Movsar Evloev May Face Alexander Volkanovski in Upcoming Title Defense

Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of Khabib Nurmagomedov, has suggested that Movsar Evloev could be the next opponent for Alexander Volkanovski's featherweight title defense. This information surfaced through a social media post that included Evloev's name alongside emojis, sparking speculation among MMA fans.

Evloev, who holds an undefeated record of 20-0, recently secured a victory over Lerone Murphy at UFC London in March. He has expressed his eagerness for a title shot against Volkanovski, indicating that their bout has already been signed. Volkanovski has acknowledged the likelihood of facing Evloev and is preparing for the challenge.

Despite the anticipation, not all contenders are convinced the fight will take place. Jean Silva, who is set to headline an upcoming event, has voiced his belief that Evloev might withdraw, potentially opening the door for him to challenge Volkanovski instead. Evloev's history of canceled fights adds some uncertainty to the situation, but current indications suggest that an official announcement regarding the title defense may be imminent.