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Movsar Evloev has revealed he intends to move up to lightweight at some point in his career, citing a demanding weight cut as the primary reason. The featherweight contender currently sheds approximately 12 kg to make the 145-pound limit and says his frame continues to grow. He has not set a specific timeline for the division change.

Movsar Evloev has fired back at Alexander Volkanovski's claim that Evloev won't be able to hold him on the ground. Evloev says he is prepared to take Volkanovski down repeatedly throughout all 25 minutes if necessary, insisting nothing will stop him. The two meet in the UFC 333 main event in Abu Dhabi on October 24.


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Alexander Volkanovski says he is not concerned about Movsar Evloev's grappling game and insists he will keep the fight standing. Volkanovski acknowledges that Evloev could take him down but flatly denies that Evloev will be able to hold him there. He pointed to his previous outing against Islam Makhachev as evidence that he can handle elite-level wrestlers.



Alexander Volkanovski has stated that a disastrous result against Movsar Evloev could end his career. The former featherweight champion said that if things go 'terribly wrong' he is done, but would continue fighting if the bout goes well and leaves him undamaged.


Alexander Volkov will face #5-ranked Rizvan Kuniev in a heavyweight title eliminator at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24. The winner will be positioned to challenge for the UFC heavyweight title in 2027, facing whichever fighter emerges from the anticipated rematch between champion Tom Aspinall and interim champion Ciryl Gane. UFC 333 will be headlined by two title bouts, including Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev and Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili in a trilogy fight.


Movsar Evloev has a professional MMA record of 20-0-0 (wins-losses-draws).
Movsar Evloev is next scheduled to fight Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333 on October 24, 2026.
Movsar Evloev is 32 years old, born February 11, 1994.
Movsar Evloev stands 170 cm (5'7") tall, with a 183 cm (72") reach.
Yes — Movsar Evloev is undefeated with a perfect 20-0 record.
Movsar Evloev is from Russia and competes in the Featherweight division.
Movsar Evloev is ranked #1 in the UFC Featherweight division.
Movsar Evloev last fought on March 21, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy, defeating Lerone Murphy by majority decision.
Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy by majority decision at UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy on March 21, 2026. The official scorecards were Ben Cartlidge 48-46, Derek Cleary 48-46, Clemens Werner 47-47 (winner's score first).
Movsar Evloev defeated Aljamain Sterling by unanimous decision at UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura on December 7, 2024. All three judges (Ben Cartlidge, Derek Cleary, Sal D'amato) scored the fight 29-28 in Movsar Evloev's favor.
Movsar Evloev is a 32-year-old Featherweight fighter, ranked #1, with a 20-0-0 record. Next fight: vs Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333 on October 24, 2026. Last fought March 2026.