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Alexander Volkanovski Welcomes Movsar Evloev Challenge After UFC London Victory
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Alexander Volkanovski has responded to Movsar Evloev’s callout following UFC London. This means that a featherweight championship between the two might be next. Although Volkanovski is not the oldest fighter in the UFC, he has not shunned the age debate, since he still performs at a high standard in defending his title.

Evloev Seeks Title Shot

Evloev reinforced his argument to get a title shot when he won a majority decision in a close win over Lerone Murphy. The win made him undefeated in UFC and put him even stronger as one of the leaders of the division.

Evloev had also clarified his intentions after the fight, saying that he needed to fight Volkanovski as soon as possible. He proposed that the fight would also occur earlier rather than later and mentioned the age of the champion lightheartedly. But highlighted that he was ready to take the chance.

It is no wonder he is persistent, considering the lengthy journey he had to go to become an award contender. Evloev remains undefeated and has beaten several top contenders, building a strong and impressive resume.

Alexander Volkanovski Unimpressed and Self-assured

Alexander Volkanovski praised Evloev’s performance, his versatility, and flexibility during the combat with Lerone Murphy. He pointed out that Evloev was eager to make striking exchanges. These were not expected, given the fact that the challenger is renowned in wrestling.

Even the champion acknowledged that the fight was not easy and even thought of a draw. But he finally concurred that Evloev had done enough to win the match, which gave him more ground to assert as the next challenger.

There is praise, but Alexander Volkanovski is sure about himself. He urged Evloev to use all of his capabilities in a possible encounter, especially his grappling, and he believed in his defensive capabilities.

Wrestling vs. Striking Debate

The difference in styles between the two fighters is one of the primary points of discussion of a possible fight. The grappling-heavy strategy used by Evloev has been one of the main contributors to his success, whereas Volkanovski has always shown himself to be an elite takedown defender.

The champion clarified that he does not require Evloev to use his weaknesses. But instead, he should depend on his strengths. He emphasized that he wants no excuses if the fight materializes, as he would like his opponent to fight at his best.

Volkanovski seems confident about this bout because he has fought with much heavier fighters, where he seemed to neutralize the threat of grappling threats and dictate the fight on his terms

Both fighters are eager to make this fight happen. Alexander Volkanovski suggested that it would be optimal in mid-to-late summer and that it would be ideal to aim at July or August. Evloev has also preferred an early date and time, which indicates his eagerness to ride on his current wave.

Volkanovski vs Evloev Is Going To Be So Fun When It Happens

The possible conflict between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev is growing rapidly in the UFC World. Now that both warriors have shown interest and the rival has confirmed his qualifications, it appears to be the natural next step to have a match in the featherweight division. This fight is going to be a fun one to watch, and we can’t wait.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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