UFC London ‘Evloev vs. Murphy’ play-by-play, results & round scoring

ASFN Admin · Mar 21, 2026

Movsar Evloev (146) vs. Lerone Murphy (145)Michael Aswell (145) vs. Luke Riley (146)Michael Page (171) vs. Sam Patterson (170)Iwo Baraniewski (206) vs. Austen Lane (205)Roman Dolidze (186) vs. Christian Leroy Duncan (186)Kurtis Campbell (145) vs. Danny Silva (145)Mason Jones (156) vs. Axel Sola (156)Losene Keita (146) vs. Nathaniel Wood (146)Felipe Franco (227) vs. Mario Pinto (257)Mantas Kondratavicius (185) vs. Antonio Trocoli (185)Brando Pericic (264) vs. Louie Sutherland (264)Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (156) vs. Shaquem Rock (156)Shanelle Dyer (116) vs. Ravena Oliveira (116.5) Sherdog's live UFC London coverage will begin Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. The event is also known as UFC Fight Night 270.

Shanelle Dyer (116) vs. Ravena Oliveira (116.5)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Dyer (-450); Oliveira (+350)

Round 1

Lucasz Bosacki is the referee. Oliveira opens up with a lead hook-right hand combination. Oliveira blitzes forward and Dyer stumbles as she circles away. Dyer is targeting the lead leg of her foe early. Oliveira is aggressive, lunging forward with heavy punches but largely missing the mark. Dyer fires out a jab. Dyer continues to probe with her jab, mixing in low kicks. Dyer with a front kick. Oliveira tries to counter a low kick but Dyer has her guard up. The Brit lands a front kick to the face. Lots of swings and misses for Oliveira. Dyer continues to land periodic jabs, low kicks and front kicks, but it’s a relatively conservative beginning overall. Oliveira shoots and the strawweights clinch, battling for position against the fence. Dyer with some knees in close. Dyer connects with an elbow as they break. Oliveira blocks a high kick. Dyer gets aggressive toward the end of the round, throwing kicks and feinting several leaping attacks. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dyer
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dyer
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Dyer

Round 2

Dyer back in the center of the cage, opening with a leg kick. Another strong leg kick lands for the Brit. Oliveira rushes forward with power punches, and at least one lands as Dyer goes back in a straight line. Dyer kicks the body and the legs. Moments later, she wobbles Oliveira with a right hand and a head kick Dyer then sucks the Brazilian into the clinch. Multiple knees connect for the Brit as she ragdolls Oliveira around the cage before tossing her to the floor. Dyer unloads with a barrage of standing-to-ground punches until Bosacki steps in to call the fight. The 24-year-old Great Britain Top Team representative has earned her first UFC victory in impressive fashion.

The Official Result

Shanelle Dyer def. Ravena Oliveira via TKO (Knees and Punches) R2 1:17

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (156) vs. Shaqueme Rock (156)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Al-Selwady (-125); Rock (+105)

Round 1

Jason Herzog is the referee. They trade low kicks early, and Al-Selwady makes his opponent stumble with his offering. Al-Selwady clips Rock with a left hook. A lead hook lands for Rock. Rock moves in to clinch, can’t tie up with Al-Selwady but lands a high kick. Rock lands a solid right and feints a shot. Al-Selwady moves in and lands a combination in lose. Rock stunds his foe with a head kick, but then he gets clipped rushing onward. They’re back at range after a furious sequence. A left gets through for Rock. Al-Selwady with a clean front kick to Rock’s face. Al-Selwady moves in with a combination. Al-Selwady makes Rock stumble with a low kick. A stiff counter left lands for Rock. Al-Selwady leaps in with a pair of rights. A hard low kick spins Rock around. Al-Selwady again targets the leg. Al-Selwady catches a kick and moves into the clinch. Rock reverses into top position following a takedown. He slams Al-Selwady down from guard and stands with time running down. Rock eats an upkick and dives back into guard to land ground-and-pound before the horn. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Al-Selwady
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Al-Selwady
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Al-Selwady

