UFC 333 Odds: Volkanovski Slight Favorite Against Undefeated Evloev In Abu Dhabi

Volkanovski Enters UFC 333 As Slight Favorite Against Undefeated Evloev

By SND Web Desk
August 17, 2026
Volkanovski And Evloev Prepare For Closely Matched UFC 333 Featherweight Title Battle

Alexander Volkanovski will make the first defense of his UFC featherweight title against undefeated rival Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in a fight the bookmaker have price as being quite close.

Volkanovski opened a tiny betting favorite with early lines putting him at approximately -115 while Evloev sits near -105.

The tiny gap indicates how competitive the bookmakers believe the matchup will be those figures could yet alter before fight night.

The Australian champion arrives with a 28 - 4 record and back-to-back wins over Diego Lopes.

In 2025, Volkanovski recaptured the featherweight championship and defended it against Lopes in their rematch in January and another victory would bolster his hold on the title.

Evloev is undefeated at 20-0 and getting his first shot at a UFC title.

The Russian fighter recently earned a majority decision against Lerone Murphy in London to extend his unbeaten streak and win the opportunity he’s been chasing.

The duel is a fascinating contrast of style. Experience of championship rounds. Great striking, movement and combat IQ. Volkanovski.

Evloev is a wrestler by trade and uses pressure and control to dominate opponents for extended periods.

Betting odds reflect the uncertainty of the contest Both fighters are even which makes UFC 333 a really interesting bout.

Volkanovski will also be thinking about history. A win would be his eighth defense of the featherweight belt, breaking Jose Aldo’s previous record.

UFC 333 is scheduled on October 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi and will feature the featherweight title up for grabs.