What happened: Alex Volkanovski defeated challenger Movsar Evloev by second-round TKO on Saturday to defend the UFC featherweight championship in the main event of UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. The champion secured the stoppage in the second frame to close the card.

Why it matters: The victory extends Volkanovski's reign atop the 145-pound division and turns back Evloev's bid for the belt. Putting away a title challenger inside two rounds keeps the featherweight championship picture centered on the incumbent titleholder.

What to watch: The UFC will set the next featherweight title challenger following the UFC 333 fallout, while Evloev regroups in the 145-pound contender mix.