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

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

At an event expected to be UFC 307, former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling continues his featherweight quest against top contender Movsar Evloev. While the event has not yet been announced, it’s expected to take place in Salt Lake City.

Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.

Sterling (24-4 MMA, 16-4 UFC) and Evloev (18-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) have gone back-and-forth in recent weeks. Both expressed interest in the fight, but a date was debated. Now, it seems they’ve found common ground.

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

Evloev enters the fight undefeated, with his three most recent wins against Arnold Allen, Diego Lopes, and Dan Ige. A former M-1 champion, Evloev has won all eight of his UFC fights by decision.

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