Volkanovski Responds To Evloev’s Callout

Following Movsar Evloev’s majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy at UFC London on March 21, Alexander Volkanovski has responded to talk of a fight. 

The buildup has already taken a personal turn, with the 31-year-old Evloev using his post-fight platform to target the champion’s age. “Before he gets too old, let’s make it happen. I’m ready in May.” Volk has indicated he is targeting a return in July or August. Sources suggest the UFC is eyeing a headliner for either International Fight Week in Las Vegas or a homecoming defense in Australia. Volkanovski, 37, was quick to dismiss the notion that a fight against Evloev would be boring. However, Volkanovski admitted he was caught off guard by Evloev’s decision to stand and trade with Murphy for the first two rounds. 

Volkanovski Reacts

“I’m a big believer in wrestling and all that. If you can control someone, then good on ya. Obviously, you want to make it exciting, but at the same time it’s Mixed Martial Arts. But what I love about it – I don’t care about it, because it ain’t going to be a boring fight with me. Because you ain’t holding me down, I can guarantee you that.

“That’s one thing I’m very confident in, and one thing I did say in the post-fight show…I don’t want him to feel like he has to strike with me; I don’t want any excuses. Try to wrestle, but if you get me to the ground, I’m going to get straight back up and fight on the feet anyway. That’s why I know that Movsar’s style isn’t going to be boring when you fight me.

“If anything, I bet you I end up on top and do more damage anyway. It’ll be a fun fight, I want him to do everything he can to try to win. Obviously, he’s a winner, and I want him to try that with me just to show him that – you know how to win, but you don’t know how to win against me,” Volkanovski said