Volkanovski Secures Seventh Title Defense, Eyes Lightweight Division

Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his featherweight title for the seventh time by defeating Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 on Saturday, marking Evloev's first professional loss.

The fight concluded in the second round at 4:54, with Volkanovski revealing that he competed while ill, viewing it as a challenge to overcome. He noted that facing adversity is more important to him than the title itself.

With limited challenges remaining in the featherweight division, Volkanovski is now considering a move to lightweight, where he previously faced Islam Makhachev. He expressed interest in a potential matchup with Justin Gaethje or other contenders, as he aims for a lightweight title shot before retirement.