Henry Cejudo has one major reason to doubt Movsar Evloev’s UFC title shot despite unbeaten run
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Henry Cejudo has cast doubt over Movsar Evloev’s chances of securing the next UFC featherweight title shot.
The former two-division champion questioned whether the promotion is fully behind the undefeated contender.
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Evloev appears the logical choice on paper after extending his perfect record.
However, uncertainty remains around who will challenge Alexander Volkanovski next.
Henry Cejudo questions UFC’s stance on Movsar Evloev
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLCSpeaking on his Pound 4 Pound podcast alongside Kamaru Usman, Cejudo suggested the signals from Dana White are not convincing.
“I don’t feel like Dana White is convinced that he’s going to give this guy [Evloev] the title shot, because if not, he would have been like, ‘Evloev is next. He’s got it,’” he began by saying.
“You know when Dana White didn’t like Merab for a minute and then Merab f—— put it on me. And what he said right after the fight? He said, ‘Merab’s got the next title shot. I cannot deny this kid no more.’ When you don’t get that answer from Dana White, it makes it a lot more difficult though.
“And the only reason why I do say that too, is because they flew out Jean Silva, you know, according to Jean Silva, I’m quoting him, that Hunter Campbell flew him out. When he brought the contract, gave it to Dana White, said, ‘Hey, Dana White, sign this’.”
Evloev is currently the number one contender with a 20-0 record.
With his win over Lerone Murphy in London, in a bout that was widely viewed as a title eliminator, he has 10 straight victories in the UFC.
Debate grows over Movsar Evloev’s title credentials
Evloev’s case has divided opinion across the MMA community.
Many fans and fighters believe he deserves the shot based on merit.
His undefeated record and consistent results strengthen that argument.
Others remain unconvinced by his fighting style.
Evloev has yet to record a finish in the UFC, with all his wins coming by decision.
That has led some to question his appeal as a title challenger.
The debate now centres on merit versus entertainment as the UFC weighs its next move.
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