Longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan was very impressed with Movsar Evloev’s efficiency towards Lerone Murphy.
Final Saturday, in the primary occasion of UFC London, Evloev went toe-to-toe with knockout artist Murphy on enemy territory. The 32-year-old Russian fighter put in a constant efficiency, touchdown larger photographs that break up the Briton’s face and scoring a number of takedowns, sufficient to snap Murphy’s undefeated report.
After 5 rounds of continuous back-and-forth, Evloev completed the battle with a bang and received by majority choice.
Whereas many within the MMA group have been sad with the judges’ scoring and consider “The Miracle” ought to have received, Joe Rogan praised Evloev for attempting to ship a slugfest moderately than counting on a wrestling-focused strategy.
On his podcast, Rogan booked Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev for June 14th, advocating for a promotion to “boost” the UFC Freedom 250 card.
“Evloev was very spectacular. The truth that he was capable of stand with (Murphy) was very spectacular… I hope the UFC does not fuck him up once more… White Home Garden, let’s go. Give this man a couple of months off. We’re nonetheless March. It is June. Basic. Boost the cardboard, child.”
Try Joe Rogan’s feedback beneath.
Lerone Murphy’s response after UFC London loss: ‘Movsar Evloev will certainly win the title’
After Movsar Evloev’s majority choice victory over Lerone Murphy at UFC London, “The Miracle” confirmed class even in defeat and urged the UFC to offer Evloev one other shot on the title.
“I’ve one factor to say. Be sure Movsar Evloev will get a shot on the title. The man deserves it. He is subsequent. He’ll be again, don’t fret.”
Try Lerone Murphy’s feedback beneath.
In the meantime, Evloev was fast to criticize champion Alexander Volkanovski after proving as soon as once more why he’s the primary featherweight contender.
“Alex (Volkanovski) has graciously talked about my title many instances, so I settle for his problem. Let’s have a fucking battle. UFC, there is no excuse to not let me battle for the title. I’ve nothing to say.”
Try Movsar Evloev’s feedback beneath.
Dana White has not confirmed whether or not Evloev will likely be his subsequent featherweight title challenger. Within the post-fight press convention, the UFC CEO stated:
“Possibly, sure. I am not eager about it. The battle simply ended. However yeah, (Evloev) is in an ideal place.”
Try Dana White’s feedback beneath.
