While the UFC returned to London this weekend, Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy by majority decision in the main event at the O2 Arena and will now seek a title shot in the Featherweight division.
Still undefeated 👊@MovsarUFC secures the majority decision victory at #UFCLondon!
— UFC (@ufc) March 21, 2026
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The first round commenced with a series of exchanges on foot, with Evloev surprisingly not shooting for the takedown early on. Murphy pushed the pace early on and snapped Evloev’s head back with a crisp right hand that caught his attention before circling out of range.
It was much of the same during the second round as Evloev chose to stay on his feet and engage with the Englishman. Keen to show off his striking improvements, Murphy once again landed with clean counter punches from both hands moments before the buzzer went off.
The third round commenced with Evloev shooting for a takedown, however, Murphy soon returned to his feet before the fight was momentarily paused owing to an accidental low blow by Evloev. Nonetheless, Murphy gave a good account of himself in Round three by mixing up his shots before facing a swift flurry by Evloev late on.
Evloev was warned by referee Marc Goddard early in Round four following yet another low blow on Murphy, while the Russian secured a series of takedowns across the five minutes. It was in Round five where Evloev came to life and brought Murphy to the canvas on three separate occasions, showcasing his newfound striking abilities in the process.
Speaking after the fight, Evloev expressed that his goal in the UFC is to claim the Featherweight title regardless of who is in front of him.
“The one thing that I have is that nobody can stop me, because I have a goal,” Evloev said.
🗣️ Movsar Evloev: "UFC, there is no excuse to don't let me fight for the title. I have nothing to say."
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 21, 2026
🗣️ Lerone Murphy: "Make sure Movsar Evloev gets the title shot. That man deserves it, he's next in line." 👏 #UFCLondonpic.twitter.com/uoTx6PVyHL
It does not matter how long it's gonna take, it doesn't matter what I have to go through, I am taking this title, the end.”
Elsewhere, the popular Michael ‘Venom’ Page defeated Sam Patterson by unanimous decision in what was a low output three rounder in London.
The crowd at the O2 Arena did not hold back in expressing their feelings regarding the fight, as both fighters took their time in selecting their mode of offense. However, with Page dodging a few takedown attempts, all thee judges scored in favour of Venom, who is now on a three-fight winning streak.
UFC Fight Night London Main Card results:
Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy by majority decision (48-46, 48-46, 47-47)
Luke Riley defeat defeated Michael Aswell by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Michael “Venom” Page defeated Sam Patterson by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Iwo Baraniewski defeated Austen Lane by TKO (strikes) at 0:28 of Round 1
Christian Leroy Duncan defeats Roman Dolidze by unanimous decicision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Danny Silva defeated Kurtis Campbell by TKO (strikes) at 0:31 of Round 2