Can We Admit That the UFC is Screwing Movsar Evloev?

[Edward Henry Greb]

At what point are we going to acknowledge that Movsar Evloev is getting completely screwed over by the UFC? The guy is undefeated (18-0), ranked in the top 10, and has been calling for a top contender fight for YEARS, yet he keeps getting ignored while less deserving fighters jump the line.

Look at the facts:

He was supposed to fight Ilia Topuria when Ilia was still proving himself, but Ilia pulled out, then leapfrogged him into a title shot.

Hes on a 7-fight win streak in the UFC, has completely dominated everyone he’s fought, and yet the UFC refuses to push him.

Meanwhile, guys like Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega keep getting undeserved title eliminators after losses. Ilia Topuria literally skipped the line after fighting Josh Emmett, who was coming off a loss. And yet, somehow Movsar keeps getting overlooked.

At this point, it’s s obvious the UFC just doesn’t t want him anywhere near the title picture because they dont think he’s marketable. They are trying to protect their favorites while keeping Evloev stuck fighting down the rankings.

So can we finally admit it? Movsar Evloev is being blatantly screwed over, and it is getting ridiculous.

Unbelievably, I concur with you.

I am a big Ilia Topuria fan ... but quite a bit less so, if he doesn't stick around — defend his title successively, against the remaining really good contenders — and then move up in weight.

Ilia is still a young kid, and shouldn't be having weight issues at this early stage in his career. He also needs to prove himself more than a single title win, and a single defense, before moving up and trying to be P4P "anything."

Truly great P4P always have a significant run in their best weight division, before moving up to another.

Ilia is making a big career mistake, and a big legacy mistake, by failing to capitalize on his absolutely stellar run at FW. He could literally eclipse everyone in that division, if he wanted to, and Evloev would be an epic story for him in this division. Even if Topouria lost to Evloev, it could set up an historic rivalry for the ages.

If I were Topouria's manager I would ground this little man, slap his face, until he could see straight into what really constitutes a great fighting future — it isn't "running around" chasing weight divisions; it's establishing yourself FIRST, as a GREAT titleist, in your BEST division, and then start chasing titles.

The Old Bull versus The Young Bull mentality ...

 

[RockyLockridge]

I have no problem with Volk getting it over him, but yeah considering his head to head win over Lopes, and the fact that he hasn't lost yet, it's pretty absurd that Lopes won that bidding war.

Fights in ramadan, Evloev would have said no. so the show goes on. Kinda just makes sense that lopes gets it.

 

[mangokush]

The UFC should just become a mixed striking combat organisation only and ban grappling/wrestling since casuals who pay for the PPVs and tickets find grappling/wrestling boring and only want striking

 

[Blastbeat]

No, Sean didn't earn any titleshots.
A 2-fight winstreak vs an unranked guy and a younger Imavov who was ranked #12 to get the first shot. 0 top 5 wins.
Then the bonus titleshot after defeating a Costa who hasn't had much success since 2019, while refusing Whittaker.

He stepped in on short notice to fill in against Izzy, and earned that belt over five rounds of excellent performance. And if you're like me, you think he should've gotten the nod vs Cannonier.
The Costa fight was billed as a #1 Contender fight by the UFC. Whether or not you agree with that (I don't think Costa should've been #1 if he won), that's what happened. Since the first DDP fight was so close and could've gone either way, beating Costa was Sean's ticket to another shot.
So yeah, both legitimate.

 

[Blastbeat]

I don't even remember a boring fight with him. Good fight with Sterling, Allen, Lopes, even when he was fighting unranked guys it was not boring
He's a grappler, not a striker for sure but not a boring one
I don't get how you can like Colby's style but not Evloev
At least Strickland is a boxer, you can like his style and dislike Evloev's wrestling-to-grappling style but it doesn't make sense to find Colby entertaining but not Evloev

His exciting fights were because of who he was matched up with, not because Movsar is exciting. Diego is exciting, and he makes exciting fights no matter who he is facing. Sterling was a case of two high level grapplers unable to stall one another, so it wound up being really dynamic and fun. Allen was able to get back up a bunch but that was still not a very fun fight to watch. I've seen most of Movsar's fights. If an opponent can't stand up to his grappling, it's just mat returns and control time. Zzzzzzzz

He deserves a title shot regardless of how entertaining I find him. I was in the same boat a little while ago with Belal. Having a big win streak against top competition should get you a title shot.

