Indirect message? Evloev responds to critics and affirms he will be UFC champion: 'Like it or not'

Movsar Evloev in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Movsar Evloev He showed irritation with the criticism of his fighting style after the victory about Lerone murphy in the main fight of UFC LondonThe result marked the 20th victory of his career, the tenth within the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and maintained his undefeated record. Even so, some within the community question whether the Russian deserves the next title fight against... Alexander Volkanovsky.

In a social media post, the featherweight (up to 65,7kg) directly responded to critics, stating that regardless of the haters' opinions, he believes he will become the organization's champion. Evloev also emphasized that he focuses only on winners and downplayed the criticism, suggesting that his pursuers have already been defeated.

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“This is for all my haters. Some of the opponents I defeated talked a lot about me, and they weren’t very kind. Others were respectful. Either way, whether you like me or not, I will be a champion, and you won’t. I only focus on winners. Losers keep focusing on winners, and you’ve already lost,” Evloev wrote.

This is for all my haters. A couple of the opponents I beat had a lot to say about me, and they weren't very nice. A couple of the others were respectful. Either way, love me or hate me, I'm going to be a champion, and you will not. I'm only focused on winners. Losers stay…

— Movsar Evloev (@MovsarUFC) March 23, 2026

Jean Silva could jump the queue in the UFC featherweight division.

Jean Silva Meets Volkanovski at an event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/jeansilvamma

after winning Diego lopes No. UFC 325, Alexander Volkanovsky He made it clear that his next challenger would emerge from the confrontation between Movsar Evloev e Lerone murphy, carried out in UFC LondonWith the Russian's victory, the champion's wish is likely to be fulfilled.

However, Jean Silva He emerges as a threat outside the main route. With six wins in the organization, four by knockout and one by submission, the Brazilian gains momentum in the competition and could end up jumping the queue to face the champion.