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WHO:

Lerone Murphy (17-1-0) suffered his first professional defeat against Movsar Evloev (19-0-0) at UFC London.

Noel Gallagher, a member of the band Oasis, was present in the crowd at The O2 Arena during the event.

Iwo Baraniewski (7-0-0) defeated Austen Lane (13-7-0) in a light heavyweight fight.

Shanelle Dyer (6-1-0) is making her UFC debut against Ravena Oliveira (7-3-1).

Shem Rock (12-2-1) is training out of Next Generation MMA in Liverpool alongside Paddy Pimblett and co-main eventer Luke Riley.

Mario Pinto (11-0-0) is ranked No. 15 in the heavyweight division.

Christian Leroy Duncan (13-2-0) is unbeaten when fighting in London.

Lerone Murphy (17-0-1), Movsar Evloev (19-0-0), Melissa Mullins (7-2-0), Luana Carolina (11-5-0), Shanelle Dyer (6-1-0), Ravena Oliveira (7-3-1), Shem Rock (12-2-1), Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (15-4-0), Mario Pinto (11-0-0), Felipe Franco (10-1-0), Antonio Trocoli (12-6-0), Mantas Kondratavicius (8-1-0), Louie Sutherland (10-4-0), Brando Peričić (5-1-0), Nathaniel Wood (22-6-0), Losene Keita (16-1-0), Mason Jones (17-2-0), Axel Sola (11-0-1), Kurtis Campbell (8-0-0), Danny Silva (10-2-0), Roman Dolidze (15-4-0), Christian Leroy Duncan (13-2-0), Iwo Baraniewski (7-0-0), Austen Lane (13-7-0), Michael "Venom" Page (24-3-0), Sam Patterson (14-2-1), Luke Riley, Michael Aswell Jr. (11-3-0), Dana White (UFC President).

WHAT:

Movsar Evloev's victory over Lerone Murphy was by majority decision, with judges scoring the fight 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47.

Evloev's record improved to 20-0 following the fight.

Iwo Baraniewski achieved a knockout victory over Austen Lane just 28 seconds into the first round, moving his record to 2-0 in the UFC.

Michael "Venom" Page won his fight against Sam Patterson by unanimous decision, landing only 39 significant strikes throughout the bout.

Page's best round was the third, where he landed 12 significant strikes out of 19 attempts.

After the fight, Murphy stated that Evloev should now be the next man up for a championship opportunity.

Movsar Evloev improved his professional record to 20-0 with his victory over Lerone Murphy.

Evloev's victory was by majority decision, with judges scoring the fight 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47.

Iwo Baraniewski achieved a knockout victory over Austen Lane just 28 seconds into the first round.

Michael "Venom" Page won his fight against Sam Patterson by unanimous decision, landing only 39 significant strikes throughout the bout.

Page's best round was the third, where he landed 12 significant strikes out of 19 attempts.

Lerone Murphy's record now stands at 17-1-1 following his defeat to Evloev.

Evloev won the fight by majority decision with judges scoring it 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47.

Murphy experienced a hip injury during Round 3, stating to his corner that his hip had "popped."

Michael "Venom" Page won his fight against Sam Patterson by unanimous decision, with only 39 significant strikes landed in the entire bout.

Baraniewski won by knockout just 28 seconds into the first round.

Baraniewski has achieved eight straight finishes in the first round, including two submissions and six knockouts.

Michael Page won his fight against Sam Patterson by unanimous decision, with only 39 significant strikes landed in the entire bout.

Evloev's victory over Murphy was by majority decision with judges scoring the fight 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47 in favor of Evloev.

Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy by majority decision with judges scoring the fight 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47 in favor of Evloev.

Evloev received a point deduction in Round 4 due to two low blows.

Lerone Murphy suffered a hip injury during Round 3, stating to his corner that his hip had "popped."

Evloev is now the No. 1-ranked fighter in the official UFC Rankings and is calling for a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.

