It's still the age of Volkanovski in MMA pound-for-pound rankings

Alexander Volkanovski has reaffirmed his status in the MMA world by moving up to the second spot in the latest ESPN pound-for-pound rankings following a significant victory at UFC 333. At 38 years old, he delivered a second-round knockout against the previously undefeated Movsar Evloev, showcasing that he remains a formidable force in the featherweight division. This win comes after a period of scrutiny regarding his career trajectory, especially after a knockout loss earlier this year.

In the rankings, Volkanovski's rise pushed Petr Yan down to third place after his successful title defense against Merab Dvalishvili, who has now dropped to a tie for eighth following his second consecutive loss to Yan. The rankings also saw the absence of Tom Aspinall, who is recovering from eye injuries and has not fought in over a year, making him ineligible for the list. The current rankings reflect the fighters' recent performances and their activity levels in the sport.