London, UK – March 21, 2026 – The preliminary card at UFC London, typically a prelude to the main event, saw an unusual degree of extracurricular violence and significant physical consequences for participants. Several bouts concluded with more than just the judges' scorecards determining the outcome, while others resulted in fighters requiring immediate medical attention.
The most prominent incident involved lightweights Mason Jones and Axel Sola. Despite a grueling three-round fight that saw Sola sustain a severe gash requiring stitches, punches were reportedly thrown after the final bell. Sola, who had moments of success early in the bout, absorbed considerable damage in the latter rounds. UFC CEO Dana White himself shared images of Sola's injury, highlighting the physical toll of the fight. It is standard procedure for UFC to transport fighters to hospitals after demanding bouts or knockouts, with Sola's case noted as a precautionary measure following the damage sustained and the post-fight fracas.
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The night's preliminary card also saw Shanelle Dyer secure a second-round technical knockout victory in her UFC debut, impressing the organization's leadership despite a prior decision loss on the Contender Series. Other preliminary results included Mantas Kondratavicius winning his organizational debut via unanimous decision against an unnamed opponent, though the fight itself was described as forgettable. Michael Aswell, Jr. and Danny Silva also secured unanimous decision wins on the undercard.
The main event, a featherweight title eliminator, saw Movsar Evloev emerge victorious over Lerone Murphy via majority decision. Evloev, described as having dominated opponents previously, adjusted his strategy to incorporate more pressure and wrestling as the fight progressed. This win is anticipated to earn Evloev a shot at the title. However, the main event outcome reportedly sparked "online outrage," suggesting a contentious decision that resonated with viewers.
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Details surrounding a separate altercation between Rock and Al-Selwady after the final horn of their bout were also noted, though specific information regarding this incident was limited.
The event's organization was noted, with weigh-ins running smoothly according to reports from March 21, 2025. The context of the event was the continuation of UFC's presence in London, with previous events such as "Edwards vs Brady" also documented in event schedules.
