Climbing divisions is a necessary but challenging task for many fighters. But Aljamain Sterling is taking the weight class move in stride. He will face the undefeated 30-year-old UFC fighter Movsar Evloev at UFC 307. It’s like watching two wrestling heavy trains on a collision course; the only difference is these trains have fists and takedowns.
Sterling, the former bantamweight champ, wants to make waves in his new weight class. After losing his title to Sean O’Malley, ‘The Funk Master’ is looking to stir things up at 145 pounds. His debut win over Calvin Kattar at UFC 300 was impressive. He rag-dolled the veteran fighter and even power-bombed him at one point in the match.
On the other hand, Movsar Evloev is the undefeated Russian phenom. With an 18-0 record, Evloev is like the boogeyman of the featherweight division. He has beaten everyone put in front of him, and now he’s eyeing Sterling as his next victim. His most recent win came against Arnold Allen at UFC 297.
According to reports, the fight will take place at UFC 307 on October 5th in Salt Lake City. Both fighters seem eager to get their hands on each other. Sterling would be looking to take Evloev’s zero, while the undefeated fighter would cement his status as the next title challenger with this win.
Movsar Evloev Commends Aljamain Sterling For Asking To Fight Him
Trash talk has become necessary for hyping a fight or getting one. But sometimes, a little respect sneaks in. That happened when Movsar Evloev responded to Aljamain Sterling’s callout after UFC 300.
Fresh off his featherweight debut victory, Sterling mentioned Evloev as a potential next opponent on The MMA Hour. The former bantamweight champ praised Evloev’s grappling skills, predicting a good bout if they fought.
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Interestingly, Evloev didn’t let the compliment go unnoticed. He took to X with a response that was part appreciation, part challenge. He wrote, “@funkmasterMMA brave for you to talk about me. I like it! Call UFC and fight me. I’m ready.”
Evloev’s eagerness is understandable. He’s coming off a win against Arnold Allen at UFC 297. Now, he’s hungry for another big name to add to his resume. For Sterling, this fight could be his ticket to featherweight stardom. He’s already proven himself at bantamweight. Now, he’s looking to make waves in a new division.
Both fighters bring impressive grappling credentials to the table. Sterling will bring his funk-style wrestling against Evloev’s Dagestan-trained Sambo heavy grappling. It’s a recipe for mayhem on the mat. Now, it will be intriguing to see if they face each other at UFC 307.
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