WATCH: Alexander Volkanovski parties with Shaquille O’Neal and NBA champion Jamal Murray after UFC 290

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski was seen celebrating his glorious victory over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 with NBA legends Jamal Murray and Shaquille O'Neal.

WATCH: Alexander Volkanovski parties with Shaquille O’Neal and NBA champion Jamal Murray after UFC 290

Alexander Volkanovski posted celebrating with NBA stars in UFC 290 after party (Image source: Getty Images and Instagram)

Alexander Volkanovski delivered a crushing defeat to Yair Rodriguez in their most recent fight at UFC 290. Volkanovski secured a TKO victory, marking his fifth successful title defense. Notable celebrities and big names in the industry were present to witness the main event. The after-party celebrations caught the eye of netizens as Volkanovski celebrated with Jamal Murray and another NBA legend.

Alexander Volkanovski shared a story of the post-fight celebrations on his Instagram account. The champion was joined by none other than Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq, known in parties as DJ Diesel, has embraced his passion for DJing. Amidst the vibrant ambiance, Volkanovski, Murray, and the attendees reveled in the electrifying musical skills of DJ Diesel. Meanwhile, excitement filled the party as O’Neal expertly commanded the decks, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone present.

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Shaq announced the after-party even before the fight started. He uploaded a picture on Instagram alongside Dana White in the UFC octagon. The much-anticipated celebration took place at the Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas, Nevada. Enthusiastic fans have embraced Shaquille O’Neal’s foray into the world of DJing, eagerly enjoying his music skills.

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Adding to his repertoire, the NBA legend recently released his latest single, titled “Bang Your Head” featuring Hairitage. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski is not usually the type to attend wild after-parties or hang out in clubs with celebrities or others. But his fans were delighted to see another aspect of the Featherweight Champion after a well deserved night of victory.

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Internet reacts to Alexander Volkanovski’s after-party celebration with NBA legends

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Netizens react to Alexander Volkanovski’s post-fight celebrations with NBA stars ( Image source: Getty Images )

The festivities that ensued after UFC 290, where Alexander Volkanovski found himself celebrating alongside Shaquille O’Neal and NBA champion Jamal Murray, garnered a lot of attention. Meanwhile, it offered fans a fresh perspective on the featherweight champion’s character. Here are some reactions to Volkanvski’s story from Twitter:

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Volkanovski continues to dominate the featherweight division as its top contender. The featherweight champion ranks #2 in the UFC’s Men’s Pound-for-Pound rankings. Yair Rodriguez remains the Interim Featherweight Champion. Volkanovski announced in his octagon interview that he would be getting hand surgery. “I need surgery on my arm. This training camp has been tough…I will stay in shape for recovery and I’ll be back soon,” he said.

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