Visa Nearly Torpedoes UFC London—Then Evloev Denies Murphy
UFC London on March 21, 2026, at The O2 nearly lost its featherweight headliner before Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy could enter the cage. A delayed UK visa threatened Evloev’s participation, adding an unexpected hurdle to a showdown between two unbeaten contenders.
The Paperwork Scare Before the Punches
According to Evloev’s account to Full Send MMA, reported by The Sun, he visited the British Embassy in Moscow to seek help with his visa. He continued training despite uncertainty over whether he could travel. The document arrived in time, and he reached London during fight week.
His arrival ended the immediate uncertainty. The main event survived, giving both featherweights the chance to settle their rivalry inside the Octagon.
Evloev Beats Murphy After Five Rounds
Evloev defeated Murphy by majority decision, with two judges scoring the contest 48–46 and the third returning a 47–47 draw. A fourth-round point deduction for a low blow complicated Evloev’s route to victory, but he still emerged with the decision.
The result lifted Evloev’s professional record to 20–0 at the time and handed Murphy his first professional defeat. What began as a fight-week travel scare ended with a significant featherweight result: Evloev protected his unbeaten record, while Murphy left London having pushed him through all five rounds. The official scorecards confirmed the outcome.
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