UFC featherweight No. 1 contender Movsar Evloev will conflict with undefeated Lerone Murphy in the principle occasion of UFC London this weekend. The Murphy vs. Evloev match is a title eliminator. Nonetheless, the undefeated Russian fighter believes that even a win in opposition to Murphy this Saturday is probably not sufficient to safe a title shot.
He mentioned this throughout a latest Paramount+ roundtable with the UFC.
“It doesn’t matter what I say, it would not assure something. So I wish to attempt to not look too far forward of the opponent. As soon as I get this win, I am going to consider what comes after. All my focus is on (Murphy) proper now and I’ll respect him.”
Take a look at Movsar Evloev’s feedback under.
Evloev (19-0) has already dominated the likes of Aljamain Sterling, Arnold Allen and Diego Lopez. Nonetheless, most of his wins within the UFC to this point have come by resolution, and he has but to attain a end. Because of this, supervisor Ali Abdelaziz believes the 32-year-old shouldn’t be getting an opportunity to win the title.
In the meantime, No. 6 ranked featherweight Gian Silva insists he’ll battle champion Alexander Volkanovski subsequent and is on his solution to UFC London to signal a contract.
Movsar Evloev believes the UFC needed Diego Lopez to be champion
At UFC London media day, Movsar Evloev mentioned that the UFC needs Diego Lopez to win the featherweight title at UFC 314, and that Evloev was requested to organize for a quick post-fight confrontation with Lopez.
Nonetheless, Alexander Volkanovski performed spoiler by defeating Lopez to regain the 145-pound title. The 32-year-old believes “The Nice’s” win at UFC 314 pressured the promotion to vary plans and delay his title shot. he mentioned:
“They advised me to be prepared (for the matchup). They most likely anticipated Lopez to win and Bork to win. Then they modified their thoughts.”
Take a look at Movsar Evloev’s feedback under.