Round 2

Rock follows a left with a head kick but it’s blocked. Al-Selwady connects with a left hook and then a body kick moments later. Al-Selwady with a right. Al-Selwady gets aggressive, applying pressure and punching his way into the pocket. Rock is bleeding a little bit now. Rock secures a body lock after a combination from Al-Selwady. Rock nearly pulls his foe to the canvas, but Al-Selwady remains upright and reverses position against the fence, landing a knee in close. Al-Selwady backs off and has a high kick blocked. Plenty of movement, feints and stance switches for Al-Selwady throughout the fight thus far. A front kick snaps Al-Selwady’s head back. Al-Selwady lands a right in return. Al-Selwady is putting the pressure on again, and he lands another right . Al-Selwady has a body kick blocked. Al-Selwady secures a clinch, and Rock counters with a throw. However, Al-Selwady defends and they’re right back on their feet. The pace has slowed in the second half of this round. A couple counters land for Rock as Al-Selwady pressures behind power punches. Al-Selwady lands a right jab just before the horn. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Al-Selwady
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Al-Selwady
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Al-Selwady

Round 3

Al-Selwady grabs a single leg early but quickly gives it up. Al-Selwady kicks the body and Rock catches the leg. He can’t capitalize, though. Rock with a front kick to the body. Al-Selwady attacks the body with a straight right. A lead leg head kick lands for Rock. Al-Selwady lunges in and lands an overhand right. They exchange and it’s a right hook from Rock that has the most impact. Rock uses his lead leg to go upstairs. Moments later a big knee lands for the Brit. An inside low kick for Al-Selwady. A right lands clean for Al-Selwady. Al-Selwady counters a kick with another right hand. More rights for Al-Selwady and Rock answers with kicks. Rock gets a takedown, but Al-Selwady scrambles up and lands some heavy shots on the canvas. Rock gets up and he has less than a minute to make something big happen. Al-Selwady swings his way into close quarters and Rock answers with a body kick. Al-Selwady lands a couple more rights and Rock counters with a kick before the horn. After the bell, Rock appears to slap Al-Selwady when his adversary declines a handshake. Al-Selwady then lunges at his foe, but the two lightweights are quickly separated. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Al-Selwady (30-27 Al-Selwady)
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Al-Selwady (30-27 Al-Selwady)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Al-Selwady (30-27 Al-Selwady)

The Official Result

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady def. Shaqueme Rock via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00

Brando Pericic (264) vs. Louie Sutherland (264)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Pericic (-270); Sutherland (+220)

Round 1

Marc Goddard is the referee. Pericic with a front kick. Sutherland lands a right and then unleashes a barrage of punches as he blitzes forward. Pericic counters with a knee and Sutherland looks for a takedown, which he briefly secures. Pericic hustles to his feet in short order. Back at range, Sutherland lands a right and then explodes for a takedown across the cage. Pericic is right back to his feet once again. Sutherland rushes in with punches, but Pericic answers with a series of knees and power punches, and Sutherland hits the canvas. Sutherland covers up on all fours and eats a flurry of strikes. Goddard is taking a close look but the Brit gets to his feet. It’s only a momentary reprieve, however, as Pericic pushes his man back down to the floor. Sutherland shells up, and the Aussie unleashes a few more unanswered shots before Goddard waves off the fight. That’s back-to-back first-round finishes for Pericic in his first two UFC appearances.

The Official Result

Brando Pericic def. Louie Sutherland via TKO (Punches) R1 1:148

Mantas Kondratavicius (185) vs. Antonio Trocoli (185)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Kondratavicius (-750); Trocoli (+525)

Round 1

Rich Mitchell is the referee. Trocoli with a hard low kick, but Kondratavicius fires back with a hard combination. Trocoli shoots and shoves Kondratavicius to the wire. The Brazilian grinds away, but Kondratavicius is defending well so far. Trocoli lands a knee. Kondratavicius answers with a short elbow with his back to the fence. Kondratavicius frame with his forearm and is able to reverse position. Kondratavicius with a short elbow from the clinch andt they separate. Kondratavicius lands a glancing uppercut in an exchange. Kondratavicius tags Trocoli with a combination. Trocoli is on the defensive. They clinch and Kondratavicius lands a short left hand. Kondratavicius shoves the Brazilian back into the fence. Kondratavicius follows a short shot with a knee to the gut. More knees and then an upward shot for Kondratavicius before they disengage. Kondratavicius sticks a jab. Kondratavicius clips Trocoli coming in and then lands a knee to the midsection in close. Kondratavicius shoves Trocoli back into the fence, where he goes to work with knees and short punches. They separate and Kondratavicius lands a flurry before the horn. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kondratavicius
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Kondratavicius
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Kondratavicius

