Summary
Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy at UFC London, affecting Murphy's chances of getting a featherweight title shot. The judges scored the match in Evloev's favor with two judges supporting his win and one scoring it as a draw. Murphy's defeat ended his 18-fight unbeaten streak while Evloev extended his winning record to 20 fights.
Key Facts
- Movsar Evloev won against Lerone Murphy at UFC London in a featherweight match.
- The fight took place at the O2 Arena and was seen as a contest to decide a number one contender.
- Two judges scored the fight 48-46 for Evloev, while one scored it as a 47-47 draw.
- Murphy's career record of 18 unbeaten fights ended with this match.
- Evloev's victory extends his undefeated record to 20 fights.
- An injury to Murphy's hip in the third round affected his performance.
- Murphy is ranked third in the UFC featherweight rankings.
- Evloev is now a top contender to face featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski.
