Movsar Evloev struggles in second round against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Movsar Evloev faced Alexander Volkanovski in the main event at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, where Evloev was finished by TKO in the second round. Former UFC champion T.J. Dillashaw commented that Evloev seemed to lose his motivation during the fight, particularly after his takedown attempts were countered. Evloev acknowledged his performance, deeming it 'terrible.' He is now left to reflect on the fight as he continues his career after suffering his first defeat in the UFC.
- •Event took place at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on November 3, 2026.
- •Volkanovski finished Evloev by TKO in the second round.
- •Dillashaw noted Evloev appeared mentally checked out during the fight.
- •Evloev admitted to having a poor performance after the match.
- •Evloev's record now stands at 20-1 in MMA, 10-1 in UFC.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-UFC champ: Movsar Evloev 'kind of gave up' vs. Alexander Volkanovski
"There was a moment in the fight that Movsar Evloev's motivation to win was "just drained from him," according to one former UFC champion.
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