UFC 307 adds Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling in crucial featherweight fight

A big one in the UFC’s 145-pound division is set for October 5th.

In an event scheduled to be UFC 307, former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling continues his search in the featherweight division against the main contender Movsar Evloev. Although the event has not yet been announced, it is expected to take place in Salt Lake City.

Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie about the booking, but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has not yet been made official.

Sterling (24-4 MMA, 16-4 UFC) and Evloev (18-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) have exchanged ideas in recent weeks. Both expressed interest in the fight, but the date was debated. Now, it appears they have found common ground.

Sterling lost the promotion’s bantamweight title to Sean O’Malley via technical knockout in August 2023, after three title defenses as champion. He moved up to featherweight and debuted in UFC 300when he defeated Calvin Kattar by unanimous decision.

Evloev enters the fight undefeated, with his three most recent victories coming against Arnold Allen, Diego Lopes and Dan Ige. Former M-1 champion, Evloev won all eight fights he fought in the UFC by decision.

No other fights have been announced or reported for UFC 307 at this time.

This story originally appeared on MMA Junkie