Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy Leads UFC London; Full Fight Card Unveiled
UFC London is set to feature an exciting main event on March 21, headlined by unbeaten featherweight fighters Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy. This highly anticipated matchup will take place at the O2 Arena and will be available for streaming exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States.
Movsar Evloev will make his return to the octagon following his victory over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 310 in December 2024. Lerone Murphy aims to continue his momentum after an impressive Knockout of the Year contender performance against Aaron Pico at UFC 319 in August.
The stakes are high for the winner of this bout, as they are likely to face the current champion, Alexander Volkanovski. Volkanovski recently showcased his dominance by defeating Diego Lopes at UFC 325 in a title defense.
Main Card Overview
The main card features a variety of thrilling matchups, including:
- Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy
- Luke Riley vs. Michael Aswell
- Michael Page vs. Sam Patterson
- Iwo Baraniewski vs. Austen Lane (light heavyweight)
- Roman Dolidze vs. Christian Leroy Duncan (middleweight)
- Danny Silva vs. Kurtis Campbell (featherweight)
Co-Main Event Highlights
The co-main event will showcase Luke Riley, a longtime training partner of Paddy Pimblett, as he squares off against Michael Aswell in a lightweight bout. Additionally, Michael Page is set to return to welterweight, taking on Sam Patterson.
Preliminary Card Matchups
The preliminary card offers more action, starting at 1 p.m. ET on Paramount+:
- Mason Jones vs. Axel Sola
- Nathaniel Wood vs. Losene Keita
- Louie Sutherland vs. Brando Pericic
- Mantas Kondratavicius vs. Antonio Trocoli
- Mick Parkin vs. Mario Pinto
- Luana Carolina vs. Melissa Mullins
- Abdul-Kareem Al-Sewady vs. Shem Rock
- Shanelle Dyer vs. Ravena Oliveira
This event promises to deliver an exhilarating night of fights, showcasing top talent in the UFC. Fans can look forward to a dynamic atmosphere and high-stakes competition at UFC London.