UFC 333 -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev: Results, winners, highlights from fight card in Abu Dhabi — SkimNews
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- Alexander Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title with a second-round TKO of Movsar Evloev, surpassing Jose Aldo for the most title wins in division history
- Petr Yan defended his bantamweight title via unanimous decision over Merab Dvalishvili, turning the tide in the third round with a debilitating liver kick
- Movsar Evloev suffered his first professional loss in the main event, ending an undefeated run that earned him a long-awaited championship opportunity
- Merab Dvalishvili controlled the early rounds with grappling but lost the fight on all judges' scorecards after Yan's striking surge in the championship rounds
- Lone'er Kavanagh and Aaron Pico each scored first-round knockouts on the undercard, joining Dominick Reyes and Kody Steele in finishing their bouts early
- Alexander Volkov defeated Rizvan Kuniev by unanimous decision, winning two rounds on two scorecards and all three on the third
- Abus Magomedov submitted Cam Rowston in the first round via guillotine choke, adding to a night of dominant finishes across the card
Why it matters: Volkanovski’s record-breaking title defense solidifies his legacy as the greatest featherweight in UFC history, while Evloev’s first loss delays his ascent. Yan’s ability to overcome early grappling pressure reinforces his tactical versatility, making a trilogy with Dvalishvili increasingly likely despite the narrow scorecards.
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