Britain's Murphy stakes title claim with sensational knockout
Summary
Britain's Lerone Murphy won an important fight in the UFC by knocking out Aaron Pico with a spinning back elbow at UFC 319. This victory advances Murphy's career record to 17 wins and positions him as a top contender for a title shot against Australian champion Alexander Volkanovski. The event also featured victories by Michael 'Venom' Page and Khamzat Chimaev in their respective bouts.Key Facts
- Lerone Murphy knocked out Aaron Pico in the first round at UFC 319 in Chicago, Illinois.
- Murphy took the fight on three weeks' notice and improved his career record to 17 straight wins.
- Murphy aims to challenge Australian champion Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title.
- UFC President Dana White awarded Murphy a $50,000 performance bonus for his knockout.
- Michael 'Venom' Page defeated Jared Cannonier in another fight at UFC 319.
- Khamzat Chimaev won his fight for the middleweight title, delivering one of the most dominant performances in UFC history.
- Chimaev landed 529 strikes, while his opponent Dricus du Plessis managed 45.
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