Movsar Evloev and Ilia Topuria won’t be sending each other holiday cards anytime soon.
The two undefeated featherweights are widely considered to be two of the best prospects at 145 pounds, and Evloev once again showed why he’s so highly touted on Saturday when he dominated Dan Ige to win a lopsided decision in UFC Vegas 56’s co-main event.
After a win that was easily the biggest of Evloev’s UFC career, the 28-year-old Russian called to fight MMA Fighting’s No. 9 ranked featherweight Arnold Allen at UFC London next.
That callout didn’t sit too kindly with Topuria, who blasted Evloev on Twitter for fighting “shamefully” against Ige and accused him of being too scared to call out Topuria’s name.
Movsar, Ige are both suckers. It would be great to have something that will motivate me to win. #UFCVegas56
— Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) June 4, 2022
@MovsarUFC You fight shamefully! You make another decision and don’t even try to end it. You don’t even know how to talk. I don’t think you have the nerve to confront me! Everyone can see your escape! shamefully
— Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) June 4, 2022
Evloev (16-0) and Topuria (12-0) were previously scheduled to meet in a battle of top prospects on January 22 at UFC 270, however, Evloev ultimately withdrew from the contest as a result of a positive COVID-19 test. Topuria was eventually pulled from the card as well.
It remains to be seen whether the matchup between Evloev and Topuria will ever be re-booked. Evloev has his sights set higher, although it’s obvious that Topuria wants it.
“I’m ready for next week. Just give me a good name,” Evloev said in his post-fight press conference. Evloev said in his post-fight press conference. “I am tired of fighting without names, so I should have good names.” And I’m the next champion. Give me some good names. I deserve this.”
” “One last thing: I want to tell my division that I am the next champion,” Evloev repeated.
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