Jorge Masvidal recently weighed in on Alexander Volkanovski’s chances against Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy. Volkanovski, who reclaimed the featherweight throne at UFC 314 last year by cruising to a unanimous decision victory over Diego Lopes, will return to team with Lopes at UFC 325 later this month.
This will mark Alexander Volkanovski’s first title defense of his second reign. He plans to beat Lopes this time without taking any damage and then look for a quick turnaround to face the undefeated Evloev or Murphy. In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, ‘The Great’ said:
“I plan on going there and not taking any damage and having a quick turnaround… then maybe we can do it with someone like Movsar or Lerone Murphy.”
Watch Alexander Volkanovski’s comments below:
Jorge Masvidal believes Alexander Volkanovski cannot get past Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy
Former UFC BMF queen Jorge Masvidal believes Alexander Volkanovski can’t get past Lerone Murphy or Movsar Evloev. Both undefeated top contenders are at their best, with elite skills, brutal cardio and high-level wrestling.
Masvidal says that while Volkanovski did a great job against Islam Makhachev in the wrestling department in their first outing at UFC 284, he wouldn’t be able to do the same against Evloev because the 31-year-old Russian fighter has a different pace. He told Death Row MMA:
“I don’t think Volk beats either of these guys. Movsar will be too much in wrestling, in a different way. I know Volk did great against Islam in wrestling, but Movsar has a different pace than Islam.”
‘Gambred’ then warned the Australian UFC champion about Murphy’s reach, emphatically how explosive and dangerous can be ‘The Miracle’.
“I see Murphy getting Volk now. Volk has no control over this guy. I’d be surprised if Volk can take him down and hold him. And on the feet, this guy is much taller, explosive and he doesn’t do stupid things to hurt himself.”
Finally, Masvidal opined that it will be interdimensional if Volkanovski beats Evloev and Murphy.
“If Volk could take off this glove – the greatest featherweight that ever lived, maybe the fighter that ever lived. Then if he could beat those two guys, that’s inter-dimensional sh*t, another level of greatness.”
Check out Jorge Masvidal’s comments below:
If Volkanovski beats Lopes again, Masvidal’s perspective could change. Previously, after ‘The Great’ suffered consecutive knockout losses to Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev, many believed that the younger, more explosive Lopes would hand him the same fate. However, on fight night, the champion proved why experience is most important.
By pulling off a similar performance at UFC 325, the 37-year-old would send a clear warning to Evloev and Murphy, who await a title shot next.
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