Movsar Evloev defends approach ahead of UFC title fight
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Movsar Evloev, undefeated in 10 UFC bouts but lacking finishes, prepares to challenge Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title on October 24 at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. Evloev emphasizes that fans value tactics and wrestling skills over purely violent contests. His recent comments come amid discussions about fighter contracts influenced by finish rates, sparked by the departures of fighters like Michael Page and Farid Basharat. Evloev argues that an exciting fight can be achieved without finishes and attributes his continued presence in the UFC to the understanding of knowledgeable fans.
- •Movsar Evloev has won all 10 UFC matches by decision.
- •He will fight Alexander Volkanovski for the title on October 24.
- •Evloev believes skill and tactics matter to fans, not just finishes.
- •The recent exits of Page and Basharat raise contract discussions.
- •He credits knowledgeable fans for his ongoing UFC career.
- 2:57 AMSherdog — 10 UFC wins, zero finishes: Movsar Evloev defends his fighting style
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — 10 UFC wins, zero finishes: Movsar Evloev defends his fighting style
"Movsar Evloev doesn’t subscribe to the notion that fans only want bloody fights.
"Movsar Evloev doesn’t subscribe to the notion that fans only want bloody fights.
Sources
External links- SherdogOct 19, 2026, 2:57 AM10 UFC wins, zero finishes: Movsar Evloev defends his fighting style
Movsar Evloev doesn’t subscribe to the notion that fans only want bloody fights.
- Yahoo SportsOct 19, 2026, 2:57 AM10 UFC wins, zero finishes: Movsar Evloev defends his fighting style
Movsar Evloev doesn’t subscribe to the notion that fans only want bloody fights.
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