"Lerone Murphy capitalized on a late replacement opportunity for the UFC 319 co-main event and achieved a knockout victory over Aaron Pico with a spinning back elbow."
"Volkanovski acknowledged Murphy’s recent performance and indicated he might now face Murphy for a title defense instead of Movsar Evloev after Evloev's recent pullout."
"Murphy's win at UFC 319 not only earned him a performance bonus but also tied him with Evloev for the longest active winning streak in the UFC featherweight division."
"Alexander Volkanovski hinted at a potential matchup with Murphy in December, stating it makes sense following Murphy's recent impressive victory."
Lerone Murphy secured a significant win at UFC 319, knocking out Aaron Pico with a spinning back elbow in the first round. This victory may have set him up for a title shot, especially given Movsar Evloev's inability to compete due to a recent pullout. Alexander Volkanovski recognized Murphy's performance and indicated that facing him in December could be a logical next step. With this win, Murphy's active winning streak ties him with Evloev for the longest in the featherweight division, enhancing his title aspirations.
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