Movsar Evloev
Wants to fight: [autotag]Arnold Allen[/autotag]
The callout: “I am young, still undefeated and I got a win over a very tough opponent. I am hoping it will send UFC a message, that I am ready for top opponents. I would like to fight Arnold Allen because I think I could beat him and take his place. I am one step closer to the UFC gold and it’s just a matter of time when I will get it.”
The reality: After his hugely impressive performance against Mike Grundy at UFC on ESPN 14, I immediately dived into the UFC’s welterweight roster list to find the perfect next opponent for [autotag]Movsar Evloev[/autotag], and the name I came up with was the exact name he dropped in his post-fight interview. Ranked 11th in the UFC’s official featherweight rankings, Allen represents the ideal next test for Evloev. Both men have decent striking, both have prodigious cardio and both offer tricky fight options for higher-ranked opponents. So why not boost the stock of one of them by facing them off and strapping the rocket boosters to the winner. Pair them up and give the winner a shot against Top 10 opposition in their next fight. It would also offer a fascinating test for both men. Book it.
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