Undefeated UFC featherweight Movsar Evloev needs to set the report straight.
Evloev is ready to fulfill former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC 307 on Oct. 5 in Salt Lake Metropolis. Forward of the bout — which has been considerably heated within the construct — Sterling accused Evloev of utilizing performance-enhancing medication on his YouTube channel, and likewise wrote on Twitter than he’s “99 %” certain of it.
You then should be new to me. I name out a variety of these guys which have popped for stuff. I’m 99% certain Movsar has taken shit and presumably nonetheless does. Nevertheless it’s by no means stopped me from beating cheaters earlier than. Hardwork and skillset. https://t.co/VJXfU8qT4c
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 23, 2024
“Oh, brother, I used to be ready for him [for a] very long time since he win his final battle, however he had no alternative [but] to take this battle,” Evloev advised MMA Combating in response to the accusation. “That’s why he’s preventing me. And, yeah, he does one thing with the feedback, and he speak, I don’t know what the purpose of this however I don’t care. We’ve doping management right here, and I’m at all times clear, you realize.
“I’m glad being in UFC as a result of I do know he’s there’s good doping management, and I will be assured to know that my opponent additionally does a doping take a look at. So it’s like, when you speak with out proof, the place I from, identical to some lady stuff. Males don’t speak like that, and yeah, I can’t wait to beat his ass. And [at UFC 307], we’ll see. The cage might be closed and he’ll reply about his phrases.
“Everyone thinks that I’m utilizing one thing as a result of I’m robust, I breathe good, and I’m by no means drained,” Evloev continued. “I’m clear. I’m clear, one hundred pc. I eat good, I sleep good, I prepare arduous, all the pieces to be robust as I’m now. For those who’re lazy, you’ll be able to’t speak like that.
“I don’t know, I don’t use alcohol, I don’t smoke, I eat clear, I do [the] proper issues, I prepare arduous. That’s why I’m in form, at all times. Even when I don’t prepare for months, I’m nonetheless athletic.”
Sterling made his featherweight debut at UFC 300 when he earned a lopsided resolution victory towards Calvin Kattar in April. From there, Evloev referred to as for the matchup, and now it’s set for the promotion’s return to Utah.
Evloev additionally has a victory in 2024, defeating Arnold Allen by way of unanimous resolution at UFC 297 in January. The 30-year-old is glad to have a respectful construct to a battle, however appears fairly happy utilizing Sterling’s accusations as bulletin board materials.
“Let him speak,” Evloev defined. “Let him speak now. We’ll battle, and after the battle, I’ll speak. He don’t damage me together with his phrases. I do know the reality and I don’t care about what folks say. It’s like some type of praise from him. Like, ‘Oh, he’s utilizing one thing,’ however he has no proof, and simply possibly he sees how good I’m, like, how good [my shape is].
“That’s why he don’t imagine that folks can work arduous, and that’s why he thinks like, ‘Oh, possibly he utilizing one thing.’”
Evloev is 8-0 contained in the octagon, which additionally consists of victories over Diego Lopes and Dan Ige.
When requested to ship a last message to Sterling forward of the matchup, Evloev sounds content material to let his fists do the speaking.
“No matter I say, it’s not going to assist him,” Evloev mentioned.
