{
  "id": 16397873,
  "title": "Volkanovski underscores UFC greatness with record ninth title win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/volkanovski-underscores-ufc-greatness-with-record-ninth-title-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T00:23:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-25/volkanovski-underscores-ufc-greatness-win-over-movsar-evloev/107306090"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Alexander Volkanovski is far too strong for Movsar Evloev at UFC 333, as the Australian MMA great extends his record with a ninth featherweight title win.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alexander Volkanovski wins ninth UFC title via TKO",
    "38-year-old Australian dominates Russian opponent",
    "Referee stops fight in second round with six seconds left"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Volkanovski’s ability to secure a stoppage win despite being an underdog reinforces his status as a dominant champion who continues to improve even as he enters the later stages of his career.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Volkanovski retains UFC featherweight title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/volkanovski-retains-ufc-featherweight-title",
        "published": "2026-10-24T22:56:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Volkanovski retains UFC featherweight title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/volkanovski-retains-ufc-featherweight-title-16389687",
        "published": "2026-10-24T22:56:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}