UFC 333: Volkanovski knocks out Evloev to retain featherweight title
Alexander Volkanovski knocked out Evloev in the closing seconds of the second round at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, keeping his featherweight title.
In mixed martial arts (MMA), Alexander Volkanovski defended his UFC featherweight championship on Sunday, 25 October, by knocking out Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The finish came in the closing seconds of the second round. The UFC, or Ultimate Fighting Championship, is one of the leading professional MMA promotions.
How the fight ended
According to Al Jazeera, Volkanovski secured a total knockout late in round two, so the bout went almost to the end of that round. A knockout means the fight is stopped because the opponent can no longer continue. As the reigning champion won, the title belt stays with him.
What it means
For Volkanovski, the result means he remains the UFC featherweight champion, while Evloev leaves the bout without the title. The source text available does not give further details of the fight, such as what happened in the first round or either fighter's earlier record.
