UFC London: Evloev vs. Murphy Headlines March 2026 Event

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to London on March 21, 2026, with a featherweight showdown between undefeated contenders Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy headlining the event at the O2 Arena. The bout, positioned as a title eliminator, will determine the next challenger for champion Alexander Volkanovski, who recently defended his belt against Diego Lopes at UFC 325 in Sydney.

Evloev, a Russian grappler with a perfect 19-0 professional record, enters the fight following a decision victory over former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in December 2024. His UFC resume includes wins over Arnold Allen, Diego Lopes and Dan Ige, though he has yet to secure a finish in the octagon. Injuries have sidelined him from three previous bouts, including a planned matchup against Ilia Topuria, delaying his path to a title opportunity. Murphy, hailing from Manchester in the United Kingdom, remains unbeaten at 17-0-1. The 34-year-old has notched nine straight UFC victories, with his most recent being a spinning elbow knockout of Aaron Pico last August during the undercard of Khamzat Chimaev's middleweight title win in Chicago. Prior triumphs include decisions over Edson Barboza,...