Movsar Evloev Holds No Grudge Toward UFC After Being Passed Over For Next Title Shot

February 10, 2026
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UFC Star Movsar Evloev
Movsar Evloev (Image Credits: Imagn Images)

In the UFC, many times, the top contenders do not get a title shot. The reasons can vary, from bad behavior like Arman Tsarukyan to Belal Muhammad’s less exciting fights. Now, Movsar Evloev, who was the champion Alexander Volkanovski’s favorite and seen as his toughest challenger, got snubbed at UFC 325. However, he said he is not angry about it.

Evloev talked about the Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopez rematch and said the second fight was worse than the first. He said nothing really changed, and Lopez did everything he could, but it was not enough. When asked about missing the fight, Evloev said he is not upset because he lost his chance when he pulled out.

He said, “I don’t feel anything like that because, you know, I lose my chance, pulling out.  So, and it was like, uh, UFC have reason to gave, the title shot to another one. And in that time, Lopez just knock out the good guy who was coming with the five, knockouts or something. And he did, he deserved it.  And then people, a lot of people like to see his fight. So they did, and now it’s our turn.”

Indeed, even Volk has said he wanted the Evloev fight, but the matchmakers chose Lopez instead, and the result was the same, as ‘The Great’ did exactly what he had done before. Meanwhile, Evloev is now focused on UFC London, where he will fight Lerone Murphy and try to earn a title shot.

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Evloev said that after this fight, no one will have any excuse to deny him as the number one contender. He said that staying unbeaten at this level is very special and shows how good a fighter is. He added that he does not want to fight for five rounds and will try to finish the fight early. 

In his words, “Anyone will have no excuse. To see me as the number one contender for the title to deserve title shot. You have to be someone good which is undefeated strong big…I don’t want to fight for five rounds. So I’ll try to finish this guy in early rounds Alex the best featherweight of all time.”

The Russian fighter said he is happy that Volk is not retired yet. Evloev said he would be glad to fight him before he leaves. To do so, he first has to beat Murphy at UFC London.



Movsar Evloev Holds No Grudge Toward UFC After Being Passed Over For Next Title Shot
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