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Movsar Evloev has commented on UFC fighters being released despite them winning. Farid Basharat wasn’t re-signed to the UFC after his contract expired despite him putting together a 7-0 run in the promotion.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 11

Murphy Proposes 10-10 Rounds After Evloev Loss

Lerone Murphy wants MMA judges to score uneventful rounds as draws. Murphy, who lost his undefeated record via majority decision to Movsar Evloev in London earlier this year, told FightersAdvice that rounds where little action occurs should not automatically go to one fighter.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 10

Lerone Murphy wants UFC judging change after watching Movsar Evloev loss back ‘probably 200 times’

Lerone Murphy believes we should see more rounds scored as a draw. In March, Murphy was defeated by Movsar Evloev over five rounds in the first loss of his professional career.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 9

'Things Were Taken Care Of': Ex-PFL Champ Gives Cryptic Update on Suspects Who Shot Him Five Times in Dagestan

Last year, former PFL tournament champion Timur Khizriev’s life was put in grave danger. On July 15, 2025, two masked men allegedly ambushed the fighter in his hometown of Makhachkala, Dagestan, shooting him five times with a non-lethal traumatic pistol that typically fires rubber or other less-lethal projectiles.

MMA News / HITC / April 4

Lerone Murphy says UFC Vegas 115 fighters who missed weight shouldn’t bother fighting

Lerone Murphy has questioned the decision to let fighters who missed weight compete on this weekend’s UFC Vegas 115 card. Murphy, fresh off his main event appearance at UFC London, where he suffered a controversial decision loss to Movsar Evloev, was surprised that both fighters who failed to make weight are still set to compete on Saturday.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / April 4

Lerone Murphy Questions UFC Pay Structure After Rafael Estevam Misses Weight vs. Ethyn Ewing

Lerone Murphy didn’t hold back when reacting to the latest weight miss controversy involving Rafael Estevam. Taking to social media, the British featherweight questioned the fairness of the UFC’s penalty system after Estevam came in just 0.5 lbs over the limit for his bout against Ethyn Ewing.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / March 26

Henry Cejudo Questions Dana White’s Intentions As Movsar Evloev Title Shot Hangs In Uncertainty

Henry Cejudo knows exactly what a Dana White title shot confirmation sounds like. And he is pointing out that what came out of the UFC London post-event press conference was not it.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / March 26

Wembley, Old Trafford… Buckingham Palace?! UK UFC Fighters Dream BIG For White House Equivalent

The UFC White House card is taking place on June 14th and will be headlined with a lightweight title fight between Spain’s Ilia Topuria and America’s Justin Gaethje, as the pair will be facing off for the undisputed belt.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / March 26

Lerone Murphy Isn’t Convinced He Lost, And Wants Movsar Evloev Again

There’s a lot of talk going on social media about the Lerone Murphy vs. Movsar Evloev fight. Fans and UFC stars believe Murphy won the fight, or the fight could’ve been given as a draw.

MMA News / HITC / March 24

Lerone Murphy reveals painful injury picked up during UFC London loss to Movsar Evloev

Lerone Murphy picked up a serious injury during his UFC London main event. The UFC was back in London this past Saturday, with Murphy and Movsar Evloev topping the bill.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / March 23

Lerone Murphy Calls Out UFC White House Fighter After London Defeat

Lerone Murphy does not dwell on the past and is ready to move on to his next challenge. Last week, top-ranked contender Movsar Evloev outclassed the British fighter in a controversial five-round battle as Murphy missed out on the featherweight title shot.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 22

Lerone Murphy calls out Diego Lopes after ‘we are not the same’ criticism of his UFC London loss

Many argued that Lerone Murphy deserved a draw at least on Saturday night. Murphy was beaten by Movsar Evloev in a battle of undefeated featherweight contenders at the O2 Arena in London, England.

MMA News / Yardbarker / March 22

Potential matchups after UFC Fight Night in London

UFC Fight Night in London had some fun fights and ended with a likely new opponent for featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Here are some matchups that could be made from the results of Fight Night.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / March 22

Joe Rogan Catches Lerone Murphy Cheating at UFC London: 'Good Luck Grabbing Khabib'

The UFC London main event was already a mess in its own right, as Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy via majority decision, even though the referee deducted a point following a low-blow foul.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / March 22

Movsar Evloev Edges Lerone Murphy in Controversial UFC London Main Event

In the UFC Fight Night 270 main event in London, Movsar Evloev took a majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy. The judges scored the fight 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47.

