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

Alexander Volkanovski defends his UFC title in Abu Dhabi…

By Guilherme Cruz · Yahoo

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Alexander Volkanovski warned Movsar Evloev that his elite wrestling alone is not enough to win the title.
Volkanovski defends his UFC featherweight championship against Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
Undefeated challenger Movsar Evloev enters the championship matchup holding a 20-0 professional MMA record.

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UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski stated that challenger Movsar Evloev's wrestling skills will not be enough to defeat him in their upcoming bout at UFC 333. Volkanovski acknowledged Evloev's elite takedown abilities but emphasized that relying on them alone will fail against his defensive wrestling and championship experience.

The title fight is set to headline UFC 333 on Saturday, October 24, in Abu Dhabi. Evloev enters the contest undefeated with a 20-0 career record, while Volkanovski prepares to defend his 145-pound championship belt against the top contender.

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

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