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Movsar Evloev books UFC Abu Dhabi return fight with debuting Aaron Pico in July

Surging featherweight contender, Movsar Evloev will look to finally rubber-stamp his claim to a divisional title charge next month, as he books a co-main event clash opposite former Bellator MMA contender, Aaron Pico on July 26. from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Evloev, the current number four ranked featherweight contender, has missed out on a title fight in his return to action — having most recently turning in a hard-fought unanimous decision win over former undisputed bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling at UFC 310 in December of last year.

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Movsar Evloev books UFC Abu Dhabi return fight with debuting Aaron Pico in July 2

As for Pico, the former Bellator MMA stalwart will finally make good on his Octagon debut, having inked a multi-fight deal with the Dana White-led promotion back in April of this year.