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MMA News / Total Pro Sports / March 22

UFC London: Aljamain Sterling Questions Judging Logic After Movsar Evloev’s Point-Deduction Win Against Lerone Murphy

The much-anticipated Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy fight certainly did not disappoint MMA fans. However, the fallout from UFC London’s featherweight main event continues to stir debate.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 22

Evloev Edges Past Murphy At UFC London

Movsar Evloev (20-0) maintained his perfect record by defeating Lerone Murphy (17-1-1) in their featherweight headliner at UFC London. Despite a mid-fight point deduction that nearly cost him the victory, Evloev’s wrestling in the championship rounds proved to be the difference, earning him a majority decision (48-46, 48-46, 47-4).

MMA News / EssentiallySports / March 21

Who’s Next for Lerone Murphy After UFC London Loss?

Lerone Murphy’s journey to a title shot has officially come to a halt tonight. Inside a packed O2 Arena, the UFC delivered the promotion’s 17th card in London.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / March 21

What Is the Meaning Behind Lerone Murphy’s Tattoos? Exploring the Stories and Origins of His Ink

UFC No. 3 featherweight contender Lerone Murphy is set for the biggest fight of his career. The Brit will take on No. 1-ranked contender Movsar Evloev on Saturday, March 21, at the O2 Arena in front of a home crowd.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

UFC London Start Time: How, When And Where To Watch Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy Live In USA, Canada

The UFC London card is an exciting Fight Night event for fans. In the main event of UFC London, fans will see a featherweight title eliminator bout between Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 18

UFC Fight Night – Movsar Evloev vs Lerone Murphy: Preview & Betting Tips

The featherweight matchup between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy is a high-level clash between two undefeated fighters looking to break firmly into title contention this weekend.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / March 17

UFC Returns to London as Lerone Murphy Targets Contender Spot

Lerone Murphy could punch his ticket to a title shot if he emerges victorious when the UFC returns to the United Kingdom on Saturday, March 21. Currently ranked as the third best featherweight in the division, a win in London would push the 34-year-old’s record to an impressive 18-0-1.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 17

Lerone Murphy Issues Chilling Warning To Movsar Evloev Ahead Of UFC London Showdown

While in the UFC, there is always excitement when a title is on the line or when there is a heated rivalry between fighters. Likewise, whenever two undefeated stars fight each other, like when Ian Garry took on Shavkat Rakhmonov, there are always many eyeballs on the matchup.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 31

Lerone Murphy Recalls Being Shot in the Face in Near-Death Ordeal

Lerone Murphy is nicknamed ‘The Miracle’ for good reason. But do you know why he is called that? While long-time fans are well aware of the incident that

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / August 17, 2025

UFC 319 Results: Lerone Murphy Dominates Aaron Pico With Spinning Back Elbow

UFC 319’s main card has shown the ability to be historic as Lerone Murphy continues to add to the history books with his first-round knockout over Aaron Pico.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 15, 2025

UFC 319 Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Aaron Pico – Lerone Murphy

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC 319, we are going to see a huge matchup in the featherweight division where the winner will likely vault right into the title picture.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 14, 2025

UFC 319 – Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC 319 co-main event brings an intriguing clash of styles as undefeated British featherweight Lerone Murphy meets dynamic wrestler Aaron Pico. Murphy’s (16-0-1) UFC journey began with a split draw against Zubaira Tukhugov back in 2019, but since then, “The Miracle” has been nothing short of perfect.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 31, 2025

Lerone Murphy Demands To Stay Busy

Despite the short notice and high stakes, undefeated featherweight contender Lerone Murphy (16-0-1 MMA, 8-0-1 UFC) has agreed to face promotional newcomer Aaron Pico (13-4 MMA) at UFC 319 on August 16 in Chicago.

MMA News / Field Level Media / April 6, 2025

Lerone Murphy wins Fight Night decision, stays unbeaten

The featherweight headlining event saw Lerone Murphy remain unbeaten in a top-10 showdown, displaying crisp boxing over 25 minutes while surviving Josh Emmett's heavy wrestling base at UFC Fight Night on Saturday night in Las Vegas.