After the last comments by Dana White, Movsar Evloev finally sees the shine of UFC Gold at the end of an extremely long tunnel.
Not many hunters have had to jump so many obstacles in the UFC to earn their first crack at a championship such as Evloev.
The Russian has remained perfect in both the UFC and its professional career as a whole, with Evloev's victory over Aljamain Sterling on UFC 310 Last December his record moved to 19-0 and marks its ninth straight victory in the Octagon.
Despite those references, however, Evloev has not made an impression on the UFC-Hogere Ups. The lack of finishes and a wrestling-heavy style may have contributed to the fact that the matchmakers keep the 31-year-old controversial from the title, despite the wishes of Alexander Volkanovski to enter into Evloev.
Finally, however, the unbeaten Russian can get what he has earned.
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Dana White says that Movsar Evloev is 'probably' if he beats Aaron Pico
On Wednesday White went to social media to reveal the card for the upcoming UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on July 26.
Before Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder head the event, the will of Shara 'Bullet' Magomedov, Petr Yan and Bryce Mitchell will compete in Etihad Arena. However, many of the intrigues of the map surround the CO-Main event with five laps.
As reported by Bloody Elbow in May, EVLOEV Former Bellator will welcome Striking Aaron Pico in the promotion. When it was about to talk about that fight, there was the first time, many saw it as another copy of the Russian striking was overlooked for the next title shot.
But during his video, White gave a boost to the title of Evloev by suggesting that he will “probably” be next if he can do the job against Pico.
“Evloev was unbeaten on 19-0 and one of the most intimidating boys on featherweight,” said White. “Pico is a ridiculously violent striker and a very high level of Grappler.
“Pico has had a hype behind him since he was a teenager. … People compare him with Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier.
“If Movsar can win, he will probably be the next competition for the title against Alexander Volkanovski.”
Movsar Evloev told Dana White that he will not 'be refused' after another victory
While hearing White this year is mentioning his way to a title fight for the first time, it will probably be nice for Evloev, it will apparently not change anything.
Even before the UFC CEO confirmed the competition as part of the stacked UFC Abu Dhabi -Line -Up, the undefeated Russian White sent a message about his claim on a title shot.
In a message on X After he had unveiled his latest Tawn Shot, Evloev insisted that another victory should be enough to book him opposite the featherweight champion.
“I told the UFC that I will fight against everyone they want and inshaallah after I win, I can no longer be refused @danawhite,” Evloev wrote.
I have told the UFC that I will fight against everyone they want and inshaallah after I can be denied, I can no longer be refused @danawhite
– Movsar Evloev (@Movsarufc) 23 May 2025
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With that almost confirmed, Evloev will now set his sights on spoiling Pico's debut in the Octagon to secure himself as the first challenger in the second title line of Volkanovski.