Volkanovski Prepares for Title Defense Against Evloev

Alexander Volkanovski has commenced training for what he anticipates will be his next featherweight title defense against Movsar Evloev, an undefeated contender.

Volkanovski, who recently secured a decision victory over Diego Lopes at UFC 325 in February, shared in a vlog that while the fight is not officially confirmed, he is preparing for Evloev, a grappling specialist from Russia. He noted that he is focusing on wrestling in anticipation of the matchup.

Evloev boasts an unblemished record of 20-0 and is seeking his first UFC title shot. Although he has not achieved any finishes in his ten UFC fights, he has notable victories over fighters like Lerone Murphy and Aljamain Sterling. Volkanovski, currently training in Thailand, is treating the potential fight as confirmed and expects an official announcement soon, with several UFC events scheduled for the remainder of the year.