UFC 333: Volkanovski knocks out Evloev to retain featherweight title

Alexander Volkanovski secured a total knockout in the closing seconds of second round at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.

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Volkanovski stops Evloev for record ninth title win

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Alexander Volkanovski strengthens his claim as the greatest featherweight of all time as he defeated Movsar Evloev inside two rounds at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.

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Al Jazeera Published 25 October 2026

UFC 333: Volkanovski knocks out Evloev to retain featherweight title

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Volkanovski stops Evloev for record ninth title win

Alexander Volkanovski strengthens his claim as the greatest featherweight of all time as he defeated Movsar Evloev inside two rounds at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.

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