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UFC 333 roundtable: What does this big test mean for Alexander Volkanovski’s legacy?

Alexander Volkanovski has done it all, and his legacy is set in stone no matter what happens at UFC 333 against Movsar Evloev. But what if he actually beats the unbeaten Evloev? Three legends—and possibly a future one—close out Saturday’s…

By Alexander K. Lee · MMA Fighting

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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MMA Fighting analysts debated the historical legacy impact of Alexander Volkanovski defending his title against Movsar Evloev.
Mike Heck argued a victory over Evloev would make Volkanovski undeniably the greatest featherweight of all time.
Alexander Volkanovski defends the featherweight belt against undefeated Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.

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MMA Fighting writers Alexander K. Lee, Mike Heck, and Jed Meshew analyzed the legacy stakes ahead of UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. The card features featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski defending his belt against undefeated challenger Movsar Evloev, as well as a trilogy bout between bantamweight champion Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili.

The panel debated whether defeating Evloev cements Volkanovski as the greatest featherweight of all time over Jose Aldo. The writers also evaluated the bantamweight trilogy, with Heck and Meshew arguing Dominick Cruz still holds the division's historic top spot, while Lee contended the Yan-Dvalishvili winner takes the title.

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UFC 333 roundtable: What does this big test mean for Alexander Volkanovski’s legacy?

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