Analysis: Rematch or new blood – What’s next for new champ Ilia Topuria?

Movsar Evloev

Movsar Evloev. Photo via Instagram (@movsar_evloev_94)

Top five ranked Movsar Evloev is another fighter that could face Topuria next.

Just like the champion, Evloev is undefeated and holds an impressive 18-0 record. An ”undefeated fighter vs. undefeated fighter” title bout is a very sellable fight, even though none of the contesters are household names.

Stylewise, the Russian is perhaps the most well-rounded of the fighters presented on this list, with the exception of former champ Alexander Volkanovski, and could very well be his toughest test.