"Evloev kept his unblemished record intact by spoiling Lerone Murphy's chances, winning four of five rounds on the judges' official scorecards, surprising many."
"The Russian likely cemented his place for a crack at Alexander Volkanovski's throne in their Ultimate Fighting Championship's de facto featherweight title eliminator."
"Evloev came out in the first round without completing a single takedown, which had not happened in a long time, possibly working to his advantage."
"Both top 145ers began committing to their strikes as the third round raged on, with Evloev slashing open Murphy's left eyebrow with an overhand right."
Movsar Evloev achieved a perfect record of 20 wins and 0 losses, defeating Lerone Murphy in a closely contested fight. Evloev's strategy involved an all-striking approach, avoiding takedowns initially. Murphy showcased effective striking early on, but Evloev managed to secure a takedown later in the fight. Despite a point deduction for a groin kick, Evloev's performance led him to win four out of five rounds on the judges' scorecards, solidifying his chance for a title shot in the UFC featherweight division.
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