LERONE MURPHY’s bid to win the UFC featherweight title came to a screeching halt against Movsar Evloev.
Murphy, 34, started strong but the Russian came on too strong in the later rounds to secure a 48-46, 48-46, 47-47 win.
Movsar Evloev was deducted a point for a low blowCredit: Getty
Lerone Murphy locked horns with Movsar Evloev in the main event of UFC LondonCredit: Reuters
Evloev snapped the Manchester mauler’s nine-fight win streak in ‘s top promotion with relentless takedowns and suffocating top pressure and is now primed to be the next assignment for champion later this year.
He said: “I told you, I have better striking! …Joke.”
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