Movsar Evloev is determined to achieve an unprecedented feat at UFC 333. The Russian faces Alexander Volkanovski in the main event, in a fight for the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg), and, even without ever having achieved a stoppage in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, believes he can overcome the champion.
In an interview with MMA Fighting, Evloev stated that he is determined to finish the fight before the end of regulation time and achieve his first stoppage victory in the UFC.
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"We are looking to get our first submission win in the UFC," said Movsar Evloev.
Clash of styles between Volkanovski x Evloev
The clash between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev pits two distinct yet dominant styles against each other in the UFC featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg). At 37 years old, the champion boasts an experienced record of 28 wins and 4 losses, backed by more than 5 hours of action in the octagon, a 57% significant strike landing rate, and a game based on feints and movement.
In contrast, the 32-year-old Russian challenger Evloev boasts a perfect record of 20-0. The challenger compensates for his lower experience with an overwhelming volume of takedowns, averaging 4,78 takedowns every 15 minutes, almost three times the Australian's average of 1,63.
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