Volkanovski backs himself against unbeaten Evloev at UFC 333
The 38-year-old plans to counter Evloev's wrestling by forcing him to stand and strike.
Australian superstar Alexander Volkanovski fights unbeaten Movsar Evloev on Sunday morning AEDT in Abu Dhabi. Evloev is 22-0 but has not finished any opponent in 13 UFC fights, with no knockouts or submissions to his name.
Volkanovski, 38, plans to nullify his wrestling by forcing him to stand and strike. The Aussie legend used the same blueprint against Islam Makhachev in a 2023 title fight many think Volkanovski won.
Asked if Evloev might surprise him, Volkanovski said: "It doesn't matter because I will problem-solve." On retirement, he says it could be his last fight or he has two or three left in him.
- 22-0 unbeaten, 0 finishes in 13 UFC fights
- Evloev's record
- 38 years old
- Volkanovski's age
- Sunday morning AEDT in Abu Dhabi
- When and where
Why it mattersA win keeps open Volkanovski's shot at super-fights late in his career; a loss at 38 may force retirement.
AustraliaAustralian UFC fans follow Volkanovski's pursuit of more title fights and a potential farewell match against Justin Gaethje next year.
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