Murphy experienced his first professional defeat after this fight.

Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy by unanimous decision at UFC London on March 21, 2026.

Michael "Venom" Page won his fight against Sam Patterson by unanimous decision, with only 39 significant strikes landed in the entire bout.

Page's best round was the third, where he landed 12 significant strikes out of 19 attempts.

Patterson attempted two takedowns, both of which were unsuccessful.

Melissa Mullins (7-2-0) is coming off a unanimous decision defeat.

Dyer is facing Oliveira in a must-win fight for both fighters.

Pinto is looking for a fourth straight TKO/KO against Felipe Franco (10-1-0).

Antonio Trocoli (12-6-0) has lost all three of his bouts in the UFC thus far.

Mantas Kondratavicius (8-1-0) is coming off a Round 1 TKO win in the Contender Series.

Louie Sutherland (10-4-0) got the UFC call while working a night shift at a railway.

Mason Jones (17-2-0) recorded a victory over Jeremy Stephens last year.

Kurtis Campbell (8-0-0) is fresh off a dominant Contender Series win.

Roman Dolidze (15-4-0) has wins over former challengers Anthony Smith, Marvin Vettori, and Kevin Holland in his last five fights.

UFC London event featuring a featherweight main event between Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev on March 21, 2026.

Murphy is on a nine-fight winning run in the UFC, while Evloev has nine straight wins in the UFC.

Melissa Mullins is a double gold medal winner at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships.

Mario Pinto is unbeaten in the UFC and looking for a fourth straight TKO/KO.

Nathaniel Wood has not registered a UFC finish since 2019.

Mason Jones is returning to London after a defeat at The O2 in 2022.

Michael "Venom" Page expressed dissatisfaction with his fight against Sam Patterson, stating, "It's definitely not a fight I wanted."

WHERE:

The event took place at The O2 Arena in London, England.

The O2 Arena, London, England.

WHEN:

The UFC London event took place on March 21, 2026.

The UFC London event occurred on March 21, 2026.

The event is scheduled for March 21, 2026.

Evloev's last fight was in December 2024.

Mason Jones fought at The O2 in 2022.

WHY:

Joe Rogan criticized the matchmaking for the fight between Michael Page and Sam Patterson, stating, "This might be the least action of any fight, ever, next to Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou."

After his victory, Evloev stated, "The UFC can no longer deny me a shot at the featherweight champion."

Evloev's victory positions him for a potential title shot against Alexander Volkanovski, as he stated, "The UFC can no longer deny me a shot at the featherweight champion."

Evloev's victory positions him for a potential title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.

The fight between Evloev and Murphy had implications for a potential title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.

The fight between Murphy and Evloev has implications for a UFC title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.

The main event has implications for a UFC title shot for both Murphy and Evloev.

Murphy aims for a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski with a win.

HOW:

Evloev adjusted his strategy after a point deduction in Round 4, finding more success with takedowns and striking as the fight progressed.

Baraniewski stated, "I very [much] like the first round... a knockout is a knockout. I’m very happy."

Evloev adjusted his strategy after the point deduction, finding more success with takedowns and striking as the fight progressed.

Page's performance was criticized by fans, leading to boos during the fight.

Dana White praised Kurtis Campbell's performance, stating, "Kurtis, incredible performance. Unlike the first fight, you actually lived up to being a 5/1 favourite."

