Movsar Evloev questions appeal of women's fights in the UFC

UFC featherweight contender Movsar Evloev publicly criticized the quality of women's mixed martial arts, stating he finds the bouts difficult to watch. Evloev noted he only enjoyed one women's fight during his tenure, the 2018 rematch between Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jedrzejczyk. The undefeated fighter suggested the promotion should create a separate league for female competitors to test fan interest and viewership numbers. This perspective mirrors previous public comments from other male fighters including Khabib Nurmagomedov and Sean Strickland regarding the composition of the division. Evloev is currently preparing to challenge Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title at UFC 333, scheduled for October 24 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. While Evloev faces criticism for his own lack of finishes in the octagon, he remains slated for the upcoming championship bout.

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