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UFC Hall of Famer Argues Promotion Should Cut UFC 333 Headliner Movsar Evloev

UFC Hall of Famer José Aldo has sparked debate ahead of UFC 333 by publicly arguing that Movsar Evloev should not be granted his long-awaited featherweight title shot against champion Alexander Volkanovski. Aldo, a former UFC featherweight titleholder, criticized Evloev’s lack of commercial appeal, stating that the undefeated fighter (20-0, 10-0 in the UFC) has failed to draw significant attention despite his dominance.

Evloev, ranked No. 1 in the division, is set to face Volkanovski (17-2, 6-0 as champion) at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, marking his first title opportunity after years of anticipation.

Aldo’s stance comes amid broader discussions about UFC’s roster management, following the recent release of undefeated bantamweight contender Farid Basharat after a 7-0 run. Volkanovski, who has defended the belt twice in his second reign, most recently defeated Diego Lopes—a fight that drew criticism for its quick rematch booking—en route to this title defense.

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