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3w ago

Evloev–Murphy UFC London Headliner On for March 21 as Broadcast Points to Title Shot for Winner

A UFC broadcast indicated the winner is slated to challenge Alexander Volkanovski next.

Movsar Evloev enters the Octagon for his fight at UFC 310. Credit: Steve Marcus/Getty Images
Photo via Lerone Murphy on Instagram
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Overview

  • Movsar Evloev dismissed withdrawal rumors on Telegram, saying his visa is fine and he will face Lerone Murphy.
  • The unbeaten featherweights remain booked to headline at London’s O2 Arena on March 21, per the UFC’s listings.
  • During the UFC Vegas 114 telecast, broadcasters stated the UFC London winner is expected to fight champion Alexander Volkanovski next.
  • Evloev, 19-0, has been inactive since a December 2024 decision over Aljamain Sterling, while Murphy, 17-0-1, enters off a spinning‑elbow knockout of Aaron Pico.
  • Speculation about Jean Silva as a potential fill‑in persisted after his social posts, but no official change to the main event has been announced.