US EditionIsrael Adesanya’s Bold Take on Alexander Volkanovski’s Next Opponent Brought Back by UFC Featherweight Contender
Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy, both undefeated, compete to become the next featherweight title challenger after UFC 325 sparked debate about contender selection.
- On March 21, Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy will headline UFC Fight Night in London in a five-round, 145-pound main event at The O2 Arena likely to decide the next featherweight contender.
- Ranked Nos. 1 and 3, Evloev and Murphy entered the picture after many pundits said one should have challenged Volkanovski at UFC 325, but Lopes was booked instead.
- Both enter undefeated—Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy —with Evloev out since December 2024 and Murphy ending 2025 with a knockout of Aaron Pico.
- The winner is poised for a title shot against Volkanovski, according to the card's billing, and UFC London also features Roman Dolidze vs. Christian Leroy Duncan and Mason Jones vs. Axel Sola.
- Evloev’s list of Octagon wins includes Arnold Allen and Dan Ige, highlighting his résumé, and UFC officials also confirmed a welterweight bout featuring Michael 'Venom' Page on the UFC London card.
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Israel Adesanya’s Bold Take on Alexander Volkanovski’s Next Opponent Brought Back by UFC Featherweight Contender
After Alexander Volkanovski‘s decisive victory over Diego Lopes at UFC 325, a video resurfaced of his friend, Israel Adesanya. And in that video, Adesanya seemed to be playing matchmaker, analyzing potential opponents for ‘The Great’. He precisely called for Jean Silva as a possible opponent. And, as it seems, Silva has taken notice of that. While ‘Volk’ jumped to #3 in UFC pound-for-pound rankings after UFC 325, he now wants to face the winner …
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy Set for Return to London on Mar. 21
The UFC’s return to London is officially back on the calendar. On Saturday, Mar. 21, the promotion returns to The O2 Arena with a featherweight headliner that carries divisional weight, as undefeated contender Movsar Evloev puts his No. 1 contender ranking on the line against surging Manchester standout Lerone Murphy in the UFC Fight Night main event. Tickets for UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. GMT …
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