UFC contender returns from 9-month suspension in late addition to the UFC 333 card

TalkingPoints UFC UFC Events Schedule Results UFC 331 UFC 332 UFC 333 Boxing MMA Features Exclusives Throwbacks Follow us on '. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images UFC Home Alexander Volkanovski UFC 333 UFC contender returns from 9-month suspension in late addition to the UFC 333 card Harvey Leonard Fri 2 October 2026 6:00 Follow us on Google Discover A former top-10 contender has the chance to return to the strawweight mix in October.

In recent days, the UFC has been adding some new names to the upcoming numbered event in Abu Dhabi.

The UFC 333 lineup has been growing, as more prospects and contenders receive a chance to impress on a card headlined by Alexander Volkanovski’s title defense against Movsar Evloev .