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MMA·PREVIEW·March 23, 2026 05:03 PM ET

UFC featherweight Movsar Evloev eyes Sydney after 'taking London'

Undefeated contender Evloev hints at UFC Sydney appearance, potentially shaking up featherweight ahead of February event.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 231 min read
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What happened: Movsar Evloev tweeted 'Took London, coming for Sydney. #ufc,' signaling his intent to compete at the upcoming UFC Fight Night in Sydney on February 8, 2025. The 18-0 featherweight recently won a unanimous decision over Calvin Kattar at UFC 306 in September 2024. No opponent has been officially announced for Sydney.

Why it matters: Evloev's participation could position him for a title eliminator in the stacked featherweight division, affecting odds for contenders like Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski. Historically dominant grappler with no losses, amplifying hype for international cards.

By the numbers: Record: 18-0-0 (11 UFC wins). Recent form: UD12 Calvin Kattar (UFC 306, Sep 2024), UD3 Dan Ige (UFC 289, Jun 2023). Ranking: #6 featherweight. No current Sydney fight odds; typical Evloev moneylines: vs mid-tier foes. No injury history.

What to watch: Watch for official UFC Sydney bout announcement and early betting lines on /. Opponent reveal could shift title picture odds.

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