Lauren Murphy wants her shot at gold.
After her originally opponent Cynthia Calvillo was forced off UFC 254 following a positive test for COVID-19, Murphy told the matchmakers to find her an opponent and she’d still pick up a win in Abu Dhabi. She certainly delivered after picking up her first career submission by tapping out UFC newcomer Liliya Shakirova with a rear-naked choke in the second round.
“I feel amazing,” Murphy said after her win. “This has been one of the best weeks of my life.
“I believe with this finish tonight, I’ve proven I’m the true No.