Alexander Volkanovski has his next UFC featherweight title defense locked in, with the Australian champion booked to face undefeated contender Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24.

The official UFC 333 event listing confirms the championship bout will headline the card at Etihad Arena. Australian middleweight Cam Rowston is also scheduled to compete, facing Abus Magomedov on the preliminary card.

Volkanovski Faces Unbeaten Challenger

The booking gives Volkanovski his next assignment after retaining the featherweight championship against Diego Lopes by unanimous decision at UFC 325 in Sydney. His official UFC profile lists him as the reigning featherweight champion.

Evloev enters the title fight with an unbeaten professional record. The Russian contender has built his position through a run defined by controlled grappling and decision victories, presenting a different challenge to many of Volkanovski's recent opponents.

Rowston's meeting with Magomedov adds further Australian interest to the Abu Dhabi card. The Sydney middleweight is listed to face the experienced Magomedov in a three-round bout.

Salkilld Climbs Rankings

Perth lightweight Quillan Salkilld has continued his rapid rise following his first-round submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot on August 8.

The result moved him to No. 6 in the UFC's Meta rankings and No. 8 in the media rankings at the time of publication. Salkilld has nominated English lightweight Paddy Pimblett as a potential opponent, but the UFC has not announced a bout between them.