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Movsar Evloev Won’t Assume Title Shot Awaits After Lerone Murphy Fight

Evloev, the UFC’s No. 1-ranked featherweight, says beating No. 3 Murphy on March 21 in London still may not secure a title shot. “Once I get this victory, then I’m gonna think about what comes after that,” he said. The unbeaten contender (19-0) has kept climbing through consistent wins (nine), but remains cautious about what the UFC promises next.

By Afnan Chougle

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Gina Carano Says UFC Fight Stalled on Ronda Rousey’s Terms

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Brendan Allen Set Against Edmen Shahbazyan for UFC Vegas 118

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Brendan Allen Set Against Edmen Shahbazyan for UFC Vegas 118

Allen, the UFC’s No. 6 middleweight, will meet unranked Shahbazyan on June 6 at UFC Vegas 118 in a surprising booking. Allen is coming off a stoppage of Reinier de Ridder after beating Marvin Vettori, while Shahbazyan has revived his run with wins over Dylan Budka, Andre Petroski, and Andre Muniz. The matchup could reshape the 185-pound ladder.

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Movsar Evloev Fires Back at ‘Boring’ Label From Casual Fans

Evloev (19-0) dismissed criticism of his style, arguing that only casual fans who do not understand MMA call him boring. “Only casual people think I’m boring,” he said, stressing that winning matters more than highlight moments. The unbeaten featherweight has built his contender status through control, pressure, and consistency, but the debate around his title credentials still follows every performance.

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2 months ago

Gina Carano Says Dana White, Lorenzo Fertitta Tried to Pull Her From Strikeforce

Carano revealed that CEO White and Fertitta met her before the Cyborg fight and offered to help move her from Strikeforce to UFC. She said they were even willing to fund a lawsuit, possibly tied to steroid concerns. Carano declined, saying she had already given her word and refused to pull out of the long-awaited Strikeforce showdown there.

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2 months ago

Gina Carano Says Ronda Rousey Personally Called to Make Fight Happen

Carano revealed Rousey personally called to push for their long-discussed showdown, saying the former UFC champion wanted it badly enough to close the deal herself. “She’s been chasing me for a long time,” Carano said, adding that she even suggested making a movie instead. Rousey insisted on fighting, and Carano finally agreed to move forward with the matchup.

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