Alexander Volkanovski has firmly re-established himself as the undisputed king of the featherweights, following a second masterclass against Diego Lopes at UFC 325.
Saturday night will be crucial in determining the next worthy challenger for his 145-pound crown, as top contenders Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy meet in the main event of UFC London.
Evloev enters as a -238 moneyline favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, while Murphy sits as a +195 underdog.
Along with traditional sports betting and daily fantasy, you can now have more action than ever for UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy. Check out DraftKings UFC Pick6 for my favorite picks for Saturday’s UFC event.
Movsar Evloev More Than 6.5 Takedowns
Movsar Evloev has established himself as one of the UFC’s most aggressive grapplers, landing just under five takedowns per 15 minutes at 48% accuracy. And he’ll likely start shooting from the opening bell against a prolific kickboxer in Lerone Murphy, who has clinched eight of his 17 professional wins by knockout.
The Russian featherweight looks well-positioned to score at least seven over five rounds with the English striker, who owns a pedestrian 51% takedown defense inside the Octagon. Murphy got taken down four times in his last main event against 41-year-old Josh Emmett, who’s not exactly known for his grappling prowess.
Luke Riley More Than 0.5 Knockouts
Rising talent Luke Riley is fighting in the co-main in just his second UFC bout — and he’ll be looking to put on a show in front of his hometown crowd. The explosive Liverpudlian, who trains with lightweight star Paddy Pimblett, boasts a 12–0 record with nine knockouts, including a second-round KO of Bogdan Grad in his November debut.
The aggressive striker thrives in chaos and will likely turn things into a good old-fashioned slugfest against Michael Aswell Jr., who has struggled to find a foothold at 145 pounds through his first two UFC bouts. Expect Riley to overwhelm “The Texas Kid” with nonstop pressure and land the decisive shot that sends the London crowd into bedlam.
Michael Page Less Than 61.5 Fantasy Points
Michael “Venom” Page has had a genuinely impressive UFC run in the twilight of his career, but he’s made one thing emphatically clear: He’s not in it for fantasy points.
The wildly unorthodox, former Bellator showman has gone 3–1 inside the Octagon with statement wins over Kevin Holland, Shara “Bullet” Magomedov, and, most recently, Jared Cannonier. However, given his lack of urgency in the UFC — unaggressive striking and zero finishes — Page has fallen below 61.5 fantasy points in all four bouts.
While MVP enters as a comfortable favorite against Sam Patterson, another low-output decision seems the most likely result — the antithesis of a fantasy-forward performance.
Iwo Baraniewski More Than 0.5 Knockouts
Undefeated Polish prospect Iwo Baraniewski looks poised to keep his spotless 100% finish rate — five knockouts and two submissions — intact against beleaguered veteran Austen Lane.
Baraniewski, 27, has won five straight bouts by first-round knockout, capped by a flattening of Ibo Aslan in his December debut at UFC 323. Meanwhile, the 38-year-old former NFL defensive end has gone 1–4 (1 NC) inside the Octagon, all of his losses coming by finish — including three by knockout.
Christian Leroy Duncan More Than 49.5 Significant Strikes
Christian Leroy Duncan typically doesn’t need 50 significant strikes to win a fight, boasting 10 knockouts in 13 professional wins.
However, it’ll be easier said than done to put away one of middleweight’s most battle-tested veterans: Roman Dolidze. The No. 11-ranked Georgian has never been knocked out in his near-decade-long pro career, and he’s eaten over 50 significant strikes in five of his last six bouts.
Losene Keita More Than 14:55 Fight Time
Belgian striker Losene Keita makes his UFC debut against longtime veteran Nathaniel Wood. While 10 of the 28-year-old prospect’s 16 professional wins have come by knockout, his finish rate has gradually decreased during his rise. Two of “Black Panther’s” last four bouts have gone to the judges’ scorecards.
This trend should continue against the seasoned English veteran, who has burnished a reputation for drawing things out until the final bell. Ever since getting knocked out by John Dodson in February 2020, “The Last Kingsman” has fought to nine consecutive decisions — going 7–2 over that span.
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