Can Lerown Murphy and Aaron Pico battle for a crack in UFC Gold?
The 2 will conflict on the UFC 319 joint foremost occasion on Saturday. Pico was initially linked to a showdown with Movsar Evloev, however as an alternative wins one other unbeaten candidate for Murphy. So far as match-up pursuits go, Murphy disagrees with the rankings.
Nonetheless, “The Miracle” informed reporters it views the match as a chance to compete within the UFC Featherweight Championship (by way of Mmajunkie).
“Beating Aaron Pico is about to place me in that No. 1 contender spot,” Murphy mentioned. “He was speculated to battle Movsar as , so Movsar was injured or sick, what occurred.
Lots has been finished about Pico’s UFC debut, which had a variety of speak regardless of the early setbacks of his profession. One thing like former Bellator star Patricio “Pit Bull” Fryle and Patch Combine didn’t safe a victory in his UFC debut, however just lately received his first victory in a promotion at Dan Ige. Murphy revealed an essential distinction with Pico.
“…You return to mixes like patches and stuff like that, however I feel it simply comes all the way down to matchups, and the others who have not performed might not have been their prime. I feel Aaron Pico is on his prime.
Some consider that Pico might have already set himself up for a failure in his interactions with present UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovsky. If Pico can win a formidable victory over Murphy, will probably be a scorching matter as a consequence of a possible showdown with Volkanovsky. Murphy will be capable to play spoilers and get nearer than ever to the chance for the UFC title on Saturday.
