Overview
- Evloev defeated Murphy by majority decision with scores of 48-46, 48-46 and 47-47 after five rounds at London’s O2 Arena on March 21.
- A point was deducted from Evloev in round four for a second low blow, a sequence referenced in post-fight discussions of the scoring.
- Rankings updates report Evloev at No. 1 at 145 pounds, while Murphy absorbs his first defeat and remains near the top at No. 3.
- Champion Alexander Volkanovski assessed the bout and said he “suppose[s] he’s the next,” indicating a likely title defense against Evloev pending UFC confirmation.
- The result extends Evloev’s unbeaten mark to 20-0 overall and 10-0 in the UFC in a main event billed to set the next featherweight challenger.