Movsar Evloev secured a majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy in the main event of UFC Fight Night in London on Saturday, March 22, 2026. The judges' scorecards read 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47 at the O2 Arena.
The fight was a pivotal contest in the UFC featherweight division. Evloev's victory, his 19th professional win, significantly disrupts Murphy's previously undefeated record and his aspirations for a title shot.
Evloev utilized his wrestling and grappling control throughout the five-round bout to edge out the striking of the Manchester-born Murphy. The Russian fighter remains undefeated in the UFC, improving his promotional record to 9-0.
With this win, Evloev positions himself as a top contender in the 145-pound division, while Murphy suffers the first defeat of his professional MMA career.
