Evloev vs. Murphy to Headline UFC London in March
Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy are set to clash in the main event of UFC London on March 21. The fight was officially announced by the promotion on Monday. This matchup features two highly ranked featherweight contenders.
Key Fight Details
- Main Event: Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy
- Date: March 21
- Location: UFC London
Evloev, a 31-year-old fighter from Russia, has not competed since December 2024. He boasts an undefeated record of 9-0 in the UFC and an impressive overall mark of 19-0. His last fight resulted in a unanimous decision victory over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 310.
In contrast, Murphy, a 34-year-old competitor from Manchester, England, is about to headline an event in his home country for the first time. He comes off a thrilling knockout win against Aaron Pico at UFC 319 in August. His professional record stands at 17-0-1.
Rankings and Implications
Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy are positioned as the top contenders in the featherweight division, ranked Nos. 1 and 4, respectively. The outcome of their fight will likely set up the winner for a title shot against current champion Alexander Volkanovski, who successfully defended his title at UFC 325 against Diego Lopes.
Co-Main Event and Other Fights
The co-main event of UFC London features Luke Riley taking on Michael Aswell in another featherweight bout. Additionally, Michael “Venom” Page will make his return to the welterweight category to face Sam Patterson.
Stay tuned for updates as UFC London approaches and more details on the full fight card are revealed on Filmogaz.com.
