Manchester featherweight contender Lerone Murphy has announced that he will face UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski in December for the featherweight title, targeting Las Vegas as the location for what would be his first championship opportunity.
Murphy’s declaration came following his spectacular knockout victory over Aaron Pico at UFC 319 on August 16, where he delivered a spinning back elbow finish in the first round. The performance caught the attention of champion Volkanovski, who immediately responded on social media with “See you in December @LeroneMurphy congrats #UFC319”.
Speaking about the timeline, Murphy expressed confidence about the December date materializing.