Lerone Murphy Confident Ahead of UFC 319 Clash with Aaron Pico, Predicts Khamzat Chimaev Will Topple Dricus Du Plessis In Main Event
UFC featherweight contender Lerone Murphy is gearing up for what he believes will be the toughest challenge of his career as he prepares to face Aaron Pico at UFC 319. Speaking with CardPlayer.com, Murphy broke down the matchup and shared his ambitions for fight night.
“I believe it’s going to be a great fight. I think it’s probably the toughest match-up I’ve had so far in my career stylistically and it’s going to be a great fight, man. But I think I can find holes and I believe I’m going to come out victorious. I want to go out there and make a big statement. And I want to finish him,” Murphy said.
Murphy, who remains undefeated in his professional MMA career, has made it clear that he’s not just looking for a win — he’s aiming to leave a lasting impression with a highlight-reel finish against the dangerous Pico.
The Manchester native also weighed in on UFC 319’s highly anticipated main event, which will see Khamzat Chimaev challenge Dricus Du Plessis. While many fans and analysts see the fight as a battle of endurance versus explosiveness, Murphy feels Khamzat deserves more credit for his durability.
“Khamzat’s all gas on the pedal. Everyone’s saying if Khamzat wins he wins in the first round and if Dricus wins he wins later rounds. But I think you have to put more respect on Khamzat. He is not just going to gas out after the first round and give up if you don’t finish him. It’s going to be a tough fight for both of them, to be honest. But I see Khamzat getting his hand raised – maybe getting a third or second round submission,” Murphy predicted.
UFC 319 is set to deliver fireworks, and with Murphy vs. Pico on the card and Chimaev vs. Du Plessis headlining, fans are in for an action-packed night.
You can read Murphy’s full interview with CardPlayer.com here.
(h/t CardPlayer and Jack Comerford for the transcription.)
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