Alex Volkanovski vs Ilia Evloev
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Alex Volkanovski
"The Great"
28-4-0Ilia Evloev
20-0-0Physical Comparison
Both fighters share the same reach at 5cm — neither has a rangefinding advantage.
This is a orthodox vs | fighting_out_of = matchup — creating interesting angles and footwork dynamics. Ilia Evloev fighting from the southpaw stance often poses problems for orthodox fighters, particularly with the straight left hand and lead-foot positioning.
Record & Experience
Alex Volkanovski brings a record of 28-4-0 across 32 professional bouts (88% win rate).Ilia Evloev enters with 20-0-0 from 20 fights (100% win rate).
Alex Volkanovski has the experience edge with 32 bouts compared to 20 — that's 12 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
In terms of finishing power, Alex Volkanovski is the more prolific finisher with a 46% stoppage rate compared to 15% for Ilia Evloev. Volkanovski has shown the ability to end fights decisively.
Ilia Evloev is unbeaten at 20-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
Key Factors
Volkanovski's Path to Victory
- • Lean on greater experience (32 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Evloev's Path to Victory
- • Higher win percentage (100% vs 88%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Alex Volkanovski vs Ilia Evloev — FAQ
- What are Alex Volkanovski's and Ilia Evloev's records?
- Alex Volkanovski is 28-4-0 (13 KOs). Ilia Evloev is 20-0-0 (3 KOs).
- Who has the longer reach — Alex Volkanovski or Ilia Evloev?
- Both fighters share an equal 5cm reach.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Alex Volkanovski has the higher KO rate at 46% compared to Ilia Evloev's 15%.