Lerone Murphy expects his next fight to take place on home soil.
Murphy looked to strengthen his case as the next title challenger after scoring a devastating first round spinning backfist knockout by Aaron Pico at UFC 319 last August.
However, the promotion opted for a different direction, bypassing “The Miracle” and instead booking reigning featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski to defend his title against former rival Diego Lopes in the main event of UFC325scheduled for January 31 at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
Nevertheless, Murphy now appears unfazed by missing out on a title opportunity, nor concerned about who he will match up with next.
Lerone Murphy expects UFC London comeback, “doesn’t matter” whether he faces Aljamain Sterling or Movsar Evloev
During a recent interview with MMA legend Demetrious Johnson, Lerone Murphy discussed what the next step could be after being passed over for a title shot. “The Miracle” said he expects to return at UFC London on March 21 and made it clear he is ready for a possible showdown with Movsar Evloev or Aljamain Sterling.
“I think they’re going to book me for London, that’s what it looks like anyway,” Murphy said. “I think they’re going to book me for London. For me it’s the same fight – Aljamain Sterling or Movsar – same fight. Same problem, similar styles. I’m preparing myself for that fight in March.”
Murphy remains undefeated throughout his 18-fight professional career. The 34-year-old Englishman owns a 9-0-1 record in the UFC, highlighted by impressive victories over Josh Emmett, Dan Ige and Edson Barboza.
The only mark on his resume is a draw against Zubaira Tukhugov, which came in his promotional debut at UFC 242 in September 2019.
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