Movsar Evloev's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 20, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Movsar Evloev.

Movsar Magomedovich Evloev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Featherweight division of the UFC. He is a former M-1 Global bantamweight champion. As of July 15, 2025, he holds the #1 ranking in the UFC featherweight division, underscoring his success and prominence in the sport since turning professional in 2014.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

April 22, 2017: M-1 Global Interim Bantamweight Championship Win

On April 22, 2017, Movsar Evloev defeated Alexey Nevzorov by knockout in the second round to win the M-1 Global Interim Bantamweight Championship.

July 22, 2017: M-1 Global Bantamweight Championship Unification

On July 22, 2017, Movsar Evloev defeated Pavel Vitruk by unanimous decision to unify the M-1 Global Bantamweight Championship.

February 2018: First Title Defense Against Sergey Morozov

In February 2018, Movsar Evloev successfully defended his title against Sergey Morozov, winning by rear-naked choke in the third round.

July 21, 2018: Title Defense Against Rafael Dias

On July 21, 2018, Movsar Evloev defended his title against Rafael Dias, winning by knockout in the fifth round.

April 20, 2019: UFC Debut Win Against Seung Woo Choi

On April 20, 2019, Movsar Evloev made his UFC debut against Seung Woo Choi after Muin Gafurov withdrew, winning by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik.

October 26, 2019: UFC Win Against Enrique Barzola

On October 26, 2019, Movsar Evloev faced Enrique Barzola at UFC Fight Night 162 and won the fight by unanimous decision.

July 26, 2020: UFC Win Against Mike Grundy

On July 26, 2020, Movsar Evloev faced Mike Grundy at UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till and won the fight by unanimous decision.

January 24, 2021: UFC 257 Victory Over Nik Lentz

On January 24, 2021, Movsar Evloev faced Nik Lentz at UFC 257, replacing Mike Grundy, and won the fight via split decision.

June 12, 2021: UFC 263 Win Against Hakeem Dawodu

On June 12, 2021, Movsar Evloev faced Hakeem Dawodu at UFC 263 and won the fight via unanimous decision.

June 4, 2022: UFC Fight Night 207 Victory Over Dan Ige

On June 4, 2022, Movsar Evloev faced Dan Ige at UFC Fight Night 207 and won the fight via unanimous decision.

May 6, 2023: UFC 288 Win Against Diego Lopes and Fight of the Night Award

On May 6, 2023, Movsar Evloev faced Diego Lopes at UFC 288 after Bryce Mitchell withdrew due to an injury. Evloev defeated Lopes via unanimous decision, earning the Fight of the Night award.

January 20, 2024: UFC 297 Victory Over Arnold Allen

On January 20, 2024, Movsar Evloev faced Arnold Allen at UFC 297. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

December 7, 2024: UFC 310 Victory Over Aljamain Sterling

On December 7, 2024, Movsar Evloev faced Aljamain Sterling at UFC 310, after their originally scheduled bout was cancelled, and won the fight by unanimous decision.