Movsar Evloev believes he has nothing left to show after his win over Lerone Murphy at UFC London.
Evloev and Murphy clashed inside London’s O2 Area final Saturday. Though the battle was not a certainty for the featherweight title, the bulk opinion was that the winner deserved to face present champion Alexander Volkanovski.
After 5 rounds of competitors, Evloev gained by majority choice. After bettering his skilled MMA document to 20-0, the No. 1 ranked UFC featherweight advised reporters it was time for him to battle for the highest prize within the 145-pound division (by way of MMAJunkie).
“Earlier than this battle, I had 9 wins (within the UFC), principally by means of wrestling. However as I’ve mentioned many occasions earlier than, my placing can be good,” Evloev mentioned. “Perhaps even when I do not end, if I can present my hitting abilities, that might be the important thing to successful the title. (I used to be) taking part in towards a very good striker from his hometown, an undefeated man, however what else? Let’s battle for the title.”
Evloev gained a unanimous choice over Aljamain Sterling on the finish of 2024, then sat out all of 2025. Though many felt he deserved a title shot, Diego Lopez ended up getting two title fights towards Volkanovski. This angered battle followers, however maybe Evloev has accomplished sufficient this time within the eyes of UFC higher-ups.
Gian Silva was in attendance to observe the Evloev vs. Murphy match. Footage has surfaced of Silva handing over a mock contract to UFC chief enterprise officer Hunter Campbell, suggesting he’s unimpressed with the battle and feels he ought to battle Volkanovski as a substitute. “The Lord” had fanned the flames of a possible feud with Volkanovski ever since Preventing Nerds teammate Mauricio Luffy practiced with “The Nice.”
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