The UFC featherweight title eliminator match between undefeated contenders Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy will headline UFC London this Saturday inside the O2 Arena in London.
Even though he hasn’t fought since December 2024, Evloev still heads into the match as the betting favorite with -235 UFC odds. Meanwhile, Murphy, who has been a more active fighter, will be the +195 betting underdog.
UFC London: Evloev vs. Murphy Fight Odds
- Movsar Evloev: -235
- Lerone Murphy: +195
UFC London: Evloev vs. Murphy: Tale of the Tape
| Movsar Evloev | Lerone Murphy | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 34 | 32 |
| Height | 5’7” | 5’9” |
| Reach | 72.5 inches | 73.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 36 inches | 39 inches |
| Record | 17-0-1 | 19-0 |
| Fighting Style | Freestyle | Kickboxer |
| Finishing Rate | 47% | 37% |
UFC London: Evloev vs. Murphy: Prediction
With the elite grappling and control of Evloev, I predict a unanimous decision for him over Murphy. The constant pressure and the precise level change of Evloev can neutralize the power and striking combinations of Murphy.
Murphy thrives when he fights from a comfortable distance, as he maximizes his reach and leg reach advantages. But all of this will be out the window once Evloev gets a hold of him and takes him down to the canvas.
Evloev may be out of action for over a year, but his grappling and takedowns remain sharp, especially the quick back take and the inside trips. The Russian also doesn’t just rely on submissions, but he also has fantastic ground-and-pound strikes that inflict significant damage.
Movsar Evloev’s Recent Fight Results
Evloev was the former M-1 Challenge champion who made his UFC debut in April 2019. His last five wins were against Hakeem Dawodu, Dan Ige, Diego Lopes, Arnold Allen, and Aljamain Sterling. He was supposed to fight in July, but pulled out due to a viral illness.
Lerone Murphy’s Recent Fight Results
Murphy was an FCC MMA titleholder before the UFC signed him in 2019. He had a draw with Zubaira Tukhugov in his octagon debut, but has since swept all his fights under the promotion. His last five victories were against Josh Culibao, Edson Barboza, Dan Ige, Josh Emmett, and Aaron Pico.
UFC London: Evloev vs. Murphy: Fight Card
- Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy, featherweight fight
- Luke Riley vs. Michael Aswell Jr., featherweight fight
- Michael Page vs. Sam Patterson, welterweight fight
- Iwo Baraniewski vs. Austen Lane, light heavyweight fight
- Roman Dolidze vs. Christin Leroy Duncan, middleweight fight
- Kurtis Campbell vs. Danny Silva, featherweight fight
- Mason Jones vs. Axel Sola, lightweight fight
- Nathaniel Wood vs. Losene Keita, featherweight fight
- Louie Sutherland vs. Brando Pericic, heavyweight fight
- Mantas Kondratavicius vs. Antontio Trocoli, middleweight fight
- Mario Pinto vs. Felipe Franco, heavyweight fight
- Shem Rock vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady, lightweight fight
- Shanelle Dyer vs. Ravena Oliveira, women’s strawweight fight
- Melissa Mullins vs. Luana Carolina, women’s bantamweight fight
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