Round 2

This is Kondratavicius’ first second round of his MMA career. Kondratavicius is aggressive early, landing a combination. They clinch near the fence and Kondratavicius drops Trocoli with a beautiful elbow. Kondratavicius drops a heavy punch and then lands more damage as Trocoli returns to his feet. In the clinch, Kondratavicius rocks his foe with another elbow. It’s amazing Trocoli is still standing. Trocoli tries a trip but Kondratavicius denies it. They disengage. Kondratavicius lunges in with a jab. Trocoli is bleeding near his right eye and it might be affecting his vision. They clinch again, and Kondratavicius lands a knee, but it’s low and time is called. After about a minute the fight resumes and Kondratavicius tags his foe with a 1-2. Trocoli is firing back with punches. Kondratavicius stuffs a takedown and shoves his man into the fence, landing big punches. He knees the body and head as Trocoli stands. Kondratavicius creates space to land another vicious elbow. Trocoli reverses position and drops low for a takedown. Kondratavicius defends and powers Trocoli down to a knee. Kondratavicius lands a series of right hands, and Mitchell orders the Brazilian to move. The punches aren’t heavy enough to force a stoppage, however. Mitchell gives Trocoli another stern warning to move. Kondratavicius assumes mounta nd drops ground-and-pound. Kondratavicius falls back for a rear-naked choke in the waning seconds, but Trocoli makes it to the horn. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-8 Kondratavicius
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-8 Kondratavicius
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-8 Kondratavicius

Round 3

Trocoli counters as the middleweights trade early. A couple good rights and a knee land for the Brazilian before he changes levels for a takedown. Kondratavicius defends with his back to the fence. Trocoli drops low and Kondratavicius defends by threatening with a guillotine. Mitchell wants action and Trocoli responds by planting Kondratavicius on the canvas. Trocoli is now in half guard, and he’s working to advance position. Kondratavicius is able to scramble to his feet and he secures a rear body lock, landing a nice knee from the position. They separate and Trocolli shoots right away. Kondratavicius stuffs the takedown and Trocoli shoves his foe into the cage. Mitchell wants to see action, and he separates the middleweights with about 1:30 to go. Trocoli kicks the body and shoots for another takedown. It’s virtually the same position as before with Kondratavicius defending against the fence. Trocoli lands a knee. They trade knees in close and Mitchell calls time for another cup shot, this time from Trocoli. Kondratavicius takes 30 seconds and the fight resumes. Kondratavicius with a right hand and then points down, a la Max Holloway. Kondratavicius lands a solid combo. Trocoli shoots and is stuffed. Kondratavicius powers the Brazilian to the floor and drops some hammerfists. Kondratavicius lands a glancing overhand right after they stand before the horn sounds. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kondratavicius (30-26 Kondratavicius)
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Kondratavicius (30-26 Kondratavicius)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Kondratavicius (30-26 Kondratavicius)

The Official Result

Mantas Kondratavicius def. Antonio Trocoli via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-27) R3 5:00

Felipe Franco (227) vs. Mario Pinto (257)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Pinto (-900); Franco (+600)

Round 1

Lucasz Bosacki is the referee. Franco misses an overhand. Pinto with an outside leg kick. It’s a measured opening minute for both heavywights. A left and an elbow lands for Franco, who closes the range and fires off a flurry. Pinto eats a big left backing up, and Franco clinches. Pinto with a knee in close. They separate and Pinto jabs. Another jab for Pinto. They clinch and Pinto lands a series of short rights in close quarters. Franco shoves his foe away. Pinto sticks a sharp straight right. Pinto ducks under a punch and pushes Franco to the fence, but the Brazilian is able to free himself. Franco kicks the body. Pinto catches it but lets the leg go. Pinto lands a jab and avoids an ensuing combination. Franco defends a takedown from his larger opponent. Pinto shoves his man into the fence and lands a few knees. Pinto with a short elbow on the break and that’s how the round ends. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Pinto
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Pinto
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Franco

