Alexander Volkanovski prepares for possible title defense against Movsar Evloev
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:44 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Alexander Volkanovski is training in Thailand for a potential featherweight title defense against Movsar Evloev, who remains undefeated in the UFC. Volkanovski stated that it's likely he will face Evloev next, following his own successful title reclaim against Diego Lopes in January. Evloev holds a record of 20-0, with all his UFC victories coming by decision. Volkanovski, who has previously defended his title five times, is focusing on wrestling training to counter Evloev's grappling skills.
- •Volkanovski is currently training in Thailand.
- •Evloev is 10-0 in the UFC, all wins by decision.
- •Volkanovski reclaimed the title from Lopes earlier this year.
- •Volkanovski previously lost to Ilia Topuria in 2024.
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Alexander Volkanovski already training for the undefeated fighter he expects next
"Alexander Volkanovski is confident Movsar Evloev will be the next challenger for his Ultimate Fighting Championship title.
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