M. Evloev (photo) suffers a car accident and is out of the UFC 248. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @movsar_evloev94
A car accident involving a featherweight (up to 65,7kg.) Movsar Evloev ended up causing a last minute absence for the UFC 248, which takes place on March 7 in Las Vegas. The athlete, who had a commitment against Jammal Emmers, was unable to remain on the card and ended up being replaced by Giga Chikadze. Information about the incident involving the Russian was released by his manager, Sayat Abdrakhmanov on his official Twitter account.
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“Movisar had to leave the card because of a road accident. A car hit his motorcycle,” wrote Sayat.
The duel in UFC 248 it would mark Movsar's third appearance since the fighter debuted in Ultimate. Considered one of the promises for the featherweight category, the Russian remains undefeated in his professional MMA career with 12 appearances. His last presentation for the company took place in October last year, when he defeated Enrique Barzola in the unanimous decision of the judges.
Jammal, who remains on the card, will still have the duty to win in what will represent his debut fight for Ultimate. With 21 professional fights in mixed martial arts, the 30-year-old American maintains a streak of four consecutive victories.
Called at the last minute for the confrontation, Giga Chikadze You will have the chance to show your service to Ultimate and show that you are prepared for whatever the company needs. The athlete, who has a fight for the organization, comes from a victory over Brandon davis and accumulates three triumphs in a row.
The main fights of UFC 248 will involve two title fights. In the penultimate clash of the night, Weili Zhang will put the strawweight title (52,1kg.) on the line against the former champion, Joanna Jędrzejczyk. In the last fight, Israel adesanya e Yoel romero they exchange forces in a fight for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg).
See the published image of Movsar's injuries
Movsar had to pull out because of road accident. Car crashed into his motorbike. https://t.co/N8rZ2gjIB8 pic.twitter.com/mBPO7DiPuM
— Sayat 萨亚特 (@sayatmma) February 27, 2020
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