Lerone Murphy expects his subsequent struggle to be on residence soil.
Murphy appeared to cement his case as the subsequent title challenger after scoring a devastating first-round spinning backfist knockout of Aaron Pico at UFC 319 this previous August.
Nonetheless, the promotion opted for a special route, bypassing “The Miracle” and as an alternative reserving reigning featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski to defend his title towards former rival Diego Lopes in the primary occasion of UFC 325, scheduled for January 31 on the Qudos Financial institution Area in Sydney, Australia.
Nonetheless, Murphy now seems unfazed by lacking out on the title alternative and equally unconcerned about who he’s matched up with subsequent.
Lerone Murphy Anticipates UFC London Comeback, “Doesn’t Care” Whether or not He Faces Aljamain Sterling Or Movsar Evloev
Throughout a current interview with MMA legend Demetrious Johnson, Lerone Murphy addressed what could possibly be subsequent after being passed over for a title opportunity. “The Miracle” mentioned he expects to return at UFC London on March 21 and made it clear he’s prepared for a possible showdown with both Movsar Evloev or Aljamain Sterling.
“I imagine they’re going to e-book me for London, that’s what it appears to be like like anyway,” Murphy mentioned. “I believe they’re going to e-book me for London. To me, that’s the identical struggle — Aljamain Sterling or Movsar — similar struggle. Similar downside, related kinds. I’m getting ready myself for that struggle in March.”
Murphy stays unbeaten throughout his 18-fight skilled profession. The 34-year-old Englishman owns a 9-0-1 file within the UFC, highlighted by spectacular victories over Josh Emmett, Dan Ige, and Edson Barboza.
The lone mark on his résumé is a draw towards Zubaira Tukhugov, which got here in his promotional debut at UFC 242 in September 2019.
