Ex-UFC champ: Movsar Evloev 'kind of gave up' vs. Alexander Volkanovski
There was a moment in the fight that Movsar Evloev's motivation to win was "just drained from him," according to one former UFC champion.
Former UFC fighter T.J. Dillashaw suggested that Movsar Evloev likely conceded the fight against Alexander Volkanovski early on. Volkanovski, who won the bout by second-round TKO, displayed relentless aggression, forcing Evloev to continually rise from his takedown attempts. Dillashaw noted that Volkanovski's relentless attacks progressively wore down Evloev's resolve.
After being reversed in Round 2, Evloev's determination visibly waned, and he eventually submitted to Volkanovski's relentless assault. While Dillashaw acknowledged Evloev's sportsmanship in defeat, he firmly believed the champion had effectively "given up" during the bout.
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