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.
Australian featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski secured his record-extending ninth UFC title victory with a second-round TKO against Russian Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. The 38-year-old Australian, considered an underdog by some, showcased his dominance, utilizing precise strikes and ground-and-pound to force referee Marc Goddard to stop the fight with six seconds left in the second round.
Despite taking a cut on his face in the second round, Volkanovski continued to land effective punches, ultimately bloodying Evloev's face as well. This victory marked Volkanovski's sixth stoppage win in six fights since 2023 and his first since 2022. The champion, who had promised his wife a quick win for their wedding anniversary, expressed his satisfaction with the stoppage, stating, "It feels good to get a finish."
Evloev, the current number one contender, admitted that Volkanovski is "like good wine; older, stronger, better," highlighting the champion's continued progression and legend status.
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