Movsar Evloev has the chance to become a world champion in the UFC if he carries on his current path in the promotion.
The Russian fighter is the #1 ranked fighter in the UFC Featherweight division and looks set to battle Alexander Volkanovski for the belt in the near future.
However, injury issues have delayed a potential fight between Evloev and Volkanovski, and his title fight is up in the air until something can be sorted in the near future.
Here is everything you need to know about Movsar Evloev.
How old is Movsar Evloev?
Evloev stands at five feet seven inches, equivalent to 170 cm. He fights in the UFC Featherweight division, which has a weight limit of 145 lbs. Evloev also has a reach of 72.5 inches (184 cm).
Movsar Evloev’s height, weight, and reach
Evloev stands at five feet seven inches, equivalent to 170 cm. He fights in the UFC Featherweight division, which has a weight limit of 145 lbs. Evloev also has a reach of 72.5 inches (184 cm).
Movsar Evloev’s Instagram and X/Twitter account
Evloev has a huge following on social media. The Russian has over 1.4 million followers on Instagram, and you can follow him at movsar_evloev_94.
Meanwhile, he has another 29,000 followers on X (formerly known as Twitter) on the account MovsarUFC. However, he has not posted since May, and the account appears to have been abandoned.
Movsar Evloev’s MMA record
| Record (W-L-D) | (T)KO | Sub |
| 19-0-0 | 3-0 | 4-0 |
Movsar Evloev’s UFC stats
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 3.99 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 48% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 2.66 |
| Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents’ strikes that did not land) | 61% |
| Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 4.67 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 48% |
| Takedown Defense (the % of opponents’ TD attempts that did not land) | 61% |
| Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes | 0.22% |
Movsar Evloev’s net worth
As of 2024, Evloev had a reported net worth of around $200,000. However, as he has ascended to the #1 ranked position in the Featherweight division, his expected net worth will have grown, too.
Movsar Evloev’s next fight
Evloev’s next fight date is unknown, after his bout at UFC Abu Dhabi was cancelled due to injury.
Evloev was bizarrely booked to fight Aaron Pico ahead of a potential title fight with Volkanovski, but the date of that fight is unknown after Evloev withdrew from the bout due to injury.
Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling
The biggest win of Evloev’s career was his unanimous decision win against Aljamain Sterling.
Their bout at UFC 310 went all three rounds before the judges awarded the Russian the victory, launching him into the #1 spot on the UFC Featherweight rankings.
Evloev extended his record to 17-0 with a victory, remaining undefeated throughout his career.
Movsar Evloev vs. Arnold Allen
At UFC 297, Evloev beat Arnold Allen after an impressive three-round performance in Canada.
He started aggressively, attempting takedowns from the first round, including a fantastic series of takedowns as he showcased his wrestling skills in the octagon.
Allen tried to entertainingly flip out of Evloev’s holds, but the Russian kept his grip strong on his opponent.
He dominated Allen throughout and was rightfully awarded the victory after 15 minutes.
Movsar Evloev vs. Diego Lopes
In his sole fight in 2023, Evloev picked up an impressive Fight of the Night victory over Diego Lopes at UFC 288.
Lopes was making his UFC debut on just five days’ notice and put on an impressive display against the Russian grappler.
Evloev preserved his undefeated record, but Lopes received plaudits for going the distance with the title contender.