Manchester United star Matheus Cunha surprises and supports Lerone Murphy ahead of UFC London.

Lerone murphy Receives a message from Matheus Cunha, Manchester United player. Photo: Reproduction/X/Montage SUPER LUTAS

It's not just the local fans who will be on his side. Lerone murphyManchester United striker Matheus Cunha sent a message of affection to the athlete, who is starring in the main fight with... Movsar Evloev No. UFC London, on 21 March.

In a video released by TNT Sports in England, Cunha wished the Briton good luck in his fight against Evloev, although he acknowledged that he usually roots for Brazilian fighters in the division. The Manchester United number 10 also expressed support for Murphy's next career steps, saying he hopes to see him reach the title one day.

"Hey, Lerone murphyHi, this is Matheus Cunha, a player for Manchester United. I'm just dropping by to wish you all the best in your fight against Evloev. I hope you get the victory, all the positive energy to you.

Sure, as a Brazilian, we have two Brazilians in the ranking against you, the Jean Silva and Diego lopes"And I always root for them. But in this fight, I'll be with you and I hope you can get the belt. All the best, my friend," said Matheus Cunha.

 

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Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy fight for a spot in the next title bout.

the duel between Movsar Evloev (19 wins) and Lerone murphy (17 wins) puts two perfect records on the line. Furthermore, the fight could determine the next challenger for the featherweight title (up to 65,8 kg), currently held by the veteran. Alexander Volkanovsky. Check out the fight program below UFC London (subject to change).

UFC London fight schedule

MAIN CARD (from 17pm)

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Movsar Evloev x Lerone murphy

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): luke riley x Michael Aswell Jr.

Welterweight (up to 77 kg): Michael Page x Sam Patterson

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Iwo Baraniewski x austen lane

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Dolidze x Christian Leroy Duncan

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Kurtis Campbell x Danny Silva

PRELIMINARY CARD (from 14pm)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mason jones x Axel Sola

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Nathaniel Wood x Losene Keita

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Louie Sutherland x Brando Pericic

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Kondratavicius Mantas x Antonio Trocoli

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Mario Pinto Felipe Franco

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Shem Rock x Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Shanelle Dyer x Ravena Oliveira

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Melissa Mullins x Luan Carolina