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Alexander Volkanovski stops Movsar Evloev in 2nd round to retain featherweight title at UFC 333

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In a featherweight championship bout at UFC 333, Alexander Volkanovski halted Movsar Evloev at 4:54 of the second round to retain his title. The 38-year-old Australian overpowered the previously unbeaten Evloev with powerful punches in the closing moments of the round, forcing the referee to intervene with 6 seconds left.

Volkanovski, now 16-3 in his UFC career, improved his record with six stoppage victories. Despite the size disadvantage, Volkanovski dominated the action throughout the fight, utilizing his relentless striking to find openings and leave Evloev covering up on the canvas.

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