Evloev thanks Dana White for his support, but doesn't forget his suffering and taunts him in the UFC: 'He only hated me'

Evloev celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Movsar Evloev left UFC London with another important victory in his career. In the main fight of the event held last Saturday (21), the Russian overcame Lerone murphy By majority decision in hostile territory, he lost his undefeated record and moved closer to a title shot in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg). And, it seems, the athlete has started to be viewed differently by Dana White.

After the event, the UFC president, aware of the complaints from fans and MMA professionals regarding the outcome of the main fight, defended Evloev. Furthermore, when questioned about whether the Russian would be the champion's next opponent, he was also asked if he would be the champion's next opponent. Alexander VolkanovskyDana didn't make a final decision, but he admitted that he's in a great position in the category.

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Upon learning of the UFC president's statement, Movsar expressed surprise and thanked him for his support. However, the athlete took a jab at his boss, reminding him that the UFC's top brass does everything to hinder his path to his long-awaited title fight. Currently, the Russian, undefeated with 20 wins, is ranked first in the featherweight division and has Volkanovski's approval to challenge him.

“Thank you, Uncle Dana, for saying that, because before you just hated me. But still, it’s just a possibility. We’ll see. Well, I’m happy. I’m ready for the belt or give me another newcomer,” the fighter said at the post-fight press conference.UFC London.

Evloev's fighters in MMA

Movsar EvloevThe 32-year-old is one of the best featherweight fighters and is undefeated in MMA. The Russian began his career in the sport in 2014 and debuted in the UFC in 2019. In the sport, the athlete has built a record of 20 wins and is currently ranked first in the category. His main victories were against aljamain sterling, arnold allen, Dan Ige, Diego lopes e Lerone murphy.