Movsar Evloev urges Aljamain Sterling to "sign the contract" for August clash, 'Funk Master' issues decisive response
Aljamain Sterling and Movsar Evloev continue to engage each other in back-and-forths on social media, with the unbeaten Russian featherweight calling on 'Funk Master' to face him on Aug. 24. He took to X/Twitter to challenge Sterling to accept the proposed date for the matchup.
Furthermore, Evloev claimed to have spoken to the UFC brass, who he asserted agreed on the Aug. date for a five-round bout. He urged Sterling to accept the contract while stating that he won't keep pushing him to fight if he doesn't want to before tagging UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby.
"Aljo I spoke with the UFC and it was confirmed me and you August 24th main event, 5 rounds. If you're not going to fight me then don't waste my time. I'm not a bully but the only time I'll bully you is in the cage. Sign the contract."
Naturally, this drew a response from Sterling, who expressed confusion over Evloev's continued insistence that they sooner than expected, as the pair had a fairly recent exchange where September was revealed as a possible date.
"Jesus man. What is wrong with your ears bredren??? I said September. For the 4th, maybe 5th time, if you don't want to wait, then move on. Simple. Stop complicating this."
Despite Evloev's claims, the UFC has not officially announced a date for a potential matchup between him and Sterling. However, with such public back-and-forth involving both men, it is likely that the bout has already led to serious discussion behind closed doors with management.
Movsar Evloev and Aljamain Sterling are eyeing a title eliminator with each other
Both Movsar Evloev and Alajmain Sterling are gunning for the featherweight title. The undefeated Russian is willing to put his 18-0 record against a former UFC champion, as Sterling previously reigned as one of the most accomplished bantamweight champions in the promotion's history.
Meanwhile, 'Funk Master' is coming off an impressive win over top-ranked featherweight Calvin Kattar, who he outwrestled at UFC 300. In his quest to become a two-division champion, Sterling identified Evloev as a worthy opponent over whom a victory could earn him a title shot.