Legendary MMA coach says ‘time is ticking’ for Alexander Volkanovski as he makes bold UFC 333 prediction

Has Volkanovski's time ran out?

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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Coach Mike Brown predicted Movsar Evloev will dethrone featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333.
Brown stated that Volkanovski is past his prime and cannot endure 25 minutes against Evloev.
Alexander Volkanovski is scheduled to make the second defense of his second featherweight reign.

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American Top Team coach Mike Brown has predicted that Movsar Evloev will defeat Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. Brown claimed that time has caught up with the reigning featherweight champion, arguing that Volkanovski is no longer in his prime and will be unable to match Evloev's endurance across a five-round title fight.

While Volkanovski has acknowledged Evloev as a dangerous contender, the undefeated Russian has faced criticism from figures like Demetrious Johnson and Jose Aldo over his lack of promotional finishes. Despite the skepticism, Brown stated Evloev is in peak physical condition and will prove too overwhelming over 25 minutes.

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Legendary MMA coach says ‘time is ticking’ for Alexander Volkanovski as he makes bold UFC 333 prediction

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