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Alexander Valkonovski says Murphy fight is a ‘no brainer’
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Lerone Murphy knocked out Aaron Pico and is now one of the favorites for featherweight title fight

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski believes Britain’s Lerone Murphy deserves his shot at the title after delivering a spectacular knockout at UFC 319.

Murphy, fighting on just three weeks’ notice, sent Aaron Pico to the floor with a spinning back elbow that lit up the card on Saturday night. The victory not only extended his unbeaten record to 17 but also marked his ninth consecutive win since joining the UFC in 2019.

The performance immediately pushed the 34-year-old Manchester native into the championship conversation, and Volkanovski was quick to acknowledge him as a worthy contender.

“You couldn’t have scripted it any better,” Volkanovski said on his YouTube channel. “You get a guy who goes in and does a massive knockout like that on a big card, on a nine-fight win streak — I think it’s a bit of a no-brainer. December is looking good, let’s make it happen. Lerone Murphy, congratulations, see you soon.”

Murphy currently sits sixth in the featherweight rankings, and with his momentum and highlight-reel finish, the stage now appears set for a blockbuster title clash later this year.