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Alexander Volkanovski predicts UFC 333 win vs. Movsar Evloev 'in pretty wild fashion'

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (28-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) has dismissed the idea that Movsar Evloev (20-0 MMA, 10-0 UFC) can outlast him over five rounds in their upcoming title clash at UFC 333. Volkanovski, ranked No.

2 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie pound-for-pound rankings, insists he will secure a victory inside the five-round limit, predicting a dominant performance that could be among his best. Despite Evloev’s reputation for grappling dominance—he has landed 52 takedowns across 10 UFC fights—Volkanovski remains confident in his striking superiority, acknowledging Evloev’s calculated footwork but dismissing the notion that he can’t compete on the feet.

The 38-year-old champion emphasized that he does not rely solely on grappling, instead planning to force the fight to stand-up exchanges where he believes he holds the advantage. Evloev, meanwhile, has stated his intention to thoroughly dominate Volkanovski over the full distance, though he wouldn’t be opposed to finishing the fight early.

The bout, set to headline UFC 333 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, will test Volkanovski’s claim of delivering a career-best performance against a challenger known for his relentless takedown approach.

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