Volkanovski Responds To Evloev's Callout

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Following Movsar Evloev's majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy at UFC London, Alexander Volkanovski has responded to Evloev's callout. The buildup has already taken a personal turn, with the 31-year-old Evloev targeting Volkanovski's age. Volkanovski, 37, was quick to dismiss the notion that a fight against Evloev would be boring, saying he is confident Evloev won't be able to hold him down and that the fight will be an exciting one.

Why it matters

This potential matchup between the UFC featherweight champion Volkanovski and rising contender Evloev would be a highly anticipated fight in the division, as Evloev looks to test himself against the dominant champion.

The details

Evloev called out Volkanovski after his win at UFC London, saying 'Before he gets too old, let's make it happen. I'm ready in May.' Volkanovski has indicated he is targeting a return in July or August, with the UFC eyeing a headliner for either International Fight Week in Las Vegas or a homecoming defense in Australia. Volkanovski dismissed Evloev's claim that the fight would be boring, saying 'I don't care about it, because it ain't going to be a boring fight with me. Because you ain't holding me down, I can guarantee you that.'

• Evloev called out Volkanovski after his win at UFC London on March 21, 2026.
• Volkanovski is targeting a return in July or August 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The UFC is eyeing a potential headliner fight between Volkanovski and Evloev for either International Fight Week in Las Vegas or a homecoming defense for Volkanovski in Australia, likely in July or August 2026.