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Alexander Volkanovski Stops Movsar Evloev in 2nd Round to Retain Featherweight Title at UFC 333
Volkanovski outstruck Evloev 45-37 and scored a takedown before ending the bout with ground-and-pound, ESPN reported.
- At UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight title with a second-round technical knockout victory over Movsar Evloev before 18,000 fans at the Etihad Arena.
- Defeating the undefeated Movsar Evloev proved a rare feat for the 38-year-old champion, reinforcing his standing among all-time featherweight greats according to MMA History Today.
- According to ESPN, Alexander Volkanovski landed 45 of 109 strikes while Evloev connected on 37 of 88; referee Marc Goddard stopped the contest after five minutes of action.
- Following the fight, Volkanovski told Daniel Cormier that minimal damage sustained might prompt another bout, suggesting a lightweight superfight: "Imagine that, do it as a send-off."
- Pursuing a lightweight title remains a goal despite previous setbacks against Islam Makhachev; a stylistic matchup against Gaethje could offer the 38-year-old veteran his two-belt dream.
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Volkanovski retains UFC featherweight title
Australian Alexander Volkanovski retained his UFC featherweight title with a second-round technical knockout of Movsar Evloev.
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Mixed Martial Arts-Volkanovski keeps promise with quick win over Evloev at UFC 333
ABU DHABI, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Australian Alexander Volkanovski retained his UFC featherweight title with a second-round technical knockout of Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 on Saturday, ending the Russian's unbeaten 20-fight professional run and keeping a p...
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