Round 2

Franco pumps his jab. Pinto with a right and he avoids damage in an ensuing exchange. Pinto initiates a takedown and shoves the Brazilian into the wire. Franco lands a knee with his back to the fence. They trade knees in close and time is called, as it appears that Pinto took a low blow. They restart in the clinch after a brief respite. Franco pushes off the fence and shucks Pinto away. Franco swings wildly but can’t connect. Pinto shoots and Franco defends, securing an underhook. They trade knees in the clinch. The Franco is able to turn off the fence and lands a downward right hand before they separate. Pinto jabs. They trade and both men land before Pinto shoots. Franco defends against the fence as the clinch battle resumes. Pinto is finally able to trip Franco down, but the Brazilian gets up quickly. Pinto shoves him into the fence. Franco turns off the cage and shoves Pinto away. They trade jabs. A right partially lands for Pinto. Pinto goes for a single leg, then lands a combination punctuated by an uppercut before the round expires. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Pinto
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Pinto
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Pinto

Round 3

Pinto is still hunting the takedown, and he commits a little more than 30 seconds in. Franco defends against the fence and absorbs a knee in close. Franco disengages and circles on the outside. Pinto shoots again and is able to put Franco on his back. Pinto drops a short elbow from half guard. A nice sweep allows Franco to stand. Franco digs an uppercut and Pinto forces the clinch. Pinto shoves his man into the fence. Short shots from Pinto in close quarters. Franco turns off the fence only to have Pinto shove him right back into the cage. Pinto stays busy with short punches, none of which are especially damaging. Pinto grinds away, applying pressure with his head. Franco holds an arm out in frustration as the clinch battle continues. Bosacki is going to let the position ride. Franco spins off the fence and separates with a minute to go. Pinto shoots immediately, but Franco displays great balance defending a single leg. Pinto wastes no time in shooting again and he presses Franco into the fence. They separate and Pinto lands a right, but Franco answers with a solid knee. The fight ends with a dirty boxing exchange between the heavyweights. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Pinto (30-27 Pinto)
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Pinto (30-27 Pinto)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Pinto (29-28 Pinto)

The Official Result

Mario Pinto def. Felipe Franco via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Losene Keita (146) vs. Nathaniel Wood (146)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Keita (-220); Wood (+180)

Round 1

Jason Herzog is the referee. The featherweights are feeling each other out in the opening minute. Wood with a leg kick and Keita answers with a right. Inside leg kick for Wood. A left hook lands for Wood. Keita with a straight right, but Wood has his guard up. Another hard low kick lands for Wood. Three minutes in and not much of significance has landed on either side. Keita with a frtont kick to the midsection. Keita throws a powerful combinatino as Wood backs away. Keita swiches stances and then fires off a right. Wood takes it without issue. A counter right lands for Keita as Wood misses a combination. Keita mixing in front kicks with regularity. The round ends without further incident. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Keita
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Wood
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Wood

Round 2

Wood lands a good leg kick early. Keita sticks a stiff jab. A left hook partially lands for Wood. Keita with a leg kick, then another. Wood responds with one of his own. Keita works in another front kick. A clean right finds the mark for Wood. Keita leads with an uppercut and lands a solid combination. Wood lands a jab. It’s still a very measured fight, with neither man landing serious damage on the other. Wood makes Keita stumble forward with a low kick. Keita steps in with a powerful knee. A long right lands for Keita and Wood pumps his jab and lands another solid leg kick. Keita with a jab. A right gets through for the Oktagon MMA veteran. Wood with a low kick and he evades a Keita counter. Another low kick for Wood. Keita feints a leaping knee. Keita lands a solid right near the end of the period. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Keita
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Keita
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Keita

Round 3

Keita lands a glancing high kick. Keita steps in with a heavy right that briefly backs Wood up. A hard inside low kick for Wood. Both men land jabs. Keita stumbles after absorbing a low kick. A jab lands for Keita, and he lands another jab. Wood answers with a thudding low kick. Wood with another low kick and Keita swings heavy leather — but can’t find the mark. Wood pumps his jab to keep Keita at bay. Keita looks for more power shots but can’t quite connect. Wood works the jab and follows it with a low kick. Big swing and a miss for Keita. An inside low kick lands for Wood. Wood lands a solid shot. Wood jabs. Keita still can’t quite find the range on his power shots. Wood stays busy until the horn. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Wood (29-28 Keita)
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Wood (29-28 Wood)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Wood (29-28 Wood)

