Alexander Volkanovski secures TKO victory over Movsar Evloev at UFC 333
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
At UFC 333, Alexander Volkanovski achieved a TKO victory over Movsar Evloev in the second round. Volkanovski, the reigning featherweight champion, expressed concerns about his ability to compete due to an illness. He noted in a post-fight interview that he was apprehensive about enduring five rounds but felt urgency to finish the fight as he gained momentum. He delivered a decisive series of punches to end the match at 4:54 of the second round, retaining his title in the process.
- •Volkanovski wins by TKO at 4:54 of Round 2.
- •He worried about his health due to illness before the fight.
- •Pressure to finish early increased during the bout.
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Alexander Volkanovski feared lungs wouldn't last 5 rounds at UFC 333
- 9:07 PMSherdog — Alexander Volkanovski feared lungs wouldn't last 5 rounds at UFC 333
"Alexander Volkanovski says illness left him questioning whether he could go the distance against Movsar Evloev.
"Alexander Volkanovski says illness left him questioning whether he could go the distance against Movsar Evloev.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 9:07 PMAlexander Volkanovski feared lungs wouldn't last 5 rounds at UFC 333
Alexander Volkanovski says illness left him questioning whether he could go the distance against Movsar Evloev.
- SherdogOct 28, 2026, 9:07 PMAlexander Volkanovski feared lungs wouldn't last 5 rounds at UFC 333
Alexander Volkanovski says illness left him questioning whether he could go the distance against Movsar Evloev.
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