Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy by majority decision at a UFC fight held Saturday at the O2 Arena in London.
Evloev overcame a point deduction for a foul during the contest, securing the victory despite the setback. The win is expected to position him for a title fight against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski.
The fight featured two previously unbeaten athletes, with Murphy entering the contest with a perfect record. Evloev’s win significantly impacts Murphy’s aspirations for a featherweight title.
The event marked the UFC’s return to London, with Evloev rallying to win the contest.