UFC 333: 5 big takeaways as Alexander Volkanovski ends the featherweight GOAT debate

Key Points:

• Alexander Volkanovski solidified his status as the greatest featherweight in UFC history by knocking out an undefeated top contender in the second round at age 38, setting a new record with nine UFC title fight victories in the division.
• Petr Yan demonstrated he is the undisputed bantamweight champion again by decisively defeating Merab Dvalishvili in the trilogy finale, overcoming relentless takedown attempts and dominating the latter rounds.
• Kai Kara-France (referred to as "Lone'er Kavanagh") is showing significant progress in the flyweight division, highlighted by a highlight-reel knockout of Ramazan Temirov, signaling his readiness to face top-tier competition.
• Alexander Volkov, despite struggling for recognition, has won three straight fights and is quietly making a case as a notable heavyweight contender, even if his personality and promotion remain under the radar.
• Movsar Evloev faces uncertainty after a decisive loss to Volkanovski; as a wrestling-focused, decision-oriented fighter, he may struggle to secure another title shot in a UFC environment favoring action-packed, quick finishes.