{"id":56466,"date":"2025-05-24T13:04:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T12:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=56466"},"modified":"2025-05-24T13:04:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T12:04:09","slug":"no-title-shot-for-movsar-evloev-as-fight-rebooked-after-falling-apart-recently","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/no-title-shot-for-movsar-evloev-as-fight-rebooked-after-falling-apart-recently\/","title":{"rendered":"No Title Shot For Movsar Evloev As Fight Rebooked After Falling Apart Recently"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UFC featherweight division has always been a tricky beast to navigate. The division moves at its own pace and Movsar Evloev knows this feeling all too well. The undefeated Russian has been knocking on the door of a title opportunity for what feels like forever, building an impressive resume.The 31-year-old has never tasted defeat in his professional career, sitting pretty with a perfect 19-0 record.<\/p>

Since joining the UFC<\/a> roster back in 2019, he’s been on an absolute tear. Nine straight wins in the octagon tell a story of consistency and skill that’s hard to ignore. His victims include some serious names too, former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, recent title challenger Diego Lopes, and the always dangerous Arnold Allen. Each victory moved him closer to that coveted number four ranking, and with it, the promise of bigger things to come.<\/p>

But here’s where things get interesting, and maybe a little frustrating if you’re in Evloev’s shoes. Alexander Volkanovski, the current featherweight king, actually expressed interest in fighting the undefeated contender. Unfortunately for Evloev, the UFC had other plans brewing behind the scenes.<\/p>

Also Read: Charles Oliveira Revels The Real Reason Behind Makhachev’s Move Up To Welterweight<\/a><\/p>

Movsar Evloev To Welcome Aaron Pico<\/h2>

Instead of getting that title shot he has been working toward, Evloev finds himself matched up against Aaron Pico in a 5 rounder for UFC On ABC 9 in Abu Dhabi on July 26th. The fight was rumored to be signed before UFC 314 but allegedly Evloev had refused, citing his ambition to fight for the title. However, that hasn’t materialized. Pico brings serious credentials and name recognition to the table. The 28-year-old American has one of those backgrounds that makes fight fans sit up and take notice.He dominated college wrestling, made it to the Olympic team trials in 2016, and collected Golden Gloves and Pankration championships as a teenager.<\/p>

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Movsar Evloev has agreed to a 5-round bout vs Aaron Pico at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26th.

(Per Jamietheomma\/x)#UFCAbuDhabi<\/a> #AaronPico<\/a> #MovsarEvloev<\/a> #MMA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QtXmWoqKx9<\/a><\/p>— MMA UNCENSORED (@MMAUNCENSORED1) May 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>