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MMA·PREVIEW·October 23, 2026 09:32 AM ET

Jon Anik calls UFC 333 a do-or-die test for Movsar Evloev's title hopes

Speaking with Mike Heck, Anik circled the Oct. 24 bout.

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What happened: UFC commentator Jon Anik told Mike Heck Jr. that Movsar Evloev's championship aspirations hinge on his October 24 performance at UFC 333. Pressed for a yes-or-no verdict on whether the booking is a make-or-break moment, Anik noted the difficulty of the assignment and agreed everything comes down to Saturday's card.

Why it matters: Evloev has pushed for a title shot since his UFC London win in March, leaving little margin for error at the top of the featherweight division. With the UFC 333 main and co-main events officially locked in on the scale, a loss on Saturday would derail his path to a championship booking.

What to watch: Evloev steps into the Octagon at UFC 333 on Saturday, October 24, with the card's headlining bouts now official.

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