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Alexander Volkanovski: Movsar Evloev has ‘incredible wrestling’ but ‘it’s just not enough for me’

Takedowns have been a crucial part in Movsar Evloev’s success in the UFC, but featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski warns him that those weapons alone won’t be enough to win the title at UFC 333. Volkanovski will hold the record for…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:00 PM
Alexander Volkanovski: Movsar Evloev has ‘incredible wrestling’ but ‘it’s just not enough for me’
Key Things to Know
  • Alexander Volkanovski claimed Movsar Evloev's high-level wrestling will not be enough to beat him at UFC 333.
  • A victory on October 24 in Abu Dhabi would give Volkanovski the most title wins in UFC featherweight history.
  • Evloev enters the matchup undefeated at 20-0 overall, with 10 wins and 49 takedowns in the UFC.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alexander Volkanovski stated during the UFC 333 media day that while Movsar Evloev has incredible wrestling, it will not be enough to defeat him in their upcoming featherweight bout on October 24 in Abu Dhabi. Volkanovski even claimed he could beat the undefeated challenger in a five-round pure wrestling and grappling match.

A victory would give Volkanovski the record for the most title fight wins in UFC featherweight history. Despite conceding only 10 takedowns in featherweight bouts across his career, he emphasized that he respects Evloev's abilities but remains confident in his own defense and ground recovery.

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