Volkanovski respects Evloev's skills ahead of UFC 333 bout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will face undefeated Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 on October 24 in Abu Dhabi. Volkanovski acknowledges Evloev's effective fighting style, which has kept him undefeated at 20-0, but believes he has the tools to secure victory. Despite Evloev's tendency to win by decision, Volkanovski is confident in his ability to resist that path. The champion emphasized his respect for Evloev while asserting that his skill set is not as effective against him.
- •Volkanovski has a record of 28-4 in MMA.
- •Evloev is 20-0 in professional MMA fights.
- •The fight takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
- •UFC 333 is scheduled for October 24.
- •Evloev's recent win was by majority decision over Leron Murphy.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Alexander Volkanovski respects Movsar Evloev's résumé but has clear message before UFC 333
"Movsar Evloev's style has been problematic for all of his opponents, but that's where Alexander Volkanovski is coming in to change things.
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