LV ZHENHONG VS. MOVSAR EVLOEV
Four years and change after meeting for the first time under the M-1 Challenge banner, an injury to Mike Grundy opened the door for Lv to matriculate to the UFC and attempt to avenge his earlier loss to Evloev inside the Octagon.
The Chinese newcomer lost to Evloev in June 2015, dropping a unanimous decision in a bout that lands in the middle of a frustrating 2-4 run. Since then, Lv has gone 11-1, winning eight of those bouts by stoppage, including a third-round submission win this past June.
Evloev pushed his winning streak to start his career to 11 in April, notching a unanimous decision win over SeungWoo Choi in his UFC debut. The former M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion showed outstanding conditioning and a diverse offensive arsenal, pushing a torrid pace and putting it on Choi from start to finish.
While featherweight is loaded with talent, Evloev looks like one to keep an eye on long-term, making this a tremendous opportunity for Lv to upset the apple cart and make a major splash in his UFC debut.
