Jorge Masvidal is making a bold prediction that has the MMA world buzzing. The former UFC welterweight contender believes his American Top Team training partner, Movsar Evloev, is on a trajectory that will lead him past one of the greatest featherweights of all time—Alexander Volkanovski.
Evloev, currently riding an undefeated 20-0 record, has long been considered the top contender in the featherweight division. But despite his dominance, a title shot has remained frustratingly out of reach. Now, Masvidal is stepping up to vouch for his teammate with conviction.
“I’m saying it here right now. Movsar beats Volkanovski,” Masvidal told UFC on Paramount. “I said he was going to beat Murphy. I love Volk. But right now, Movsar is on a different level. That gear that Movsar has… And it’s only going to get tougher for people because he is coming more into his groove, more into his prime physically. I think he beats Volk right now.”
Masvidal’s confidence isn’t baseless. He correctly predicted Evloev’s last win over fellow contender Lerone Murphy, showcasing his keen eye for the sport. And with Evloev holding the longest active winning streak in the featherweight division at 10 fights, the momentum is undeniably on his side.
Even Volkanovski (28-4) has acknowledged Evloev as the No. 1 contender. Yet, the UFC has taken a winding path to this potential matchup. Diego Lopes, who lost to Evloev, surprisingly leapfrogged him to challenge Volkanovski twice—both times unsuccessfully. Now, the division seems to be circling back to the man who has earned his shot the old-fashioned way: by winning, and winning consistently.
For fight fans and sports enthusiasts alike, this is the kind of narrative that makes MMA so compelling. Evloev is entering his physical prime, and if Masvidal’s prediction holds true, we could be witnessing the rise of a new featherweight king. Whether you're gearing up for the next big fight or just love the drama of the Octagon, this is a story worth following—and a reminder that in combat sports, momentum can change everything.