Tommy McMillen offers to be backup for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev title fight, ‘dust any of those boys’ at UFC 333
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Tommy McMillen expressed strong confidence in his ability to defeat current featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, clarifying that his previous comments were taken somewhat out of context but reaffirming his belief he could win the fight.
- McMillen, standing at 6'6" and 220 pounds, credits his size, wrestling background, and fighting skills as key advantages that make him a formidable contender in the 145-pound division.
- Volkanovski is scheduled to defend his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 on October 24 in Abu Dhabi, with McMillen offering to serve as a backup fighter for the bout.
- McMillen criticized Evloev’s fighting style as boring and expressed willingness to fight either competitor, emphasizing his preference for an aggressive and entertaining approach inside the octagon.
- Currently undefeated at 2-0 this year with two bonus-earning finishes, McMillen faces Rahiki next and believes a strong performance could further position him as a viable alternative for the featherweight title fight.
