Movsar Evloev loses his unbeaten record: how Volkanovski stopped him at UFC 333
After 20 straight wins, Evloev suffered the first loss of his career. Volkanovski stopped him six seconds before the end of round two and broke José Aldo's record.
By Equipo La Jaula Props · · 1 min read
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Movsar Evloev's unbeaten run is over. The Russian, who entered UFC 333 with a perfect 20-0 record and 10-0 in the UFC, fell to Alexander Volkanovski by TKO with six seconds left in the second round (4:54), in the main event on October 24, 2026 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
How the fight went
The first round was very close and split analysts. In the second, Volkanovski found his range: he dropped Evloev with a right hand to the temple and finished with ground strikes until the referee stepped in.
A record for Volkanovski
With this win, the 38-year-old Australian earned his ninth featherweight title fight victory and passed José Aldo for the most wins ever in fights for that belt. It was the second defense of his second reign.
Evloev, gracious in defeat
Evloev was classy after the fight and praised the champion: according to CBS Sports, he said Volkanovski had aged like fine wine and that there was no one he'd rather lose to.
Evloev's road to UFC 333
The Russian earned the shot in March by beating Lerone Murphy via majority decision in a controversial clash of unbeaten fighters: Evloev had a point deducted for groin strikes and 12 of 17 media outlets scored it a draw. That night it was Murphy who lost his unbeaten record.
What's next for Evloev?
At 32 and now 20-1, Evloev remains near the top of the division. He will likely need one or two wins over top-5 opponents to earn another title shot.
Frequently asked questions
Did Movsar Evloev lose?
Yes. Movsar Evloev lost for the first time in his career on October 24, 2026 at UFC 333, to Alexander Volkanovski.
How did Evloev lose to Volkanovski?
By TKO in the second round, at 4:54. Volkanovski dropped him with a right hand and finished the fight with ground strikes.
What is Movsar Evloev's record now?
20 wins and 1 loss (10-1 in the UFC). Before UFC 333 he was unbeaten at 20-0.
Who ended Evloev's unbeaten record?
Alexander Volkanovski, the UFC featherweight champion, in the UFC 333 main event in Abu Dhabi.
What record did Volkanovski break?
With his win over Evloev he reached nine featherweight title fight wins, passing José Aldo for the most in the history of that belt.
What's next for Movsar Evloev?
At 32 he remains among the division's best; he will likely need one or two wins over top-5 opponents to fight for the title again.
