UFC 333 post-fight show: Reaction to Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan’s impressive title defenses

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 24: Alexander Volkanovski of Australia reacts after a TKO victory against Movsar Evloev of Russia in the UFC featherweight championship fight during the UFC 333 event at Etihad Arena on October 24, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) UFC 333 delivered a high-level event featuring a slew of fights with massive implications, none bigger than the two title fights that saw Alexander Volkanovski finish Movsar Evloev and Petr Yan defeat Merab Dvalishvili in a thrilling trilogy fight to retain their titles. Where do they now sit in the divisional GOAT conversation?Following a high-stakes numbered event, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Volkanovski’s sensational finish and his spot in the 145-pound pantheon, if the UFC should book a fight between Volkanovski and Justin Gaethje with both vacating their titles, and where the division could go. Additionally, they discuss Yan’s incredible comeback win over Dvalishvili and where both fighters go, Lone’er Kavanagh, Alexander Volkov and Aaron Pico’s big wins on the main card, other notable moments, and much more.Watch the UFC 333 post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your pods.