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Alexander Volkanovski is booked to fight Movsar Evloev at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev (Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi) on Sat 24 Oct 2026.
Latest status: BOOKED: vs Movsar Evloev for the title, UFC 333, Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, 24 Oct 2026 (UFC.com event page). Last fight: Beat Diego Lopes (Decision (unanimous), UFC 325, 31 Jan 2026).
Updated (UAE time) · Percentages are NextSmash model estimates, not facts or betting advice.
Forecast: likely opponents Model estimate
Each percentage is the estimated chance of being his next opponent. These are not chances of winning. The confirmed bout above is official; this forecast is not.
- 92%chance next opponentTitle fight, officially on the card. The rest is withdrawal risk.Likely event: UFC 333 · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi · 24 Oct
Field / other: 8%. This covers everyone not listed above.
- Likely event
- UFC 333, Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, 24 Oct 2026 · Event page: UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev
- Last fight
- Win vs Diego Lopes · Decision (unanimous) R5 5:00 · UFC 325 · 31 Jan 2026
- Career stage
- Champion.
- Confidence
- High (High = officially booked · Medium = reported or a fighter's own claim · Low = model only)
- Last updated
- (UAE time)
What changed?
- UFC.com event: UFC 333, Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, 24 Oct 2026 · source
Only dated items with a source are listed: news reports used for the estimate, plus changes to our logged estimates.
Fight history Pro record 28-4-0
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Time | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Diego Lopes 🇧🇷 | Decision (unanimous) · R5, 5:00 | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 325 | |
| W | Diego Lopes 🇧🇷 | Decision (unanimous) · R5, 5:00 | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 314 | |
| L | Ilia Topuria 🇬🇪 | KO (punch) · R2, 3:32 | 2 | 3:32 | UFC 298 | |
| L | Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 | KO (head kick and punches) · R1, 3:06 | 1 | 3:06 | UFC 294 | |
| W | Yair Rodríguez 🇲🇽 | TKO (punches) · R3, 4:19 | 3 | 4:19 | UFC 290 | |
| L | Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 | Decision (unanimous) · R5, 5:00 | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 284 | |
| W | Max Holloway 🇺🇸 | Decision (unanimous) · R5, 5:00 | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 276 | |
| W | Jung Chan-sung | TKO (punches) · R4, 0:45 | 4 | 0:45 | UFC 273 | |
| W | Brian Ortega 🇺🇸 | Decision (unanimous) · R5, 5:00 | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 266 | |
| W | Max Holloway 🇺🇸 | Decision (split) · R5, 5:00 | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 251 | |
| W | Max Holloway 🇺🇸 | Decision (unanimous) · R5, 5:00 | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 245 | |
| W | José Aldo | Decision (unanimous) · R3, 5:00 | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 237 | |
| W | Chad Mendes | TKO (punches) · R2, 4:14 | 2 | 4:14 | UFC 232 | |
| W | Darren Elkins | Decision (unanimous) · R3, 5:00 | 3 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov | |
| W | Jeremy Kennedy | TKO (punches and elbows) · R2, 4:57 | 2 | 4:57 | UFC 221 |
Show all 32 fights
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Time | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Shane Young | Decision (unanimous) · R3, 5:00 | 3 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura | |
| W | Mizuto Hirota | Decision (unanimous) · R3, 5:00 | 3 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt | |
| W | Yusuke Kasuya | TKO (punches) · R2, 2:06 | 2 | 2:06 | UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson | |
| W | Jai Bradney | TKO (punches) · R1, N/A | 1 | N/A | Wollongong Wars 4 | |
| W | Jamie Mullarkey | KO (punch) · R1, 3:23 | 1 | 3:23 | Australian FC 15 | |
| W | Yusuke Yachi | Submission (triangle choke) · R4, 3:43 | 4 | 3:43 | Pacific Xtreme Combat 50 | |
| W | James Bishop | TKO (punches) · R1, 1:39 | 1 | 1:39 | Australian FC 13 | |
| W | David Butt | TKO (punches) · R2, 1:52 | 2 | 1:52 | Wollongong Wars 2 | |
| W | Kyle Reyes | Decision (unanimous) · R3, 5:00 | 3 | 5:00 | Pacific Xtreme Combat 45 | |
| W | Jai Bradney | Submission (rear-naked choke) · R1, 4:58 | 1 | 4:58 | Roshambo MMA 3 | |
| W | Rodolfo Marques Diniz | KO (punch) · R1, 3:41 | 1 | 3:41 | Australian FC 9 | |
| W | Greg Atzori | Submission (guillotine choke) · R1, N/A | 1 | N/A | Roshambo MMA 2 | |
| W | Luke Catubig | TKO (punches) · R3, 4:39 | 3 | 4:39 | Australian FC 7 | |
| L | Corey Nelson | TKO (head kick and punches) · R3, 0:13 | 3 | 0:13 | Australian FC 5 | |
| W | Anton Zafir | TKO (punches) · R4, 2:19 | 4 | 2:19 | Roshambo MMA 1 | |
| W | Regan Wilson | TKO (doctor stoppage) · R1, 2:49 | 1 | 2:49 | Southern Fight Promotions: Cage Conquest 2 | |
| W | Gerhard Voigt | Decision (unanimous) · R3, 5:00 | 3 | 5:00 | Revolution Promotions: Revolution at the Roxy |
Professional MMA bouts only, newest first. Source: Wikipedia (checked 2 Oct 2026).
Alexander Volkanovski: frequently asked questions
When is Alexander Volkanovski's next fight?
Alexander Volkanovski is booked to fight Movsar Evloev at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev (Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi) on Sat 24 Oct 2026. Source: the UFC.com event page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Who did Alexander Volkanovski fight last?
Alexander Volkanovski beat Diego Lopes at UFC 325 on 31 Jan 2026 (Decision (unanimous) R5 5:00).
Who is Alexander Volkanovski likely to fight next?
The fight with Movsar Evloev is officially booked. NextSmash model estimate: Movsar Evloev (92%). Updated 1 Oct 2026. These are estimates, not facts or betting advice.
Is Alexander Volkanovski fighting at UFC Sydney?
Not as of 1 Oct 2026: Alexander Volkanovski is booked for UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev on Sat 24 Oct 2026. UFC Fight Night Sydney is set for Sun 7 Feb 2027 at the Afterpay Arena, and no bouts had been announced when we checked on 2 Oct 2026.
What is Alexander Volkanovski's record?
28-4-0 (wins-losses-draws) in professional MMA, as listed on UFC.com (checked 1 Oct 2026).
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Sources
- UFC.com athlete profile (record, rank, last fight) · 1 Oct 2026
- UFC.com rankings (Media + Meta), checked 1 Oct 2026 · 1 Oct 2026
- ESPN fighter profile (country, fight history) · 1 Oct 2026
- UFC.com event: UFC 333, Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, 24 Oct 2026 · 1 Oct 2026
Percentages are NextSmash model estimates from the factors shown above (see methodology). They are not facts, and not betting advice. Records and ranks come from UFC.com; country from ESPN. Checked 1 Oct 2026.