Undefeated, Diego Lopes' executioner plans to return to the UFC in the first months of 2025

Movsar Evloev is undefeated as an MMA fighter. Photo: Instagram.

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Not long ago dominated by names like Max Holloway e Alexander Volkanovsky, the new generation of UFC featherweights (up to 65,7 kg.) has finally arrived. Among the main names today is Movsar Evloev. With 19 wins and no losses, the Russian overcame aljamain sterling earlier this month and intends to return to action within the next 60 days.

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A Muslim, Evloev will spend Ramadan between the end of February and the beginning of March 2025. Therefore, willing to optimize the remaining time, the fighter declared that his return should happen in January or the following month.

“I’m fine, I feel amazing. I’m still waiting for news for the next fight, but nothing yet. So maybe next week they’ll do something for me because I need to fight before Ramadan. We have January, February, so we’ll see,” the athlete told TMZ Sports, who also said he believes in a rematch between Ilia Topuria e Alexander Volkanovsky for the world title.

Still Undefeated!

Movsar Evloev beats aljamain sterling by unanimous decision

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Among the upcoming Ultimate events, the most notable is UFC 312, which will be held in Sydney, Australia. The card, scheduled for February 9, is not yet complete. Therefore, it is possible to anticipate Evloev's participation. More recently, Diego lopes arrived at challenge Alexander Volkanovski, suggesting the pay per view as a place for the duel.

Movsar Evloev scores victory over Diego Lopes

The premiere of Diego lopes in the UFC was marked by an intense confrontation with Evloev, in UFC 288. The Brazilian accepted the fight just a few days in advance, after his injury Bryce mitchell, the undefeated's original opponent.

Despite being forced to defend himself from several submission attempts throughout the 15-minute fight, the Russian emerged victorious by unanimous decision. The Brazilian is currently ranked third in the category, while Evloev is ranked fourth.

Diego lopes in battle against M. Evloev. Photo: Reproduction/X