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Volkanovski Retains UFC Featherweight Title with Round Two TKO of Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi
Alexander Volkanovski defeated Movsar Evloev by second-round TKO at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, retaining the UFC featherweight championship and setting a division record of nine title fight victories. The finish came after Volkanovski reversed a takedown attempt, gained top position, and landed a finishing strike sequence that prompted a referee stoppage at 4:54 of round two. The result shifts attention toward his next challenger at 145 pounds and his stated interest in a lightweight title opportunity against Justin Gaethje, a move that would reshape the featherweight division's competitive landscape.
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Volkanovski Retains UFC Featherweight Title with Round Two TKO of Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi
Alexander Volkanovski defeated Movsar Evloev by second-round TKO at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, retaining the UFC featherweight championship and setting a division record of nine title fight victories. The finish came after Volkanovski reversed a takedown attempt, gained top position, and landed a finishing strike sequence that prompted a referee stoppage at 4:54 of round two. The result shifts attention toward his next challenger at 145 pounds and his stated interest in a lightweight title opportunity against Justin Gaethje, a move that would reshape the featherweight division's competitive landscape.
Kyle Larson Wins Talladega Overtime Finish and Extends Cup Chase Lead to 73 Points
Kyle Larson won the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25, 2026, completing a final-lap rally from 11th place to claim his first superspeedway victory by 0.041 seconds over teammate William Byron. The result followed a multi-car overtime wreck and a late push from Ross Chastain, while Chase rivals suffered setbacks that widened the gap to 73 points over Denny Hamlin. With two races remaining, Larson is positioned to clinch the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship as early as Martinsville if he maintains his points advantage.