‘Commentators made it seem like Movsar was getting killed’: Pros react to Movsar Evloev’s UFC London main event win
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Movsar Evloev secured a title shot by defeating Lerone Murphy at UFC London, handing Murphy his first career loss in a closely contested featherweight bout.
- The judges scored the fight 48-46 twice and 47-47 once, with Evloev losing a point due to a low blow, yet still winning four rounds on two scorecards.
- Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is currently without an opponent as he prepares to defend his title for the second time in his current reign.
- Volkanovski recently defeated Diego Lopes twice, including a successful title defense at UFC 314 and a rematch at UFC 325.
- UFC fighters and analysts have shared varied reactions to Evloev’s victory
