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NewsWPLG Local 10October 24, 2026Miami-Dade County

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

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Alexander Volkanovski defeated Movsar Evloev by technical knockout at 4:54 of the second round on Saturday in Abu Dhabi to retain his UFC featherweight championship. In the co-main event, Petr Yan defended his bantamweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Merab Dvalishvili.

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Why It Matters

The championship outcomes shape the rankings and title picture across multiple UFC divisions, led by Volkanovski tying the division record for most title-fight wins.

Key Facts

  • Alexander Volkanovski defeated Movsar Evloev at 4:54 of the second round via TKO to retain his UFC featherweight championship at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
  • Volkanovski earned his ninth UFC featherweight title-fight win, tying Jose Aldo for the division record.
  • Evloev suffered the first loss of his professional career, dropping to 20-1.
  • Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision to retain the bantamweight title.
  • Flyweight Lone’er Kavanagh defeated Ramazan Temirov by TKO at 4:28 of the first round.
  • Heavyweight Alexander Volkov won a unanimous decision over Rizvan Kuniev on his 38th birthday.
  • Aaron Pico stopped Losene Keita at 1:14 of the first round in a featherweight bout.

Who's Mentioned

PersonLone’er Kavanagh“Flyweight who defeated Ramazan Temirov.”locationABU DHABI“Host city for UFC 333.”PersonAlexander Volkanovski“Featherweight champion who defeated Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.”PersonCory Sandhagen“Fighter previously facing Merab Dvalishvili.”PersonPetr Yan“Bantamweight champion who won a unanimous decision over Merab Dvalishvili.”PersonLosene Keita“Featherweight who lost to Aaron Pico.”PersonMovsar Evloev“Challenger who lost to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333.”locationUnited Arab Emirates“Country where the event took place.”PersonMerab Dvalishvili“Bantamweight contender who lost to Petr Yan.”PersonJose Aldo“Former featherweight champion tied with Volkanovski for title-fight wins.”PersonRizvan Kuniev“Heavyweight who lost to Alexander Volkov.”otherUFC 333“Mixed martial arts event held in Abu Dhabi.”PersonAlexander Volkov“Heavyweight who defeated Rizvan Kuniev.”PersonAaron Pico“Featherweight who stopped Losene Keita.”PersonRamazan Temirov“Flyweight who lost to Lone’er Kavanagh.”