The Official Result

Nathaniel Wood def. Losene Keita via Split Decision (28-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Mason Jones (156) vs. Axel Sola (156)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Jones (-120); Sola (+100)

Round 1

Marc Goddard is the referee. Jones steps in with a right early. Jones with an inside leg kick. Another right for Jones. Jones is the agressor early, pressure Sola with punches. Sola is doing his best to counter. A heavy inside leg kick lands for Jones. Jones kicks the leg and then follows with a body-head punching combination. A spinning back elbow by Sola catches Jones and drops the Cage Warriors vet. Jones pops up and Sola looks for a takedown against the cage. Sola pulls Jones off the fence and gets him down. Sola works to the back but Jones stands. Jones breaks the grip and escapes. A counter left lands for Sola and he marches forward, pouring on punches and pressure. Sola lands a knee to the head in the clinch. Jones is wearing some damage, but he puts the heat on Sola, tagging him with punches and opening up a cut. Sola stops the momentum with a takedown, landing in side control. Jones explodes up, but Sola has a rear body lock. The round ends there. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Sola
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Sola
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Sola

Round 2

Sola with a body kick. Jones with another hard inside leg kick. Jones tries a leaping, spinning attack, but it doesn’t amount to much. Sola has a high kick blocked. Jones forces the clinch, but Sola shoves him into the fence. Jones shoves his foe away. Jones pressures, and he is advancing, trying to string together offense. Jones moves in and lands a knee to the head. Sola sticks a jab. Mason continues to dictate the exchanges, landing another knee in close. Jones goes upstairs wiht a head kick, then he sticks a jab. A 1-2 connects for Sola, but Jones answers with a flurry immediately. Sola steps in with a knee to the body. Jones counters with punches over the top. Sola mixes up punches to the body and head before forcing the clinch. Sola lands a nice combo, but Jones counters with a right. Sola leaps in with a knee and puts on pressure. Jones tries a spinning elbow but it doesn’t land clean. Sola tries a spinning elbow but Jones ducks under it. Jones lands a couple jabs then ducks under a spinning attack. Jones pressures right until the horn. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Jones
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Jones
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Jones

Round 3

Sola has a nasty wound under his right eye. Jones wobbles Sola right away with a head kick. Sola fights back, launching a spinning back elbow. He urgers Jones onward, and the action continues. they tie up in the center of the cage and Sola executes a throw. Jones quickly gets to his feet and lands a knee. Jones leaps in with a jab. Sola lands a left to the body. Sola lands but eats a knee in close. Sola stops Jones’ movement with a jab. Jones kicks the body. An overhand from Jones makes Sola stumble. Jones moves in and lands a pair of knees to the body. Jones just misses a clean head kick. Sola moves forward and lands multiple punches. They clinch and this time it’s Sola landing knees. Neither man wants to give up an inch in this wild round. A left lands for Sola. Sola shoots, and Jones defends well. He punishes Sola with a body kick when he stands. They trade in the pocket and Jones finishes with a knee. Sola answers with a left hook. Jones wades forward with a combination. Jones is landing often, but Sola is still managing to fire back. Less than a minute to go, and they’re trading blows with malicious intent. Jones finishes a combo with a knee. Sola shoots with 30 seconds to go. Jones escapes and goes on the offensive. Sola stands and Jones unloads with a violent flurry of knees against the fence until the horn. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Jones (29-28 Jones)
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Jones (29-28 Jones)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Jones (29-28 Jones)

The Official Result

Mason Jones def. Axel Sola via Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Kurtis Campbell (145) vs. Danny Silva (145)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Campbell (-200); Silva (+170)

Round 1

Rich Mitchell is the referee. Silva fires off a combination right away. Campbell goes upstairs with a head kick then a front kick to the body. Silva is pressuing with his boxing. Campbell takes advantage with a takedown. A scramble ensues and Campbell works to take the back. Silva is doing well in the scramble so far, but Campbell is all over him. Campbell is able to remain on the back for a while, but Silva is able to turn out of the predicament and assume top position. Campbell stands and works to break his opponent’s grip. They separate about halfway through the round. Campbell with a front kick followed by a two-punch combo. Silva lands a lead right hook. A calf kick follows for the American. Cambell with a front kick to the body and then he shoots for a takedown against the fence. Silva defends it well and remains upright. Campbell adjusts but Silva gets up immediately after being grounded. Campbell goes back to the well for a takedown, but Silva reverses. They stand and Silva lands a knee. Silva pressures and attacks the body and head. Silva rips the body against before clinching. They end the round at range. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Campbell
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Campbell
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Campbell

