Alexander Volkanovski: Matchup Rumors Are True

Alexander Volkanovski says he was expecting Movsar Evloev to be the next challenger for the title.

"It's pretty clear that it wasn't gonna be Movsar. I thought he would be, because he's undefeated. Yair's name has popped up, but no dates are set right now. The rumours you're all… pic.twitter.com/4IpgchPwPC

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) June 5, 2025 Alexander Volkanovski recently detailed his next title defense scenario.

Movsar Evloev (19-0) is widely considered the next right featherweight contender, including by Volkanovski. However, the undefeated Russian recently announced that he will be fighting at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26. Volkanovski (27-4) has now confirmed that Evloev isn’t…