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6d ago

UFC Contender Movsar Evloev Confirms July Fight, Delaying Title Shot Against Volkanovski

While Alexander Volkanovski eyes a September return, Movsar Evloev announces a July bout, with both fighters suggesting a potential December clash.

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Overview

  • Alexander Volkanovski, the interim UFC featherweight champion, remains without a confirmed opponent for his next title defense.
  • Movsar Evloev, unbeaten at 19-0, has announced a July fight at UFC Abu Dhabi, putting his title aspirations on hold temporarily.
  • Evloev proposed a timeline where he and Volkanovski fight separate opponents in July and September, respectively, before meeting in December, though this remains speculative.
  • Industry rumors suggest Volkanovski could face Yair Rodriguez in September, while Evloev may fight Aaron Pico in July, though neither bout has been officially confirmed by the UFC.
  • Evloev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, has criticized the UFC for not granting an immediate title shot, calling the decision unjustified given Evloev’s record and ranking.