{"id":837362,"date":"2026-03-20T01:27:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T01:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/837362\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T01:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T01:27:16","slug":"ufc-londons-one-must-watch-prospect-to-keep-your-eyes-on-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/837362\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC London\u2019s one must-watch prospect to keep your eyes on this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">Keep your eyes on this Featherweight prospect \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to the U.K. this weekend (Sat., March 21, 2026) for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmamania.com\/ufc-fight-cards\/420026\/ufc-london-fight-card-start-time-date-location-evloev-vs-murphy-mma\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:UFC London;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;UFC London&quot;}\" class=\"link \">UFC London<\/a>, which takes place inside the O2 Arena in London, England. In the <a href=\"https:\/\/paramountplus.qflm.net\/c\/482924\/175360\/3065?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paramountplus.com%2Fcollections%2Fufc&amp;partnerpropertyid=7032191&amp;subId2=[sb0319awD][426691][][r][][][][][][][mmamania.com]\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Paramount+;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;affiliate_link&quot;,&quot;yAffiliateService&quot;:&quot;premonetized&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Paramount+&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" class=\"link \">Paramount+<\/a>-streamed main event, No. 1-ranked Featherweight <strong>Movsar Evloev<\/strong> collides with No. 3-seeded <strong>Lerone Murphy<\/strong> in a crucial matchup.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Checkout UFC London\u2019s full card <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmamania.com\/ufc-fight-cards\/420026\/ufc-london-fight-card-start-time-date-location-evloev-vs-murphy-mma\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;here&quot;}\" class=\"link \">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">There are several promising fighters featured throughout the lineup this weekend (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmamania.com\/ufc-news\/404579\/ufc-qatars-one-must-watch-prospect-to-keep-your-eyes-on-this-weekend\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:including Luke Riley;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;including Luke Riley&quot;}\" class=\"link \">including <strong>Luke Riley<\/strong><\/a>), but let\u2019s spotlight one prospect you should really keep an eye on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Without further ado \u2026<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/f7d637e427664ac25376fb99e8cc6820.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">After capturing three amateur titles across three different weight classes, <strong>Kurtis Campbell<\/strong> went on to build an undefeated record on the regional scene, adding another Featherweight title before earning a shot on Season 9 of Contender Series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">He made the most of it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Campbell scored a statement knockout over <strong>Demba Seck<\/strong> in under two minutes to secure his UFC contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmamania.com\/ufc-contender-series-dana-white\/392717\/ufc-contender-series-results-live-coverage-and-full-fight-highlights-season-9-ep-8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:watch highlights;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;watch highlights&quot;}\" class=\"link \">watch highlights<\/a>) \u2014 and now, the 23-year-old enters the Octagon with serious buzz.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">And yeah \u2026 he\u2019s not shy about his style.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\u201cMy guilty pleasure is violence,\u201d Campbell said in a recent interview. \u201cThe glasses, the hair, the pink shorts \u2014 it doesn\u2019t matter. I love violence. I do get pleasure out of hitting people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">After being bullied for his appearance growing up \u2014 including his signature glasses \u2014 Campbell\u2019s parents enrolled him in Muay Thai, and he never looked back. That foundation has shaped him into a relentless, high-output striker who thrives in chaos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Nicknamed \u201cThe Pink Panther,\u201d the Liverpool native walks opponents down with constant pressure, mixing in sharp kicks that have become one of his most dangerous weapons.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">There are still questions, though.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">His takedown defense hasn\u2019t been heavily tested, and while he\u2019s competent on the ground, his grappling will face a significant step up inside the Octagon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">And the UFC isn\u2019t easing him in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Campbell makes his debut against <strong>Danny Silva <\/strong>\u2014 a tough, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmamania.com\/2025\/7\/31\/24478490\/ufc-vegas-108s-danny-silva-wants-to-prove-doubters-wrong-im-ready-to-shut-up-everybody\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:underrated opponent and easily the most experienced fighter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;underrated opponent and easily the most experienced fighter&quot;}\" class=\"link \">underrated opponent and easily the most experienced fighter<\/a> he\u2019s faced to date. Silva is one of two fighters to go three rounds with surging prospect Kevin Vallejos and was also part of one of the best fights in Contender Series history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Simply put: this is a real test.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Still, oddsmakers have Campbell installed as a betting favorite (-218), a clear sign of the hype surrounding his raw talent and finishing ability.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">There\u2019s a very real chance this turns into a \u201ctoo much, too soon\u201d moment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">But one thing feels guaranteed:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Win or lose, Campbell is going to put on a show \u2014 and he\u2019s absolutely must-watch television.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>To checkout the latest and greatest UFC London: \u201cEvloev vs. Murphy\u201d news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmamania.com\/ufc-paramount-plus-news-hub-fight-cards-schedule\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;here&quot;}\" class=\"link \">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Keep your eyes on this Featherweight prospect \u2026 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to the U.K. this weekend&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":837363,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7757],"tags":[748,239887,4778,239886,393,4884,239885,538,239403,257,17905,5706,16,11357,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-837362","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-london","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-contender-series","10":"tag-dana-white","11":"tag-demba-seck","12":"tag-england","13":"tag-great-britain","14":"tag-kurtis-campbell","15":"tag-las-vegas","16":"tag-lerone-murphy","17":"tag-london","18":"tag-nevada","19":"tag-ufc","20":"tag-uk","21":"tag-ultimate-fighting-championship","22":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116258907493893982","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/837362","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=837362"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/837362\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/837363"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=837362"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=837362"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=837362"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}