Days After Shaquille O’Neal’s Celebration of His Knockout Win, Alexander Volkanovski’s Wild After-Party Scenes Come to Light in NBA Legend’s Acknowledgement of UFC Champ

‘The Great’ delivers again! Alexander Volkanovski‘s recent victory at UFC 290 was nothing short of a spectacle that shook the entire featherweight division. Defeating interim champion Yair Rodriguez in a thrilling co-main event, Volkanovski proved his mettle yet again. His skills serve as a reminder to all fighters of the sheer determination to reign on top. But how could ‘Volk’ miss out on celebrating?

Following his triumph, the Australian celebrated his win at a star-studded after-party in Las Vegas. He was joined by renowned NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, who also goes by the moniker ‘DJ Diesel.’ The meet-up has now become the talk of the town after ‘The Great’ shared some unforgettable moments on Instagram.

Unforgettable moments at UFC 290 after-party with Shaquille O’Neal: A sweet surprise for UFC and NBA fans

After an intense clash, it was definitely time for ‘The Great’ to celebrate. Volkanovski headed to the UFC 290 after-party to celebrate his remarkable victory. What’s more – the event attracted a host of notable guests, including NBA champions Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, along with UFC fighters Israel Adesanya and Aljamain Sterling.

However, the highlight of the night was DJ Diesel’s DJing antics. The NBA legend and Hollywood actor joined Volkanovski and his friends, setting up an electrifying atmosphere that left fans in awe.

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Moreover, a couple of hours after the iconic Las Vegas gala party, ‘Volk’ surprised his fans by sharing an Instagram story. The story featured a tag from DJ Diesel(Shaquille O’Neal) and included a heartwarming collage of three photos capturing the night’s most memorable moments.

A pure ‘Display of Champions’ by Alexander Volkanovski – the Featherweight nightmare!

‘The Great’s victory at UFC 290 was a spectacle to behold. He faced a tough opponent in Rodriguez, who recently became the interim title holder. In a captivating fight, Volkanovski’s wrestling-heavy approach paid off as he secured three takedowns in the first round and unleashed a devastating ground and pound.

But ‘El Pantera’ showcased his dynamic striking skills and even managed to hurt the champion with a combo in the third round. However, Volkanovski retaliated with a mighty right hand, followed by a takedown, sealing his win with an impressive display of ground and pound.

Post-fight events took an intriguing turn as ‘The Great’ rolled up to #5 featherweight contender Ilia Topuria. In a fiery exchange with the undefeated 14-0-0 UFC fighter, the featherweight champion fearlessly challenged Topuria, vowing to end his unbeaten streak. ‘Volk’ declared, “You might be undefeated, but I’m coming for that zero.”

In the same vein, Alexander Volkanovski’s triumph at UFC 290 reaffirmed his dominance in the featherweight division. But the unexpected union of two sports icons added an extra layer of excitement to an already memorable night.

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