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Movsar Evloev will put his perfect record on the line against Alexander Volkanovski in the UFC 333 main event this Saturday. Evloev enters at 20-0 with 10 consecutive UFC victories, most recently defeating Lerone Murphy. His resume includes wins over Aljamain Sterling, Arnold Allen, Diego Lopes and Dan Ige.
Volkanovski brings 14 years of professional experience and an 18-1 mark at featherweight. The former champion has beaten Max Holloway three times and Jose Aldo once, with Ilia Topuria standing as the only 145-pound fighter to defeat him.
Evloev has already set his sights beyond Saturday, addressing potential challenger Arman Tsarukyan. The longtime lightweight contender, who is awaiting a title shot against Justin Gaethje, has previously teased a move to 145 pounds. Evloev said of Tsarukyan, "It's my territory," and added that Tsarukyan should make the weight if he wants to compete there.
Despite his confidence, Evloev downplayed what immediate glory would mean, saying that taking the belt now would not make him the best featherweight and that two title defenses would not be enough.
The UFC 333 card also includes the Petr Yan versus Merab Dvalishvili trilogy bout.
Source: MMA Fighting - Wed Oct 21, 10:30 AM ET
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