Evloev Defends Wrestling Style Despite Zero UFC Finishes

Movsar Evloev has defended his wrestling-heavy approach despite carrying a perfect UFC record with zero finishes.

The unbeaten featherweight contender, who faces Alexander Volkanovski for the title at UFC 333, told Sherdog that educated fans appreciate technical grappling even when fights go the distance. "There is not just fans of MMA who just wait for blood," Evloev said. "There are so many good fans who know MMA, and they understand, and maybe because of them I'm still in the UFC."

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How Evloev Built A 10-0 UFC Run On Wrestling

The Russian has won every Octagon appearance by decision, leaning on cage control and top position rather than hunting stoppages. His methodical style has drawn criticism from casual observers but kept him climbing the featherweight ladder toward a championship opportunity.

Evloev enters the Volkanovski bout with a 20-0 professional record, betting that the same wrestling system that frustrated opponents like Aljamain Sterling and Diego Lopes will carry him past the former champion. The title fight headlines UFC 333 with no date yet announced.

Source: sherdog.com