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Alexander Volkanovski dared to be ‘Great’ — and guess what? He’s more than lived up to the nickname

Written off after back-to-back knockout losses, Volkanovski was supposed to be nearing the end. Instead, his stunning win at UFC 333 has made the case undeniable: At 38, he's the greatest featherweight in MMA history — and one of the…

By Chuck Mindenhall · Yahoo

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 5:59 PM

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Chuck Mindenhall argues Alexander Volkanovski has cemented his status as one of MMA's greatest featherweight fighters.
Alexander Volkanovski defeated previously unbeaten contender Movsar Evloev via second-round TKO at UFC 333.
The victory at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi marked Volkanovski's seventh featherweight championship defense across two reigns.

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Chuck Mindenhall of Uncrowned highlights Alexander Volkanovski's status among the sport's greatest fighters following his title defense against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333. Volkanovski defended his featherweight championship by defeating the previously unbeaten contender via second-round technical knockout at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

The 38-year-old champion secured his seventh featherweight title defense across two reigns, bouncing back from previous losses to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. Following the victory, Volkanovski expressed interest in pursuing a lightweight matchup against Justin Gaethje before potentially retiring.

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Alexander Volkanovski dared to be ‘Great’ — and guess what? He’s more than lived up to the nickname

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