Lerone Murphy has excessive aspirations following his unanimous choice victory over Edson Barboza.
Murphy and Barboza shared the Octagon contained in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada this previous Saturday. When the 5 rounds had been over and Murphy was awarded the victory, “The Miracle” was additionally given an additional $50,000 bonus for Battle of the Evening. Murphy has now confirmed he can go into deep waters with skilled competitors. The win will earn Murphy a spot on the official UFC featherweight rankings.
The rising undefeated featherweight is now capturing for the celebrities.
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Lerone Murphy Seeks Gold and UFC 304 Battle
Throughout the UFC Vegas 92 post-fight press convention, Lerone Murphy made it clear that he feels he’s championship materials (h/t MMAJunkie.com).
“I may be champion,” Murphy stated. “I’ve proven that stage now. I’m solely getting higher. That’s the scary factor. This complete camp, I used to be engaged on just some little bits. I used to be type of, not scared going into the battle, however I didn’t have that perfected but. I do know I’m nonetheless rising at an enormous price. I’m going to get higher and higher. Even simply my footwork regarded higher in that battle. My putting was higher. I’m enhancing and my ceiling remains to be right here. I’m nonetheless right here. I really feel like I can enhance significantly better than I’m already and I may get that title.”
UFC 304 shall be going down in Manchester, England. Murphy is hoping to battle at dwelling in entrance of his household, pals, and followers.
“I’m going to leap in an ice tub every single day subsequent week. I’m going to go and relaxation up. I wish to make that card. There’s no rush, if not. I’d like to battle on there. But when not, I’ll be there in attendance to observe the fellows win, to observe ‘Rocky’ win, and watch all the remainder of the fellows. It’s an incredible card.”
“… Whoever needs it – anyone within the prime 10. I’m certain in case you take a look at the names, the featherweight division is likely one of the greatest divisions. I really feel like all people goes to get a troublesome battle and a great battle.”
UFC 304’s principal occasion will characteristic a welterweight championship conflict. Titleholder Leon Edwards will search for his third profitable protection when he takes on Belal Muhammad. The co-main occasion will see interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall put his gold at stake in opposition to Curtis Blaydes.