Volkanovski’s UFC Title Reign up in the Air as Champion Is Denied Preferred Fight

What's next for Wollongong's UFC champ Alex Volkanovski

UFC champ Alex Volkanovski talks future fights, acting, and his popular cooking videos after receiving the Keys to Wollongong City.

Volkanovski’s UFC title reign up in the air as champion is denied preferred fight

The featherweight king was eyeing a defence against Movsar Evloev, who says he has a different fight booked

Yair Rodriguez may be on his way to another featherweight title shot – but not everyone is impressed. According to undefeated and top-ranked Lerone Murphy, it would be a setback for the division if Rodriguez gets another shot. Meanwhile, Movsar Evloev has accepted a top fight against a newcomer! Yair Rodriguez put in a fine performance when he defeated Patricio Pitbull at UFC 314 in April – but the question many are now asking is, is it enough t…

Movsar Evloev Thanks Alexander Volkanovski, Eyes July 26 Return in Abu Dhabi

Movsar Evloev thanks Alexander Volkanovski for calling out a fight and targets a July 26 UFC return in Abu Dhabi. With a 19-0 record, Evloev eyes one more win before a title shot. The post Movsar Evloev Thanks Alexander Volkanovski, Eyes July 26 Return in Abu Dhabi first appeared on MMA UK.

After recently regaining the featherweight title, Alexander Volkanovski was hoping to fight undefeated Movsar Evloev next, but it seems the UFC has other plans. Alexander Volkanovski. That’s according to Evloev, who despite being 19-0, including a nine-fight winning streak, has revealed that his next bout will not be a title shot. “Alexander Volkanovski, thank you champ for trying to fight me,” Evloev wrote on X yesterday. “I’ll fight in July an…

Denied! UFC blocks Alexander Volkanovski’s request to fight Movsar Evolev, undefeated contender thanks Featherweight champ anyway

Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC Denied! (again) Unfortunately, the No. 4-ranked, undefeated Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight contender Movsar Evloev will not face champion Alexander Volkanovski for the 145-pound title in his next bout, despite Volkanovski’s efforts to challenge the Russian’s perfect record. Evloev shared the disappointing update via social media today (Thurs., May 22, 2025). “If you are a UFC fighter and believ…