Volkanovski faces Evloev at UFC 333 after costume stunt steals presser
Featherweight champion Volkanovski fights undefeated Movsar Evloev on Sunday in Abu Dhabi, seeking his seventh title defence.
Volkanovski arrived at Friday's UFC 333 press conference in Abu Dhabi dressed as Streetfighter character Joe. Volkanovski wore blond hair, tight red pants, and star-covered wristbands.
The costume dominated the room. Heavyweight Alexander Volkov then pretended to be a journalist and asked the UFC boss how to become UFC champion.
The UFC boss either didn't recognise the No. 4 ranked contender or played along brilliantly. He smiled, said "yeah, I know", and asked Volkov how many fights he'd had.
Volkanovski fights undefeated Movsar Evloev on Sunday at 5am AEDT, seeking his seventh title defence.
- 38
- Volkanovski age
- Seventh
- Title defences sought
- Sunday 25 October, 5am AEDT
- Fight time
- No. 4 heavyweight contender
- Volkov ranking
Why it mattersVolkanovski is chasing his greatest win since beating Max Holloway three times; Evloev has never lost in the cage.
AustraliaVolkanovski, from Wollongong, fights one of the UFC's most dangerous challengers on a Sunday morning Australian time.
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