Dana White said he knew Alexander Volkov was the one asking questions during the UFC 333 pre-fight press conference and that he was simply going along with the shtick.
The UFC 333 press conference came before the event scheduled for Sat., Oct. 24, 2026, inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. White’s comment added a small but notable bit of behind-the-scenes context to the media session, which was part of the buildup to the card.
What Dana White said
White did not appear to be surprised by the exchange. According to the comments from the UFC CEO, he understood that Alexander Volkov was the one behind the questions and chose to play along rather than call attention to it in the moment. That made the interaction feel more like part of the event’s public show than an awkward interruption.
For fans following UFC 333, the detail is minor on its own, but it still helps explain the tone of the presser. These sessions often blend promotion, gamesmanship and a little bit of theater, and White’s description of the moment made it clear he recognized that immediately.
More UFC 333 context
The press conference also tied into the broader fight-card conversation around the event, including analysis from Laura Sanko on Alexander Volkanovski versus Movsar Evloev. Sanko called it a difficult task for both fighters for different reasons, said she was siding with Volk, and added that she sees Volkanovski as the superior fighter in the matchup.
Sanko also pointed to the challenge of Father Time and said the matchup gives Volkanovski enough striking edge and defensive grappling to handle Evloev unless the 145-pound contender can control the action on the mat and keep him from doing enough damage when they separate.
UFC 333 is still ahead, but the press conference already gave the event a few talking points. White’s comments about Alexander Volkov were one of them, and they added a little extra texture to an otherwise standard pre-fight media appearance.