Evloev's fighting style is based on Greco-Roman wrestling, while Murphy is known for his striking ability, including a knockout of the year against Aaron Pico at UFC 319.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 17:14 UTC)

In a thrilling night of fights, Movsar Evloev secured a majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy, with judges scoring the bout 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47, bringing Evloev's record to an impressive 20-0. Meanwhile, Iwo Baraniewski made a statement with a knockout just 28 seconds into his fight against Austen Lane, improving his UFC record to 2-0, while Michael "Venom" Page won by unanimous decision against Sam Patterson, landing only 39 significant strikes throughout the match. After the fight, Murphy suggested that Evloev should be next in line for a championship shot, while Joe Rogan criticized the lack of action in the Page versus Patterson matchup, calling it potentially the least exciting fight ever.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 13:17 UTC)

In a thrilling night of fights, Movsar Evloev improved his professional record to 20-0 with a majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy, who now stands at 17-1-1. Evloev's win came after a strategic adjustment following a point deduction in Round 4, allowing him to find success with takedowns and striking, with the judges scoring the bout 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47. Meanwhile, Iwo Baraniewski achieved a stunning knockout just 28 seconds into his fight against Austen Lane, and Michael "Venom" Page secured a unanimous decision victory over Sam Patterson, landing only 39 significant strikes throughout the match.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 11:02 UTC)

At UFC London on March 21, 2026, Movsar Evloev handed Lerone Murphy his first professional defeat, winning by majority decision with scores of 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47. During the fight, Murphy suffered a hip injury in Round 3, telling his corner that his hip had "popped," while Evloev adapted his strategy after a point deduction in Round 4 to secure the victory. In another bout, Michael "Venom" Page triumphed over Sam Patterson by unanimous decision, landing just 39 significant strikes throughout the match, and Evloev's win has positioned him for a potential title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 07:13 UTC)

At the UFC London event on March 21, 2026, Iwo Baraniewski continued his impressive streak by defeating Austen Lane with a knockout just 28 seconds into the first round, marking his eighth straight finish in the opening round. In other fights, Michael Page secured a unanimous decision victory over Sam Patterson, landing only 39 significant strikes, while Evloev won by majority decision against Murphy, positioning himself for a potential title shot against Alexander Volkanovski. After his victory, Baraniewski expressed his excitement, saying, "I very much like the first round... a knockout is a knockout. I’m very happy."

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 05:24 UTC)

In a thrilling match early today, Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy by majority decision, with judges scoring the bout 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47 in favor of Evloev, who is now the No. 1-ranked fighter in the official UFC Rankings. Despite a point deduction in Round 4 for two low blows and a hip injury suffered by Murphy in Round 3, Evloev adjusted his strategy effectively, focusing on takedowns and striking as the fight went on. This victory marks Murphy's first professional defeat, and Evloev is now calling for a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 01:34 UTC)

At UFC London on March 21, 2026, Movsar Evloev secured a unanimous decision victory over Lerone Murphy, a win that could set him up for a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski. Michael "Venom" Page also triumphed by unanimous decision against Sam Patterson, landing only 39 significant strikes throughout the fight, with his best round being the third where he hit 12 out of 19 attempts. Despite the victory, Page faced criticism from fans, who expressed their discontent with boos during the bout held at The O2 Arena in London.

(UPDATED March 21, 2026 21:01 UTC)

In a highly anticipated matchup, Shanelle Dyer is set to make her UFC debut against Ravena Oliveira in a must-win fight for both fighters. Meanwhile, Mario Pinto, currently ranked No. 15 in the heavyweight division, aims for his fourth consecutive TKO against Felipe Franco, while Kurtis Campbell recently received praise from Dana White for his impressive performance in the Contender Series. Additionally, the fight between Murphy and Evloev carries significant weight, as it could lead to a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.

(UPDATED March 21, 2026 19:10 UTC)

Today, UFC London takes center stage at The O2 Arena, featuring a highly anticipated featherweight main event between Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev, both of whom are on impressive winning streaks. Murphy, who has won nine straight fights in the UFC, is eyeing a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski, while Evloev, also with nine consecutive victories, looks to maintain his unbeaten record. In other notable matchups, double gold medalist Melissa Mullins will showcase her skills, and Michael "Venom" Page expressed his dissatisfaction with his upcoming fight against Sam Patterson, saying, "It's definitely not a fight I wanted."