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Murphy vs. Evloev: Title Shot on the Line at UFC London

3/19/2026

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Lerone Murphy (UFC fighter) and Movsar Evloev (UFC fighter) fight at UFC Fight Night in London.
Murphy is 17-0-1 and earned momentum with a knockout of Aaron Pico.
He cites a near-fatal car accident and a shooting incident that shaped him.
Evloev is ranked No. 1, has faced injury setbacks, and remains a dangerous grappler.
Both seek a dominant performance to earn a title shot against champion Alexander Volkanovski.

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Story summary

Lerone Murphy (UFC fighter) and Movsar Evloev (UFC fighter) fight at UFC Fight Night in London.
Murphy is 17-0-1 and earned momentum with a knockout of Aaron Pico.
He cites a near-fatal car accident and a shooting incident that shaped him.
Evloev is ranked No. 1, has faced injury setbacks, and remains a dangerous grappler.
Both seek a dominant performance to earn a title shot against champion Alexander Volkanovski.