Alexander Volkanovski predicts finish over Movsar Evloev at UFC 333: “I’m saying I’ll finish him inside the five rounds for sure”

By Fernando Quiles Jr.

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October 18, 2026, 12:30 pm PDT

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Alexander Volkanovski believes he can score his very first surface considering that 2023 when he satisfies Movsar Evloev.

Volkanovski is set to put his UFC Featherweight Championship at stake versus Evloev on Oct. 24. The title battle is set to heading UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, and the oddsmakers have this one as a choice ’em. It’ll be the very first UFC champion chance for Evloev, who made his shot with wins over the similarity Aljamain Sterling and Lerone Murphy.

As Volkanovski intends to extend his 2nd reign as the 145-pound king, he talked to MMAJunkie.com throughout an Engage fan occasion. “The Great” stated that while Evloev is concentrated on going the range, he believes a surface is more than workable on battle night.

“I’m really positive in my abilities and the fighter I still am,” Volkanovski stated. “I believe I get my hand raised, and I believe I can do it in quite wild style. I think I can get a surface. I believe I can do it inside the 5. He’s stating possibly he wishes to win the choice. I’m stating I’ll complete him inside the 5 rounds for sure. Excellent challenger. Excellent ability. I simply truly believe I’m going to carry out, and it’s going to be among my finest efficiencies. A great deal of individuals are going to go state after this battle, ‘Is that the very best Volk we’ve ever seen?’ I really do think that, I believe simply for the efficiency I’m going to bring.”

Volkanovski has 2 straight wins over Diego Lopes, so Evloev will be the very first fresh face for “The Great” in a while. Whether that will affect the champ at UFC 333 will be a story to view entering into battle week.

Do you believe Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev ends in a surface, or is a choice most likely for the UFC 333 headliner? Let us understand what you believe in the remarks listed below.

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