Round 2

Campbell lands a high kick. Silva goes body-head with a combination, dropping Campbell with a right hand to the head. Silva smells blood and is hunting the finish with a salvo of offense. Silva tees off on the reeling Brit as he stands and puts him down again with another right to the jaw. That’s enough for Mitchell and he steps in to save Campbell, who has suffered his first professional defeat in front of his home fans.

The Official Result

Danny Silva def. Kurtis Campbell via TKO (Punches) R2 0:31

Roman Dolidze (186) vs. Christian Leroy Duncan (186)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Duncan (-450); Dolidze (+350)

Round 1

Jason Herzog is the referee. Dolidze throws a big overhand right at the outset, but Duncan’s defense is sound. Duncan pumps his jab then throws a low kick. Dolidze catches a front kick and then droops to the ground, using the threat of a leg lock to secure top position. Duncan is seated against the fence and he gets to a knee as he carries Dolidze’s weight. Dolidze reaps the leg to assume a more dominant position. Duncan gets back to a knee in short order, and now he’s up about halfway through the frame. Dolidze is still attached to the Englishman, and he doesn’t want to give Duncan space. Dolidze drops low for a single leg takedown. Dolidze gets his man down and Duncan scrambles right up. Dolidze rolls for a leg lock, allowing Duncan to escape. Duncan moves in and lands a right as Dolidze tries a spinning attack. Dolidze drops for a leg lock, and Duncan backs away. They’re standing, and Duncan lands a spinning back kick to the face. Duncan with a pair of low kicks, drawing a smile from his opponent. Duncan jabs and Dolidze fakes a spin. Dolidze rolls for a leg and eats punches in the process. Duncan hovers over his foe, kicking at the legs. Duncan lets Dolidze back up and they clinch at the horn. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Duncan
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Duncan
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Duncan

Round 2

Duncan using plenty of movement and feinting with his hips. Dolidze lands a jab and fires an overhand. Duncan leaps in as Dolidze spins, and the Brit escapes as Dolidze attempts to grab a leg. A stiff jab lands for Duncan. Duncan mixes up his kicks, targeting the legs and the body. Duncan moves in with punches, then goes back to attacking the legs. Duncan follows a front kick to the face with kicks to the body and legs. Dolidze forces the clinch and shoves his foe into the cage. Dolidze grinds away as Duncan attempts to remain upright. Duncan frees himself and just misses an elbow. Duncan kicks the body and blitzes forward with a volley of punches. Dolidze shoots out of desperation and Duncan sprawls with ease before walking away to force a standup. Dolidze punches his way into the clinch and walks Duncan back to the fence. He knees Duncan in the face. Duncan turns Dolidze and the round ends in the clinch. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Duncan
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Duncan
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Duncan

Round 3

Duncan fakes a kick and then grabs a body lock after a Dolidze spin. Duncan tries to slam his foe down but can’t quite finish. Dolidze connects with a spinning back elbow as Duncan moves forward. Dolidze counters a low kick with a left hand. Duncan lands a sharp right. Duncan stays busy with kicks to the legs and body, then lands a jab. Duncan attacks with a series of punches, prompting a shot by Dolidze. The threat of a leg lock allows Dolidze to take control, and he works to take the back against the fence. Dolidze gets a body triangle locked in with more than 2:00 to work. Duncan has to play defense as Dolidze peppers him with shots, looking to create openings for a choke. Duncan sits up before Dolidze pulls him bacl down. Duncan attempts to push off the cage with his feet. Dolidze remains in control as time winds down, though he hasn’t serious threatened with a submission. That’s a clear round for Dolidze, but it might not be enough. Sherdog Scores Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dolidze (29-28 Duncan)
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dolidze (29-28 Duncan)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Dolidze (29-28 Duncan)

The Official Result

Christian Leroy Duncan def. Roman Dolidze via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00