Movsar Evloev dominated Lerone Murphy at UFC London, securing a majority decision victory that ended the Briton's 18-fight unbeaten streak. The Russian, who extended his undefeated record to 20 fights, wore down Murphy in a featherweight title eliminator, with two judges scoring it 48-46 and one 47-47. Murphy's third-round hip injury hampered his performance, allowing Evloev to capitalize with nine takedowns and relentless ground-and-pound. Evloev praised his wrestling strategy, stating, "I don't have to use my wrestling to get the win," as he targeted Murphy's damaged left eye.

Murphy, ranked third in UFC featherweight rankings, acknowledged Evloev's merit: "Sorry for not giving you a fight. He deserves a title shot.".