Featherweight contender Movsar Evloev has responded to recent claims made by Jean Silva. Silva, known as ‘Lord,’ recently stated he was set to face two-time UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. He further alleged that UFC executives Hunter Campbell and Dana White invited him to UFC London specifically to sign a fight contract following the event. At UFC London, Silva was indeed observed passing documents to Campbell.
Meanwhile, top-ranked UFC featherweight Movsar Evloev solidified his demand for a title shot with a decisive majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy last Saturday. During the post-fight press conference, the undefeated Russian fighter was asked for his opinion on Silva’s audacious statement. Evloev unequivocally dismissed Silva’s claims, stating, “He is just lying.”
MMA Manager Praises Movsar Evloev’s Evolving Style
Prior to UFC London, Movsar Evloev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, emphasized that his client needed a dominant finish against Lerone Murphy to secure an immediate title shot. Despite not achieving a knockout or submission, Evloev delivered a highly entertaining performance. He notably deviated from his signature wrestling style, opting to engage in striking exchanges with the formidable knockout artist Murphy for the majority of the 25-minute bout.
Abdelaziz later praised Evloev on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the promotion’s immense satisfaction with his latest display. Abdelaziz remarked, “The landscape has shifted for young fighters; merely winning is no longer sufficient. It’s about how you fight, how you make a statement, and how you demonstrate complete fighting prowess. Movsar exemplified this on Saturday night. I can confirm that everyone is pleased; the UFC is particularly happy and has been very complimentary about his performance, which I am truly grateful for.”