“Everyone has a plan until they get kicked in the teeth,” the Russian wrote on social media, quoting the Spanish-Georgian fighter’s statement.
Yevloyev also made it clear that he expects to next get a title shot and face the winner of the championship bout headlining UFC 298 in Anaheim on Feb. 17.
“Whether you like it or not, I will soon become the undefeated and undisputed UFC featherweight champion,” he added.
Movsar Yevloev, 29, knows no defeats and is riding an eight-fight win streak in the UFC, winning a unanimous decision over Britain’s Arnold Allen in his last fight.