline | -105 | Won |
| Volkanovski vs. Evloev Under 4.5 rounds | +185 | Won |
| Petr Yan moneyline | -185 | Won |
| Yan vs. Dvalishvili Over 4.5 rounds | -410 | Won |
Volkanovski’s historical -105 moneyline implied a break-even winning probability of approximately 51.2%, excluding the bookmaker’s margin. Evloev was the slight favorite in that October 12 snapshot, so Volkanovski’s victory represented a successful result for bettors who backed him at the recorded price.
Yan’s -185 moneyline carried a considerably higher implied break-even probability of 64.9%. His unanimous decision rewarded bettors holding that historical price, but the result itself does not establish that -185 was an undervalued number before the contest.
The round totals tell a different story. Volkanovski’s second-round TKO settled the Under 4.5 rounds as a winner at the listed +185 price, while Yan’s five-round decision settled the Over 4.5 rounds as a winner at -410.
Those contrasting outcomes illustrate an important distinction: correctly predicting a fight winner and correctly predicting how long the fight lasts are separate betting decisions. A method-of-victory or rounds wager requires a more specific read, and a successful historical outcome does not automatically prove the original selection had positive expected value.
UFC 333 Bonuses and Betting Lessons
Four fighters received $100,000 post-fight bonuses following UFC 333. The awards recognized two exceptional finishes and a championship fight that remained competitive through the final round.
- Alexander Volkanovski: Performance of the Night for his second-round TKO of Movsar Evloev.
- Lone’er Kavanagh: Performance of the Night for his first-round TKO of Ramazan Temirov.
- Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili: Fight of the Night for their five-round bantamweight championship battle.
A Finish-Heavy Card Does Not Predict the Next One
UFC Edmonton produced 12 finishes in 13 fights on October 17. One week later, UFC 333 produced seven stoppages in 14 bouts, including six KO/TKO victories and one submission.
That difference should discourage bettors from assuming that recent UFC finishing trends will automatically continue. Matchups involving experienced five-round fighters can behave differently from contests featuring aggressive prospects or vulnerable defensive styles.
The other lesson is that an undefeated record is not a substitute for matchup analysis. Evloev, Aliev and Chopurov all suffered their first professional defeats at UFC 333. Their losses reinforce the need to examine opponent quality, tactical adjustments and a fighter’s ability to handle unfamiliar adversity.
For readers looking to understand how moneylines, round totals, submissions and knockout markets work, the ScoresAndStats UFC betting guide explains the differences and how to evaluate the probabilities implied by the odds.
Recent UFC Results and Next Fight Night
The most recent UFC events have produced championship changes, breakthrough performances and several notable stoppages. This recent-results timeline helps place UFC 333 in the context of the promotion’s October schedule.
| UFC Event | Date | Main Event Result |
|---|---|---|
| UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev | Oct. 24, 2026 | Volkanovski, R2 TKO |
| UFC Edmonton: Buckley vs. Malott | Oct. 17, 2026 | Malott, R2 KO |
| UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan | Oct. 10, 2026 | Allen, R5 submission |
| UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang | Oct. 3, 2026 | Silva, unanimous decision |
Mike Malott’s second-round knockout of Joaquin Buckley on October 17 was another major result in the welterweight division. The previous event’s pre-fight prices and matchups are documented in the ScoresAndStats UFC Fight Night odds breakdown for Edmonton.
Next UFC Event: Moicano vs. Nolan on October 31
The next scheduled UFC event is UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Nolan on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The preliminary card is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 8 p.m. ET.
Renato Moicano faces Tom Nolan in the lightweight main event, while Randy Brown meets Jacobe Smith in the co-main event. Nolan enters with five consecutive victories, making this an important test against an experienced lightweight contender.
Moicano’s experience and Nolan’s recent momentum create different questions for bettors than those posed by UFC 333. The championship results in Abu Dhabi do not provide a reliable betting pick for October 31 on their own. A fresh assessment of styles, current pricing and fight-week developments is needed before treating either side as a worthwhile wager.
UFC Fight Results FAQs
Who won the latest UFC main event?
Alexander Volkanovski defeated Movsar Evloev by TKO at 4:54 of Round 2 on October 24, 2026, at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight championship and handed Evloev his first professional loss.
Who won Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili 3?
Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision at UFC 333 on October 24, 2026. All three judges scored the bantamweight championship fight 48-47 in Yan’s favor.
How many fights ended by stoppage at UFC 333?
Seven of the 14 UFC 333 fights ended by stoppage. Six finished by KO or TKO, one by technical submission and seven went to the judges’ scorecards.
Who received the UFC 333 performance bonuses?
Alexander Volkanovski and Lone’er Kavanagh received Performance of the Night bonuses. Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili shared Fight of the Night honors, with each of the four fighters receiving $100,000.
When is the next UFC event after UFC 333?
The next scheduled UFC event is UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Nolan on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The main card is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Are the UFC 333 odds in this article closing prices?
No. The listed UFC 333 odds are historical pre-fight prices recorded on October 12, 2026, and have not been verified as closing lines. The completed event’s betting markets are no longer available for new wagers.
UFC results can surprise even the most experienced bettors, and a winning selection on one card offers no certainty about the next. Betting prices can change before a fight begins, and every wager carries the possibility of loss. Stay within a comfortable budget and never stake money you cannot afford to lose.