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Pedro de Pablos
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The career of Movar Evloev (19-0) In the UFC it is being a roller coaster in which it is difficult to guess what its next step in the division of pen weight. Despite being undefeated, his few endings and his fighting style have caused the company not yet to have it for a fight for the belt. According to several media the thing does not stay there, since despite being the number four From the category, it is more than likely that on May 17 he will face debutante Aaron Pico (13-4) In the Apex de Las Vegas. The premise is the same: if he wins he should fight for the title, especially if he does bluntly.
Remember that the Russian was a real threat to Ilia Topuria In 2022, since they had an agreed fight for the UFC 270 which did not occur due to an Evloev injury. Since then both have maintained rivalry until finally the Hispanogeorgiano has decided Get to light weight. The situation of the Russian remains the same as for that time, since despite winning its fighting It has not just convinced Dana White with her performances. In fact, in its nine fighting in the UFC it has not yet managed to finish No opponent, while in its 10 previous fighting it accumulated three kos and four summaries.
I’ve been waiting for Ortega for three months, I’m not sure what is happening with him
Movar Evloev, in his X account
Although his intention was to face Brian OrtegaEvloev’s patience has exhausted and has ended up accepting a challenge more risky. “Today they offered me a fight at the UFC against someone new for May 17. I’ve been Three months waiting To Ortega, I am not sure what is happening with him, but I am ready to fight on May 17 against anyone, “he said through his ‘X’ account. Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes They will face this Saturday to determine the new monarch of the category, and both have already advanced that in case of winning they will grant you the opportunity to move.
Aaron Pico celebrating a victory in Bellator.
A stranger with much danger
For those who have not heard of Aaron Pico, it may seem strange to him that in his UFC debut directly face number four of the division. However, the American has already demonstrated in PFL and Bellator Its potential, adding 11 FINALIZATIONS In his 13 victories. Of his four defeats, one was for injury, The only one in its last 10 fights. At 28 years peak is the antithesis of Evloev, hence the company has chosen to sign and generate this styles shock which can lead to Evloev Relance your career or is born New Star In the 145 pounds.
With a streak of three victories and two followed by KO in the first assaultAaron has caught the attention of a Dana White who is looking for weight names lately enemy territory. Michael Chandler, Patricio Pitbull, Aaron Pico … Sirena songs of the UFC are too powerful not to go to the call. In addition, there is no better welcome than to face the ‘coconut’ of the division. If everything is confirmed, the UFC will have made a master play in order to relaunch a division that after the march of Ilia is needed with new faces.
