Movsar Evloev Quotes & Statements

“If your father had to choose one of you as his son, you or Islam, he wouldn't choose you. You're only supported by your own people, not for your qualities, but out of blind patriotism. And everyone else backing you? Clowns just like you.”

– via Instagram, in a blistering response to Ilia Topuria after the lightweight champion made disparaging comments about Islam Makhachev

“@alexvolkanovski I'll listen to your interview, and one thing about me, I'll never make excuses. I truly don't believe I need wrestling to beat you. You're a great champion, and I respect you, but it would be something special to take your throne. Big respect see you soon”

– via X, responding to Alexander Volkanovski’s post fight analysis of his victory over Lerone Murphy at UFC London.

“Arman is a very popular fighter. It would be interesting to fight him. I have no disrespect to him whatsoever. But if we'll have to fight, who am I to turn it down?”

– via the Kolos MMA YouTube channel, welcoming the idea of Arman Tsarukyan dropping down to the featherweight division.

“Great fight by @alexvolkanovski, he showed that you can get better at that age. I can’t wait to share a cage to show why I am different than these guys! #ufc325”

– reacted to Volkanovski's win over Diego Lopes at UFC 325

“Leon Murphy I will give you the opportunity to fight the number one contender. Tell your people your ready to fight me on the same card as the championship”

– via X, calling out Lerone Murphy for a number one contender fight, suggesting they fight on the same card as the title bout.

“I’m the only guy who can beat Volk right now, but if I have to fight Lerone or Diego then I have no problem doing it.”

“Congratulations Diego Lopes, let’s do the rematch or maybe I can fight Lerone Murphy, it doesn’t matter any of these two guys”

“Hey man, you’re probably not gonna get this title shot and me and you will end up fighting, I’m looking forward to it. But, if you do end up getting the title shot then Good Luck.”