UFC London 2026: Lerone Murphy vs Movsar Evloev Headlines Pivotal Fight Night
The UFC returns to London tonight with a stacked card featuring British talent, headlined by a crucial featherweight clash between Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev. This bout is widely seen as a title eliminator, with the winner likely earning a shot at champion Alexander Volkanovski. Both fighters enter with unbeaten records, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown at the O2 Arena.
Late Visa Issues Resolved for Evloev
Movsar Evloev confirmed on Thursday that he resolved last-minute visa problems to travel to London, dispelling rumours of a replacement by Jean Silva. This ensures the main event proceeds as scheduled, adding to the anticipation for fight fans. Silva, meanwhile, remains in contention and could challenge Volkanovski before the winner of tonight's bout.
Full UFC London Card and British Talent Showcase
Beyond the main event, the card is rich with British fighters. Paddy Pimblett's teammates Luke Riley and Shem Rock represent Liverpool, while Michael "Venom" Page faces Sam Patterson in an all-British welterweight contest. Fan favourite Nathaniel Wood also competes, and heavyweights Louie Sutherland and Mario Pinto make their UFC debuts, with Pinto aiming to maintain his unbeaten professional record.
Event Schedule and Viewing Information
UFC London takes place at the O2 Arena on Saturday, 21 March 2026. The prelims start at 5pm GMT, followed by the main card at 8pm GMT. In the UK, the main card airs live on TNT Sports and is available via Discovery+, EE TV, Virgin Media, Amazon Prime Video, and Sky Sports. Early and regular prelims stream on UFC Fight Pass. In the US, the action streams on Paramount+.
Ticket Availability and Card Details
Tickets for UFC London are currently on sale through AXS. The full card, subject to changes, includes:
- Main Card: Movsar Evloev vs Lerone Murphy (featherweight), Luke Riley vs Michael Aswell Jr (featherweight), Michael "Venom" Page vs Sam Patterson (welterweight), Iwo Baraniewski vs Austen Lane (light-heavyweight), Roman Dolidze vs Christian Leroy Duncan (middleweight), Kurtis Campbell vs Danny Silva (featherweight).
- Prelims: Mason Jones vs Axel Sola (lightweight), Nathaniel Wood vs Losene Keita (featherweight), Louie Sutherland vs Brando Pericic (heavyweight), Mantas Kondratavicius vs Antonio Trocoli (middleweight), Mario Pinto vs Felipe Franco (heavyweight), Shem Rock vs Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (lightweight), Shanelle Dyer vs Ravena Oliveira (women's strawweight).
Note: The bout between Melissa Mullins and Luana Carolina was cancelled on Friday after Carolina missed the weight limit by 8 pounds.
