Petr Yan backs Volkanovski against Evloev in UFC 333 title fight

Petr Yan has expressed confidence in Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his UFC 333 featherweight title defense against Movsar Evloev on October 24 in Abu Dhabi. Yan highlighted Volkanovski's defensive wrestling and striking as key advantages, stating it might be challenging for Evloev to win unless he can submit or knock out the champion. Volkanovski looks to secure his second title defense after reclaiming the belt earlier this year, while Evloev aims for his first UFC title following a successful title eliminator fight. Yan noted the competitive nature of the matchup while favoring Volkanovski slightly, giving it a 55/45 split in the champion's favor.

• 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Petr Yan Gives Alexander Volkanovski the Edge in UFC 333 Showdown With Movsar Evloev