Former BMF champion Jorge Masvidal isn’t convinced that Alexander Volkanovski could beat Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy.

In the main event of UFC 325, Alexander Volkanovski will defend his UFC featherweight championship against Diego Lopes. It marks the second time in under a year that the two have fought for the belt, with ‘The Great’ defeating Lopes to become a two-time world champion in their first meeting.

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Ever since the rematch was announced, fans have been critical of UFC’s decision to award Lopes another title shot ahead of contenders Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev. Volkanovski, meanwhile, is trying to go out there and stay focused on the task at hand.

In a recent episode of his podcast, Jorge Masvidal became the latest fighter to weigh in on Volkanovski’s future, and how he may perform against the two aforementioned featherweights.

Masvidal’s view on Volkanovski’s future

“I don’t think Volk beats either of those two guys to tell you the truth,” Masvidal said on his “Death Row MMA” podcast. “I think Movsar will be too much with the wrestling in a different way. I know he did amazing against Islam (Makhachev) with the wrestling, Volk, so that’s saying a lot.

“But I think Movsar could find a way to get to his legs and make it a dog fight. He has a different pace than Islam. He’s not as technical, I think, as Islam. He’s not as savvy as Islam, but he’s got more of a motor than Islam. He’ll put up more attempts, and that could cost you.”

“I think Murphy vs. Volk, I also see Volk getting got,” Masvidal said. “I see Murphy right now getting him. Volk can’t control this guy. I don’t think he’ll be able take him down and hold him down. I’d be surprised if he was able to take him down, hold him down. I’d be thoroughly surprised. And on the feet, this guy’s way bigger, longer, crazy style of striking, explosive, and still very basic.

“He doesn’t do dumb things and get himself hurt or put himself in harm’s way. So I’d go with Murphy for the title against Volk, too. If Volk can pull this gauntlet off, greatest f*cking featherweight that ever lived, maybe fighter that ever lived, as well. If he could beat those next two dudes right there, that’s interdimensional sh*t. Another level of greatness.”

Quotes via MMA Junkie