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Evloev Targets First UFC Finish Against Volkanovski

Evloev Targets First UFC Finish Against Volkanovski

Movsar Evloev wants his first UFC stoppage to come in the biggest fight of his career. The unbeaten Russian featherweight told MMA Fighting that he plans to finish Alexander Volkanovski when they meet for the 145-pound title at UFC 333 on Oct.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 29

Unbeaten Russian Promises First UFC Finish Against Aussie Champion

Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against undefeated Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 on October 24 in Abu Dhabi The two fighters trained together

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 28
Volkanovski On Training With Evloev Before UFC 333

Volkanovski On Training With Evloev Before UFC 333

Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev sparred together years before their UFC 333 featherweight title fight was booked. The two crossed paths when Volkanovski was preparing for his 2017 bout with Jose Aldo and Evloev was wrapping up a bantamweight title run with M-1 Challenge, MMA Fighting reported.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 25
Ex-MMA champion who ended Khabib protege’s UFC career returns on Alexander Volkanovski undercard

Ex-MMA champion who ended Khabib protege’s UFC career returns on Alexander Volkanovski undercard

One of Khamzat Chimaev’s teammates has his second UFC fight on the calendar. After kicking off the October schedule with UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, the leading promotion in MMA will take the Octagon back to Abu Dhabi for the month’s second numbered event.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 21
Volkanovski's Reaction To Ruffy KO Goes Viral

Volkanovski's Reaction To Ruffy KO Goes Viral

Alexander Volkanovski was visibly stunned cornering Mauricio Ruffy when Arman Tsarukyan stopped the lightweight with consecutive elbows in the first round at UFC 331.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 20
Watch Alexander Volkanovski’s heartbroken corner reaction to Arman Tsarukyan KO’ing Mauricio Ruffy

Watch Alexander Volkanovski’s heartbroken corner reaction to Arman Tsarukyan KO’ing Mauricio Ruffy

The UFC featherweight champion was distraught after how Saturday’s co-main event unfolded. Mauricio Ruffy failed in his attempt to become the latest fighter to secure a major upset in 2026 at UFC 331.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 19

Israel Adesanya Trains With Alexander Volkanovski in Australia

Israel Adesanya has been training at Alexander Volkanovski’s gym in Wollongong, Australia Adesanya left City Kickboxing in July after 16 years with the

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 18
Volkanovski Defends Against Evloev At UFC 333

Volkanovski Defends Against Evloev At UFC 333

Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title against undefeated contender Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 on Oct. 24 in Abu Dhabi, the promotion confirmed Thursday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC 333 undercard loses big fight as top 10 contender drops out

Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC 333 undercard loses big fight as top 10 contender drops out

Arnold Allen’s plan for three fights in a calendar year for the first time in the UFC has taken a hit. Numbered events are coming thick and fast for the leading promotion in MMA.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
Alexander Volkanovski backs Joshua Van at UFC 331 due to lasting impression champion left on him

Alexander Volkanovski backs Joshua Van at UFC 331 due to lasting impression champion left on him

Alexander Volkanovski shared his breakdown of the UFC 331 main event. Volkanovski is in preparations for what he doesn’t expect to be his final fight, with his featherweight title on the line next month in Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Mauricio Ruffy leaks Alexander Volkanovski’s brutal training: ‘Don’t know if I’m supposed to say this’

Mauricio Ruffy leaks Alexander Volkanovski’s brutal training: ‘Don’t know if I’m supposed to say this’

Mauricio Ruffy has been training with one of the greatest of all time ahead of UFC 331. After two wins so far in 2026, Ruffy will look to secure his first shot at the UFC lightweight title by spoiling Arman Tsarukyan’s return in Los Angeles this Saturday.

UFC Featherweight Champ Alexander Volkanovski Drops 365-LBS Super Bowl Champ With One Punch

UFC Featherweight Champ Alexander Volkanovski Drops 365-LBS Super Bowl Champ With One Punch

Alexander Volkanovski is not necessarily known for having the strongest punch in the UFC. The Aussie mostly relies on his footwork to pick apart his opponents.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 16
Watch Alexander Volkanovski drop 6ft 8in NFL star despite 220lb weight disadvantage

Watch Alexander Volkanovski drop 6ft 8in NFL star despite 220lb weight disadvantage

Alexander Volkanovski proved size doesn’t matter during his recent meeting with a Super Bowl champion. The 5ft 6in UFC featherweight champion met with NFL star Jordan Mailata for a training day.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 16
UFC 145-Pound Champ Alexander Volkanovski Makes 365-Pound NFL Super Bowl Champion Tap Out

UFC 145-Pound Champ Alexander Volkanovski Makes 365-Pound NFL Super Bowl Champion Tap Out

Alexander Volkanovski just proved that sometimes, you really can’t buy your way out of a submission. Not even if you’re a 365-pound NFL offensive lineman.

