Alexander Volkanovski had his hand raised in a championship fight yet again at UFC 333, and at this point, there’s not a lot left for his fellow fighters to say.
Following his second-round knockout win over Movsar Evloev in Saturday’s main event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, praise poured in for “The Great,” who broke a tie with the legendary Jose Aldo for the most featherweight title wins in UFC history with nine. Volkanovski also successfully defended his title for the second time in his second reign, and seventh time overall.
And he did it against an undefeated opponent in Evloev, who was 10-0 in the UFC heading into his championship opportunity. That record meant nothing once he stepped into the cage with Volkanovski. The more veteran fighter foiled Evloev’s attempts to take the fight to the ground and battered him on the feet before finishing Evloev with strikes in Round 2.
Former fighter and longtime analyst Kenny Florian noted, “There are levels to this game and the old lion is still hungry.”
See more fighter reactions from social media below.
So many wrote the Australian legend off!
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 24, 2026
Volk took the young Russian to school. Professor Volkanovski, ladies and gentlemen! There are levels to this game, and the old lion is still hungry.
Never mistake age for a lack of appetite. 🦁🇦🇺
Greatest Australian of all time. In fighting for sure but maybe also just in general #UFC333
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) October 24, 2026
Another Violent finish for Volk #ufc333
— Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) October 24, 2026
Wow volk deserves whatever he wants next
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 24, 2026
Volk is just a different animal #UFC333
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) October 24, 2026
The great enough said sheesh 👀
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) October 24, 2026
The great 🇦🇺
— Diego Lopes 🇧🇷🇲🇽 (@Diegolopesmma) October 24, 2026
That boy Volk said fuck your "0". #UFC333
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) October 24, 2026
🤩 what a performance by Volk!#ufc333
— Jessica Penne (@JessicaPenne) October 24, 2026
The FW GOAT 🐐 continuing to add to his legacy.
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) October 24, 2026
#UFC333 pic.twitter.com/tKXQYEiaBP
— Kyle Daukaus (@KyleDaukaus) October 24, 2026
Volk is the greatest FW ever #UFC333
— Mitch Raposo (@Mraposo_) October 24, 2026
Goddamn volk is so good. I do hate when it’s stopped when it’s just punching the arm but is what it is doesn’t take away from Volk he’s a goat!
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) October 24, 2026
Proud to say I never doubted Volk 😎#UFC333
— Diana Belbiță (@DianaBelbita) October 24, 2026
Wow man Volk is insane. To do what hes done after two tough KO's at his age……fucking goated 🐐
— Matt “The Steamrolla”Frevola (@SteamRollaa) October 24, 2026
Volk is one of the best to ever lace up 4oz gloves. Congratulations brother @alexvolkanovski. #UFC333
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) October 24, 2026