Evloev stuns Murphy
Movsar Evloev handed Lerone Murphy his first pro loss via majority decision — two judges for Evloev, one scored it a draw — and the O2 crowd loudly disagreed with the call (x.com) (independent.co.uk). Evloev is now 19‑0 and immediately called for a featherweight title shot, name‑checking Alexander Volkanovski after the fight (cbssports.com) (sports.yahoo.com).
Official scorecards read 48-46, 48-46 and 47-47 after Evloev was penalized one point for a second low blow in the fourth round. (mmadecisions.com)) ESPN’s fight stats show Evloev outlanded Murphy 124 total strikes to 89 and completed nine of 10 takedown attempts. (espn.com)) Independent trackers’ media scorecards skewed toward a draw, with multiple media members posting 47-47 tallies after the five rounds. (mmadecisions.com)) The decision drew loud boos from the O2 crowd and sparked a wave of criticism from fighters, pundits and fans on social platforms following the final bell. (cincinnati.com)) Evloev used his post‑fight interview to call for a title shot and specifically named Alexander Volkanovski; Volkanovski acknowledged Evloev’s call on the UFC broadcast and in post‑show comments. (cbssports.com)) UFC’s official event page, ESPN, MMA Junkie and Sherdog all posted fight recaps that recorded Evloev as the winner and carried post‑fight quotes and highlights from the O2 main event. (ufc.com))