 

[OldBoy91]

I don't think so.

He arguably could have lost his last 2 fights. Movsar needs a definitive, clear victory.

 

[Dr Fong]

Movsar is boring, there's no two ways around it. His fighting style is meant to win, not entertain. And Sean earned both of his title shots legitimately, he is not in the same boat as Colby.
But still, if we want this sport to have any sense of meritocracy at all, he deserves a title shot. He should get the winner of Volk vs Diego. If they skip him over, it'll be shitty.

I am sincerely sorry that you have never known the touch of a woman.

No, he absolutely did not - on either occasion. And only one of his weirdo incel fans would claim otherwise.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

Ramadan strikes again

 

[Blastbeat]

I am sincerely sorry that you have never known the touch of a woman.

No, he absolutely did not - on either occasion. And only one of his weirdo incel fans would claim otherwise.

Hey look guys, he said it! He said the meme word! Incel! Oh boy he's so creative!

I'm married. Sorry to disappoint your grumpy curmudgeon ass. I already explained why Sean earned both his shots, you can check my previous posts in this thread. That is if you can find your bifocals, I know reading on these newfangled computers can be tough for old folks.

 

[austinblair]

It’s okay. Movsar is the best featherweight in the world and will be champion by Christmas. You see what he did to Aljo? When push came to shove, Movsar had the edge. He is the best but will get the shaft for a while due to his lack of flashy style and poor marketing ability. P4P Movsar will be at the top of the list one day.

 

[CobraCobretti]

I mean, why would they do a such thing?

 

[Dr Fong]

Hey look guys, he said it! He said the meme word! Incel! Oh boy he's so creative!

I'm married. Sorry to disappoint your grumpy curmudgeon ass. I already explained why Sean earned both his shots, you can check my previous posts in this thread. That is if you can find your bifocals, I know reading on these newfangled computers can be tough for old folks.

He 'earned' a title shot, did he? By beating Paulo Costa via split decision in 2024.

Please tell your wife that I am sorry. She will know why.

 

[Blastbeat]

It’s okay. Movsar is the best featherweight in the world and will be champion by Christmas. You see what he did to Aljo? When push came to shove, Movsar had the edge. He is the best but will get the shaft for a while due to his lack of flashy style and poor marketing ability. P4P Movsar will be at the top of the list one day.

How do you think he wins vs Volk? And Diego? I'm not sure Volk will be easy to control on the ground. And Diego fought him short notice and still put up a great fight, almost got a submission.

 

[Blastbeat]

He 'earned' a title shot, did he? By beating Paulo Costa via split decision in 2024.

Please tell your wife that I am sorry. She will know why.

The Costa fight was billed as a #1 Contender fight. I didn't agree with that, but it's what the UFC did. And thus, Sean was the #1 contender when he won.
My wife is pretty awesome. You post like you're divorced.

 

[Daniel Henry]

A American company is fucking over a Russian fighter how ridiculous...

Fuck him.

 

[flektarn]

Lopes was busy. And Movsar arguably just scraped by arnold allen. Lopes has been more exciting, more busy, and still has a couple good wins.

 

[Fight Professor]

He fights like once a year at best.

 

[MrBlackheart]

He is not getting screwed its just mma. Boring fighters have to do three times as much to get to the top.

His TS will come eventually if he continues to do what he does. Look at Belal, Merab, Ankalaev. Eventually the ufc can’t deny you. And I’ll rather be a “boring” winning fighter over someone exciting but always loses like Chandler.

 

[188912345]

He stepped in on short notice to fill in against Izzy, and earned that belt over five rounds of excellent performance. And if you're like me, you think he should've gotten the nod vs Cannonier.
The Costa fight was billed as a #1 Contender fight by the UFC. Whether or not you agree with that (I don't think Costa should've been #1 if he won), that's what happened. Since the first DDP fight was so close and could've gone either way, beating Costa was Sean's ticket to another shot.
So yeah, both legitimate.

When looking at what Merab, Belal, Leon Edwards, Dricus, Islam, etc had to do to get their shots, it's quite generous to call it an "earned" titleshot. In general, a close loss is a rare argument for a titleshot.

It's understandable though, given that he stepped up on short notice and was active.
He's also quite popular and polarizing, which helped him get those favorable opportunities.

 

[HHJ]

Im OK w it if Evloev gets the winner.