Jorge Masvidal points to Movsar Evloev’s primary advantage over Alexander Volkanovski

Jorge Masvidal believes Movsar Evloev's persistent grappling will be too much for Alexander Volkanovski.

By Farah Hannoun · Yahoo

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:40 PM

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Jorge Masvidal believes Movsar Evloev's persistent grappling will prove too much for Alexander Volkanovski.
Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 on Oct. 24.
Evloev stated he is currently entering his physical prime ahead of the championship fight.

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Jorge Masvidal stated that Movsar Evloev holds a major advantage over featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski heading into their upcoming title clash. According to Masvidal, Evloev's relentless grappling ability will ultimately prove too overwhelming for the reigning champion to manage over five rounds.

Volkanovski is slated to defend his UFC featherweight championship against the undefeated Evloev in the main event of UFC 333 on October 24. While Volkanovski maintains confidence in solving his opponent's style, Masvidal highlighted Evloev's wrestling pressure as the pivotal factor.

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