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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 24, 2026Miami-Dade County

Alexander Volkanovski defeats Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 to retain featherweight title

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Alexander Volkanovski defeated Movsar Evloev by second-round technical knockout Saturday at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi to retain his featherweight championship. In the co-main event, Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision to retain his bantamweight title.

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Why It Matters

Alexander Volkanovski secured his ninth UFC featherweight title-fight win, tying Jose Aldo's division record, while Movsar Evloev suffered his first career loss in 11 UFC appearances.

Key Facts

  • Alexander Volkanovski defeated Movsar Evloev at 4:54 of the second round via technical knockout to retain his UFC featherweight championship.
  • Volkanovski earned his ninth UFC featherweight title-fight win, tying Jose Aldo for the most in division history.
  • Movsar Evloev suffered his first loss in 11 UFC appearances, having won all 10 previous bouts by decision.
  • Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision to retain his bantamweight championship.
  • Flyweight Lone’er Kavanagh stopped Ramazan Temirov at 4:28 of the first round with a left uppercut and a flurry of punches.
  • Heavyweight Alexander Volkov defeated Rizvan Kuniev by unanimous decision on his 38th birthday.
  • Aaron Pico defeated Losene Keita at 1:14 of the first round after dropping him with a straight right hand.

Who's Mentioned

PersonLone’er Kavanagh“Flyweight fighter who defeated Ramazan Temirov”locationABU DHABI“City hosting UFC 333”PersonAlexander Volkanovski“Defending featherweight champion who defeated Movsar Evloev”PersonCory Sandhagen“Fighter referenced regarding takedown statistics”PersonPetr Yan“Bantamweight champion who retained his title via unanimous decision”PersonLosene Keita“Featherweight fighter who lost to Aaron Pico”PersonMovsar Evloev“Challenger who suffered his first loss at UFC 333”locationUnited Arab Emirates“Country hosting UFC 333”PersonMerab Dvalishvili“Bantamweight challenger who lost to Petr Yan”PersonJose Aldo“Fighter previously holding the record for most UFC featherweight title-fight win”PersonRizvan Kuniev“Heavyweight fighter who lost to Alexander Volkov”otherUFC 333“Mixed martial arts event”PersonAlexander Volkov“Heavyweight fighter who defeated Rizvan Kuniev”PersonAaron Pico“Featherweight fighter who defeated Losene Keita”PersonRamazan Temirov“Flyweight fighter who suffered his first UFC loss”