• Daniel Cormier says Movsar Evloev’s UFC 325 title snub is worse than Arman Tsarukyan’s UFC 324 omission.
  • Cormier says Evloev — an undefeated featherweight contender — hasn’t gained traction toward a championship fight.
  • Alexander Volkanovski reportedly backed Evloev as a challenger, but UFC matchmaking favored other names.

Cormier slams UFC over Movsar Evloev snub

Former two-division champion Daniel Cormier criticized the UFC for overlooking unbeaten featherweight contender Movsar Evloev when booking title opportunities. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Cormier said Evloev is in a worse position than Arman Tsarukyan — another fighter who felt snubbed for a recent title shot.

Why Cormier is frustrated

Cormier argued that Evloev, despite an undefeated run and high-profile wins, hasn’t been given meaningful momentum toward a championship bout. “There’s one guy getting done worse than freaking Arman Tsarukyan; it is Movsar Evloev,” Cormier said, noting the lack of traction for a title fight.

Context: Two recent snubs

Arman Tsarukyan’s omission from the UFC 324 title picture — where Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje were chosen to fight for the vacant lightweight crown — sparked debate. Cormier says Evloev’s situation could be even more egregious, as he remains an undefeated featherweight without a clear path to the belt.

Volkanovski reportedly wanted Evloev

Adding to the controversy: champion Alexander Volkanovski publicly said he would have picked Evloev as a challenger, calling him deserving and pointing to Evloev’s undefeated status as intriguing matchup material. Volkanovski’s comments surfaced during an interview and underlined the disconnect between fighter preference and UFC matchmaking.

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What Evloev needs next

Commentators and fans say Evloev may need a signature, visual moment to force matchmaking’s hand — a clear, dominant win or a high-profile finish that becomes marketable. Cormier’s public plea adds pressure on the promotion to clarify the featherweight title picture.

Bottom line

Daniel Cormier’s critique highlights growing frustration over UFC matchmaking decisions. Whether the promotion answers by moving Evloev into the next title conversation remains to be seen, but the spotlight on his case has intensified after Cormier’s remarks.

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