Volkanovski Anticipates Striking Showdown with Evloev at UFC 333

Alexander Volkanovski is set to face Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi this October, where he believes Evloev will have to engage in a striking battle.

The featherweight champion aims to counter Evloev's grappling skills by keeping the fight standing, asserting that Evloev will struggle to hold him down even if he attempts takedowns. Volkanovski expressed confidence in his ability to defend against wrestling pressure, citing his previous performance against Islam Makhachev as proof of his capabilities against elite grapplers.

Volkanovski enters this fight on a two-fight winning streak, looking to defend his title for the second time after regaining it from Ilia Topuria in 2024. UFC 333 will feature this matchup as the main event.