Overview
- Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy meet Saturday, March 21 at The O2, with prelims at 5 p.m. GMT and the main card at 8 p.m. GMT on TNT Sports in the UK and Paramount+ in the US.
- Evloev confirmed he has landed in London after a travel and visa scare that prompted brief replacement rumors, calling the episode a “fuss” before final preparations.
- The winner is widely viewed as next for Alexander Volkanovski, though both fighters say the promotion has not promised a title shot.
- The main event features a combined 36-0-1 record, a UFC best for most wins without a loss in a matchup, pairing Evloev’s control-heavy wrestling with Murphy’s knockout threat.
- Betting markets list Evloev as the favorite in roughly the -220 to -250 range, with many expecting a decision if he wins.