# Volkanovski closes in on featherweight record and legacy

Alexander Volkanovski is nearing a UFC featherweight record, with his next title defense potentially cementing his place among the division’s greatest fighters. The Australian champion’s run has put him close to a historic milestone, adding to debate over his legacy in MMA.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/cq5ynjgkn68vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:52:41 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/ckvg7j2p471lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:30:45 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/25/ufc-333-volkanovski-knocks-out-evloev-to-retain-featherweight-title?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:26:19 +0000