UFC featherweight contender Movsar Evloev has responded to recent claims made by Jean Silva. Silva, known as “Lord,” recently stated that he is slated to face two-time UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski next. He further alleged that UFC executives Hunter Campbell and Dana White invited him to UFC London specifically to sign the fight contract post-event.
Observations from UFC London showed Silva interacting with Campbell, appearing to hand over documents.
In the same vein, Movsar Evloev, the top-ranked UFC featherweight contender, solidified his bid for a title opportunity by securing a majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy last Saturday. Following his win, the undefeated Russian fighter was questioned about Silva’s audacious claims during the post-fight press conference.
Evloev directly refuted Silva’s assertion, stating, “He is just lying [that he’s going to get the next title shot].”
Manager Applauds Evloev’s Evolved Fighting Style
Prior to UFC London, Movsar Evloev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, had emphasized the importance of a finish against Lerone Murphy to secure a subsequent title shot. Despite not achieving a knockout or submission, Evloev delivered an engaging performance. He strategically deviated from his characteristic wrestling-dominant style, opting instead to engage in striking exchanges with the formidable knockout artist Murphy throughout much of their 25-minute bout.
Abdelaziz later took to social media to commend Evloev, highlighting the UFC’s satisfaction with his recent showing: “The game has changed for all young fighters. Winning alone is not enough anymore. It’s about how you fight, how you make a statement, and how you show that you are a complete fighter. That’s exactly what Movsar did on Saturday night. One thing I can tell you is that everyone is happy. The UFC is happy, and they’ve been very complimentary about his performance for the first time, and I’m very grateful.”
