Following an entertaining preliminary card slate at The O2 Arena in London, the action shifted to the main card where the stakes got higher and the performances stood out even more. A pair of Dana White’s Contenders Series grads impressed, and England’s top emerging name kept moving forward before a Scouse sophomore won his second straight in the UFC and the next featherweight contender was determined.
Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy by majority decision (48-46, 48-46, 47-47)
The highly anticipated featherweight main event between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy was as competitive and entertaining as expected, with Evloev coming out on the happy side of the scorecards in the end.
Movsar Evloev Post-Fight Interview | UFC London
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Movsar Evloev Post-Fight Interview | UFC London
Murphy was crisp to start, showcasing his quality footwork and keen countering ability over the first two rounds as he picked at the advancing Evloev, who seemed content to keep things standing in the early going. The undefeated Russian clawed back into the contest in the third and was the more effective of the two in the fourth as well, though a point deduction for a second errant kick below the belt loomed large. In the final stanza, Evloev was all over Murphy to start, connecting sharply and dragging him to the canvas repeatedly, though the Manchester man refused to wilt.
After 25 competitive minutes, the judges were called upon to determine the victor and when the scores were totalled, it was Evloev that emerged victorious, earning his 10th straight UFC win and 20th consecutive victory overall. This was a hard-fought battle between two elite talents and could very well set the stage for a showdown between the undefeated Russian and two-time champ Alexander Volkanovski.
Luke Riley defeated Michael Aswell Jr. by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Luke Riley and Michael Aswell Jr. locked in for a solid 15-minute battle in the penultimate contest on Saturday’s fight card, spending the majority of the time trading in space, showcasing their offensive exploits and sturdy chins.
Luke Riley Post-Fight Interview | UFC London
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Luke Riley Post-Fight Interview | UFC London
Aswell Jr. started well, closing the distance straight away and pressuring Riley, who warmed into the frame and started landing the more telling blows through to the horn. It was much of the same in the second and third, with “The Texas Kid” having success, but his Scouse counterpart packing more power in his shots, garnering the bigger reactions and clearly having the greater impact.
After three rounds, the judges were tasked with determining the victor and they were unanimous in how they saw things, awarding Riley a clean sweep of the scorecards for his second UFC victory and 13th consecutive win to begin his career. The prospect from Liverpool was harsh in his assessment of his efforts, but should carry his head high after navigating a tough fight in a high-visibility position in London.
Michael “Venom” Page defeated Sam Patterson by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
The welterweight clash between Michael “Venom” Page and Sam Patterson played out as a low-output battle of footwork and shot selection, with the crowd at The O2 voicing their frustration throughout the 15-minute affair.
Michael ‘Venom’ Page Post-Fight Interview | UFC London
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Michael ‘Venom’ Page Post-Fight Interview | UFC London
All three rounds looked similar, with “MVP” seeking to counter and landing the more telling individual blows as Patterson tried to chase him down and find success of his own. He did well to thwart the takedown attempts of his fellow Brit and dictate the terms of engagement, but neither man mustered much in the way of meaningful offense, leaving everyone wanting more.
All three judges scored the fight in favor of “MVP,” who has now earned three straight wins and four of five since arriving in the UFC while splitting his time between welterweight and middleweight. He remains tremendously popular and should get another marquee assignment next time out, but it will be interesting to see if he can deliver the kind of exciting performance that carried him to stardom earlier in his career.
Iwo Baraniewski defeated Austen Lane by TKO (strikes) at 0:28 of Round 1
Iwo Baraniewski does not waste time.
Iwo Baraniewski TKOs Austen Lane In The First | UFC London
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Iwo Baraniewski TKOs Austen Lane In The First | UFC London
“Rudy” closed the distance against Austen Lane immediately, landing an overhand right with a left hook behind it that put the former heavyweight on the canvas. From there, the emerging Polish prospect swarmed and finished, adding to his impressive run over the last seven months.
Iwo Baraniewiski Post-Fight Interview | UFC London
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Iwo Baraniewiski Post-Fight Interview | UFC London
That’s now consecutive sudden finishes to start his UFC tenure and three straight wins in 90 seconds or less for Baraniewski, who moved to 8-0 overall while maintaining his 100 percent finishing rate with Saturday’s drubbing of Lane. The 27-year-old is apparently an accomplished judoka, but thus far, all he’s needed to show is that he carries that legendary Polish power.
Christian Leroy Duncan defeats Roman Dolidze by unanimous decicision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Christian Leroy Duncan registered his fourth straight UFC victory and the biggest win of his career on Saturday, besting Roman Dolidze in a performance that could catapult “CLD” into the rankings next week.
Christian Leroy Duncan Octagon Interview | UFC London
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Christian Leroy Duncan Octagon Interview | UFC London
Dolidze was aggressive in his pursuit of the takedown early, but Duncan did well to keep himself safe and force the burly Georgian to work. In space, the Gloucester man was easily the more effective of the two, landing the cleaner shots and frequently forcing Dolidze into awkward retreats. Dolidze got back to grappling in the third, taking the back and locking in a body triangle, grinding out the clock and chipping away at Duncan throughout the back half of the frame.
When the scorecards were collected and tallied, it was Duncan that came out ahead, earning 29-28 scores across the board. This was another important lesson for the ascending Brit, who continued to demonstrate improvements each time out and keep making steady progress in the 185-pound weight class.
Danny Silva defeated Kurtis Campbell by TKO (strikes) at 0:31 of Round 2
Danny Silva spoiled the debut of Kurtis Campbell on Saturday, kicking off the main card in London with a blistering second-round stoppage win.
Danny Silva Makes Statement With TKO Win | UFC London
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Danny Silva Makes Statement With TKO Win | UFC London
The American did well throughout the first to counter Campbell’s grappling-heavy attack, never allowing the recent Dana White’s Contender Series grad to settle into dominant positions or garner heaps of control. Towards the end of the first, Silva began working the body and finding success on the feet, and he carried that over into the second, sparking Campbell with a thudding right that opened the door for him to chase down the finish.
Danny Silva Post-Fight Interview | UFC London
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Danny Silva Post-Fight Interview | UFC London
This was a tremendous showing for the underrated Silva, who pushed Kevin Vallejos to the scorecards last time out and advanced to 3-1 inside the Octagon by taking Campbell’s unbeaten record. A member of the DWCS Class of ’23, Silva is a talented 29-year-old with a ton of upside, so be sure to keep an eye on “El Puma” going forward.
