UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy lands at The O2 on Saturday, March 21
London, UK – UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, has officially announced its return to London with a stacked UFC Fight Night card set for Saturday, March 21 at The O2 Arena. Headlining the event is a pivotal featherweight clash between undefeated division standout Movsar Evloev (#1) and surging British contender Lerone “The Miracle” Murphy (#4), in a matchup with major title implications at 145 pounds.
Tickets for UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy go on general sale at 10 a.m. GMT on Friday, February 6 via AXS. UFC Fight Club members will receive early access beginning 9 a.m. GMT on Wednesday, February 4, while fans who registered interest at ufc.com/London will enjoy priority access starting 10 a.m. GMT on Thursday, February 5.
VIP Experience packages are also available through On Location, UFC’s Official VIP Experience Provider, offering premium seating, VIP weigh-in access, exclusive hospitality, fighter meet-and-greets, and more.
EVLOEV VS. MURPHY: FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE PICTURE AT STAKE
Movsar Evloev (19-0-0), fighting out of Sunzha, Ingushetia, Russia, enters the main event as one of the most dominant and methodical grapplers in the featherweight division. Undefeated in his professional career, Evloev has rattled off nine straight UFC victories, earning notable wins over former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, Arnold Allen, and Diego Lopes. A win in London could finally propel Evloev into a long-awaited title shot.
Standing across from him is Manchester’s own Lerone Murphy (17-0-1), who headlines a UFC event in London for the first time. Unbeaten in 11 UFC appearances, Murphy is riding a wave of momentum following his spectacular Knockout of the Year performance against Aaron Pico at UFC 319 in August. Known for his calm demeanor and explosive finishing ability, Murphy now has the opportunity to make history on home soil and leap directly into title contention.
BRITISH TALENT SHINES THROUGHOUT STACKED CARD
Liverpool’s Luke Riley (12-0-0) returns after a sensational UFC debut in Qatar, where he scored an emphatic knockout victory over Bogdan Grad. Riley’s confidence and finishing instinct will be tested against Michael Aswell Jr. (11-3-0) of Houston, Texas, who brings relentless pressure and a well-rounded skill set following his first-round win over Lucas Almeida.
London fan favorite Michael “Venom” Page (24-3-0) also returns to action, taking on streaking welterweight Sam Patterson (14-2-1), who enters the bout on a four-fight win streak.
Additional highlights include:
- Roman Dolidze (15-4-0) vs. Christian Leroy Duncan (13-2-0) in a compelling middleweight showdown
- Undefeated Polish prospect Iwo Baraniewski (7-0-0) welcoming Austen Lane (13-7-0) to the light heavyweight division
- Featherweight clash between Liverpool’s Kurtis Campbell (8-0-0) and DWCS graduate Danny Silva (10-2-0)
- Welsh lightweight standout Mason Jones (17-2-0, 1 NC) vs. unbeaten French contender Axel Sosa (11-0-1)
- London’s Nathaniel Wood (22-6-0) facing dangerous Belgian knockout artist Losene Keita (16-1-0)
- Heavyweight battles featuring Louie Sutherland vs. Brando Peričic and Mick Parkin vs. Mario Pinto
- Women’s bantamweight action as Melissa Mullins (7-2-0) meets Brazil’s Luana Carolina (11-5-0)
- Lightweight bout between Ireland’s Shem Rock (12-2-1) and Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (15-4-0)
- London’s Shanelle Dyer (6-1-0) making her UFC debut against Brazil’s Ravena Oliveira (7-3-1)
- UFC debut of Lithuania’s Mantas Kondratavicius (8-1-0) against veteran Antonio Trocoli (12-6-0, 1 NC)
With elite international talent, rising British stars, and a main event that could reshape the featherweight title picture, UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy promises an electric night of action in London.
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