• Daniel Cormier says undefeated Movsar Evloev is being treated worse by the UFC than Arman Tsarukyan after a title-shot snub.
  • Evloev (9-0) holds high-profile wins over Aljamain Sterling, Arnold Allen and Diego Lopes but hasn’t received a championship shot.
  • UFC opted for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes at UFC 325, despite Volkanovski previously naming Evloev as an opponent he wanted.

H2: Cormier calls Evloev the biggest snub in the division

Daniel Cormier took to his YouTube channel to voice frustration over Movsar Evloev’s title-picture omission, saying the undefeated featherweight is being done “worse” by the UFC than Arman Tsarukyan’s well-publicized lightweight snub. Cormier highlighted that Evloev has yet to gain clear traction toward a championship fight despite an unblemished record and several top wins. Watch Cormier’s comments on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5n-vkgVyyac?si=J6h88bbO7Jiaqs6g

H3: Why fans and fighters are upset

The irritation stems from UFC matchmaking decisions that favored a rematch between champion Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes at UFC 325. Lopes earned a single win since his last meeting with Volkanovski, but the promotion put him back in line for the belt over undefeated, highly ranked contenders like Evloev and Lerone Murphy.

H3: Evloev’s resume — what he’s done in the Octagon

Evloev’s UFC ledger reads like a contender’s checklist: victories over Aljamain Sterling, Arnold Allen and Diego Lopes among others. He’s known for consistent decision wins and a spotless pro record, but critics — including commentators and fans — say his lack of knockouts and headline-making moments may hurt his marketability.

Notable UFC wins:

  • Aljamain Sterling — Unanimous decision
  • Arnold Allen — Unanimous decision
  • Diego Lopes — Unanimous decision

H2: Even Volkanovski wanted Evloev next

Volkanovski, the featherweight champion, publicly said he would have been excited to fight Evloev, citing Evloev’s undefeated status and merit as reasons. That endorsement underlines the oddity of the matchmaking choice: the champion himself reportedly preferred Evloev as a challenger. Watch Volkanovski’s interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbvb7bNmvFY&t=68s

H4: What’s next for Evloev?

With UFC 325 set and the champion rematching Lopes, Evloev will have to keep winning and build a more marketable moment to force the promotion’s hand. Cormier and others say the Russian deserves a clearer path; the question now is whether Evloev can create the highlight or momentum that compels the UFC to move him into title contention.

H5: Bottom line

The Evloev situation adds to growing conversation about transparency and consistency in UFC matchmaking. Whether the promotion responds to veteran voices like Cormier — or waits for a dramatic performance from Evloev — remains to be seen.

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