UFC 290 witnessed Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski once again displaying his mastery in the octagon. With a formidable display of skills, he delivered a sensational knockout victory over Yair Rodriguez in the third round.

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Just a few hours later, fans found Volkanovski celebrating his spectacular victory at the UFC 290 after-party. The star-studded guest list included NBA champions Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, along with UFC fighters Israel Adesanya and Aljamain Sterling. Moreover, the best part was the party’s DJ – DJ Diesel AKA Shaquille O’Neal!

Further, his son Myles B. O’Neal was also present on the scene. Interestingly, Myles was one of one the many big names who celebrated Volkanovski’s victory on social media with great excitement. Seeing these big names together was a fulfilling experience for all fans.

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Shaquille O’Neal reveals the unseen celebratory scenes of the after party

A few hours after the event, Shaquille O’Neal reposted stories on his Instagram. The video offered a beautiful glimpse into the unforgettable after-party at Encore Beach Club. It featured Volkanovski celebrating alongside Shaq, raising his championship title.

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The presence of Israel Adesanya further added to the star power, making it a night to remember for fight enthusiasts and music lovers alike. Further, Myles O’Neal also had a notable stint in the DJ scene during the UFC after-fight party.

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The younger O’Neal, who works in the fashion industry, demonstrated his passion for music, complementing his father’s electrifying performance. ‘The Great’ had a grand celebration, but fans have already started questions about his next challenge!

The next opponent for Alexander Volkanovski

After one exciting performance, UFC fans want another one soon! Just a day has passed since UFC 290, and the world already wants to know the next challenge for the featherweight champ. Looking at the current scenario, there are two paths Volkanovski can choose!

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The first one is where he can go back to the lightweight division to settle unfinished business with Islam Makhachev. Even the lightweight champ does not have a fixed opponent, which means it is a window of opportunity for Volkanovski.

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The second route is defending his featherweight title again. And following the strong wave of hype and rumors, The Great’s next featherweight opponent can be Ilia Topuria, who enjoys a 6-fight dominant win streak right now. Which route do you think Alexander Volkanovski will take? Drop your comments below

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