Movsar Evloev claims Alexander Volkanovski surpassed Jose Aldo in featherweight rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
UFC featherweight contender Movsar Evloev identifies champion Alexander Volkanovski as the greatest featherweight in history. Evloev contends that the performance of Jose Aldo suffered following the introduction of enhanced drug testing, placing him behind Volkanovski in the division's hierarchy. Alexander Volkanovski currently holds the featherweight title after reclaiming the belt at UFC 314 and defending it at UFC 325. Evloev, who holds a 20-0 record, is scheduled to challenge Alexander Volkanovski for the title at UFC 333 on Oct. 24. The event will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Despite his focus on the upcoming championship bout, Evloev indicated that he expects to move up in weight eventually as he continues to manage a 26-pound weight cut to reach the featherweight limit.
- •Movsar Evloev challenges Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333 on Oct. 24.
- •The fight will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
- •Movsar Evloev claims Jose Aldo struggled after UFC doping testing began.
- •Alexander Volkanovski defended his belt twice against Diego Lopes.
- •Movsar Evloev says he currently cuts 26 pounds to compete at featherweight.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Top UFC featherweight holds one thing against Jose Aldo in GOAT debate
"Does Movsar Evloev have a point in picking Alexander Volkanovski as the featherweight GOAT over Jose Aldo?
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