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Volkanovski Submits NFL Giant In Wild Challenge Video

Volkanovski Submits NFL Giant In Wild Challenge Video

Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski put Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata through a series of combat challenges that saw the 6-foot-8 NFL star question his decision to step into the cage.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 13
Silva Calls Out Volkanovski After Noche UFC Win

Silva Calls Out Volkanovski After Noche UFC Win

Jean Silva finished Jose Miguel Delgado in the third round at Noche UFC on Saturday and called for a shot at the featherweight title next. Silva dropped Delgado late in the main event at Glendale, Arizona, then locked in a one-armed rear-naked choke to force the tap, per MMA Fighting.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 11

Tommy McMillen Eyes Championship Gold: Volunteers as UFC 333 Standby

Tommy McMillen has volunteered to serve as backup fighter for the UFC 333 title fight The featherweight bout features Alexander Volkanovski versus Movsar

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 10
Noche UFC’s Tommy McMillen says he’ll ‘dust’ Alexander Volkanovski in UFC 333 backup offer

Noche UFC’s Tommy McMillen says he’ll ‘dust’ Alexander Volkanovski in UFC 333 backup offer

Tommy McMillen elaborated on his previous comments about a matchup with Alexander Volkanovski. Many have high hopes for McMillen’s star potential after earning back-to-back post-fight bonuses in his two Octagon appearances.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 10
Silva Picks Evloev Over Volkanovski At UFC 333

Silva Picks Evloev Over Volkanovski At UFC 333

Jean Silva believes Movsar Evloev will dethrone Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333. The UFC featherweight contender told MMA Fighting ahead of his own Noche UFC main event this weekend that he expects Evloev to hand Volkanovski a loss when they clash for the 145-pound title.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 10

McMillen Offers To Be Backup For Volkanovski Vs. Evloev

Tommy McMillen says he's ready to step in as backup for the UFC 333 featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev. McMillen, who faces Marwan Rahiki this Saturday at Noche UFC in Glendale, told MMA Fighting he'd take either spot if the promotion calls.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 4
Evloev On His UFC Finish Record Ahead Of Volkanovski

Evloev On His UFC Finish Record Ahead Of Volkanovski

Movsar Evloev has no interest in critics who complain about his lack of finishes inside the UFC octagon. The undefeated featherweight contender meets Alexander Volkanovski for the 145-pound title at UFC 333, where he expects to control the fight even if he doesn't stop the man widely considered the division's greatest champion.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 3
Evloev On Volkanovski: 'I Will Take Him Down 100 Times'

Evloev On Volkanovski: 'I Will Take Him Down 100 Times'

Movsar Evloev plans to rely on his wrestling as often as necessary when he challenges Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title at UFC 333. The

MMA News / EssentiallySports / August 28
Alexander Volkanovski Reveals the Only Way Movsar Evloev Can Beat Him at UFC 333

Alexander Volkanovski Reveals the Only Way Movsar Evloev Can Beat Him at UFC 333

Movsar Evloev’s camp is definitely studying the tapes, crafting a game plan, and training hard to dethrone Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333 on October 24 and become the new featherweight champion.

MMA News / Yardbarker / August 14
Islam Makhachev's UFC record isn't as impressive as it looks

Islam Makhachev's UFC record isn't as impressive as it looks

As Islam Makhachev enters his first welterweight title defense against Ian Garry at UFC 330, fans and pundits are treating it as a foregone conclusion that Makhachev will pull away with the win.

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Alexander Volkanovski Retains Featherweight Title With Masterclass Win at UFC 325

Alexander Volkanovski Retains Featherweight Title With Masterclass Win at UFC 325

SYDNEY — Fighting on home soil for the first time in his UFC career, Alexander Volkanovski delivered exactly what the moment demanded. In the main event of UFC 325 at Qudos Bank Arena, Volkanovski successfully defended his featherweight title with a composed, five-round unanimous decision victory over Diego Lopes in their rematch.

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