Volkanovski beats unbeaten Evloev to extend UFC title reign
Volkanovski kept his UFC featherweight title. He won with a second-round TKO of unbeaten challenger Movsar Evloev in Abu Dhabi.
Volkanovski defended his featherweight title at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Volkanovski won with a stunning second-round TKO of unbeaten challenger Movsar Evloev.
The 38-year-old Australian was an underdog. Volkanovski knocked Evloev down with precise punching.
Then he landed brutal ground strikes. The referee stopped the fight with six seconds left in round two.
Volkanovski got his first knockout finish in six fights since 2023. He kept a promise to his wife for a quick win after fighting through illness before the event.
His win was his ninth featherweight title defense across two championship reigns. It was a record for the division.
After the win, Volkanovski said he would retire for a superfight against lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. Gaethje turns 38 next month.
UFC boss Dana White said the promotion would likely make that fight happen.
- 38 years old
- Volkanovski's age
- 9th featherweight title win
- Title defenses record
- turns 38 next month
- Gaethje's age
- Abu Dhabi
- Fight location
Why it mattersVolkanovski is 38 and proved he remains elite by beating an unbeaten challenger. A superfight against Gaethje would be a huge draw.
AustraliaAustralian UFC fans get a local hero still competing at the highest level and potentially one of sport's biggest matchups before Volkanovski retires.
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