Evloev beats Murphy, calls out Volkanovski

Top featherweight contenders Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy clashed at UFC Fight Night on March 21, 2026, at London's O2 Arena in what was widely expected to be a title eliminator for a shot at UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Murphy fought on home soil with support from the London crowd, while Evloev entered as the betting favorite. The winner of this pivotal matchup is positioned to challenge Volkanovski next for the featherweight title. This fight represented a crucial moment in the featherweight division's title picture, with both fighters looking to make their case as the top contender.