"Daggy date night", "They look like brothers" - Fans react to Movsar Evloev linking up with Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Movsar Evloev had a recent meetup that has left the MMA fandom reacting in waves. The pair's encounter was first shared on Evloev's Instagram account via a post, with a picture showing them posing at a restaurant table.

This picture was subsequently shared on X/Twitter by Championship Rounds, a popular account that often covers events in the combat sports world, with MMA being a particular focus. Fans flocked to the tweet, forming a thread as they reacted to Nurmagomedov and Evloev's encounter.

One fan took the opportunity to poke fun at Evloev for his lack of finishing ability and general fighting style, which has been criticized for lacking entertainment value.

"Hopefully he can teach him how to be exciting"

Another fan made a lighthearted joke instead, mistakenly referring to Evloev as Dagestani, even though he is Ingush from Ingushetia, another Russian republic.

"Daggy date night"

Nevertheless, some claimed the pair bore a physical resemblance:

"They look like brothers"

Others praised Evloev for his unbeaten record, even naming him as a future title challenger for Ilia Topuria, who he was once set to fight.

"A combined 48-0 in this pic. Ilia vs Evloev will be an interesting match up one day, it will be two undefeated fighters fighting for the belt. I think the last time that happened was Izzy vs Costa. I hope the UFC clarifies what is next for Ilia soon because rn everyone confused."

A collage of fan reactions can be seen below:

Fan reactions to Khabib Nurmagomedov's encounter with Movsar Evloev

Evloev is coming off a highly competitive unanimous decision win, having out-grappled former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC 310 in the latter's sophomore featherweight bout.

Check out Movsar Evloev's Instagram post below:

---

Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Movsar Evloev should be next in line for the featherweight title

Following Movsar Evloev's hard-fought win over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 310, Khabib Nurmagomedov took to X to express his belief that the undefeated Russian is deserving of a title shot.

"19:0 in MMA and 9:0 in UFC. I think @MovsarUFC deserves title shot."

The question of what's next for Evloev was one he answered in his UFC 310 post-fight interview. While he didn't campaign for a title shot, he claimed that he'd keep winning until it was undeniable.