Movsar Evloev is assured in his prediction for the featherweight title struggle at UFC 314.
Alexander Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) takes on Diego Lopes (26-6 MMA, 5-1 UFC) for the vacant 145-pound belt within the April 12 fundamental occasion at Kaseya Heart in Miami.
Volkanovski has been knocked out by Ilia Topuria and UFC light-weight champion Islam Makhachev in his previous two fights. But when he can get well and return to the shape which noticed him defend his featherweight title 5 occasions, Evloev (19-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) thinks he beats Lopes handily.
“I believe if Volkanovski has 50 p.c of his prime form, he can beat this man simple,” Evloev informed Home of Fight. “I’ll be subsequent for him, and we’ll see.”
Many individuals suppose Evloev was snubbed out of the title image, however regardless of holding a current win over Lopes, the undefeated contender isn’t fully stunned.
“No, however people who find themselves rooting for the game, they had been ready for me as a contender for the title,” Evloev stated. “However now it’s somewhat little bit of a distinct time as a result of folks want extra trash (discuss), soiled stuff, some finishes. Even if you happen to lose 10 occasions however you’ve gotten finishes, you’ve gotten extra of an opportunity to get a title shot.”
Volkanovski stated he’s prepared to make a fast turnaround and supply Evloev a title shot if victorious at UFC 314.
“We’ll see what the UFC will say about me or about his subsequent opponent, however I’m prepared,” Evloev stated. “I’m prepared since I beat (Aljamain Sterling) behind you, and I’m nonetheless ready for a struggle or struggle information, however nothing but. No one is accepting to struggle towards me.”
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