CHICAGO – Lerone murphy sure made a compelling case to be the next in line for a shot at the UFC featherweight title.

Murphy (17-0-1 MMA, 9-0-1 UFC) was tasked with welcoming Bellator and PFL veteran Pico (13-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) to the octagon in ...

Lerone Murphy produced an epic knockout finish to his co-main event matchup with Aaron Pico last night (Sat., Aug. 16, 2025) ...

Aaron Pico's long-awaited UFC debut came with the possibility of an immediate title shot with a win. Instead, the former uber ...

Lerone Murphy kept his unbeaten record intact and further established himself as a featherweight contender with a first-round ...

Murphy vs. Pico took place Aug. 16 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Aaron Pico (12-5, 1 no-contest) and Lerone Murphy ...

Lerone Murphy got the highlight moment he was hoping for, while spoiling the debut of Aaron Pico in the UFC 319 co-main event.

Aaron Pico's long-awaited UFC 319 debut turned into a nightmare. The 28-year-old fighter was defeated by Lerone Murphy in the first round with an elbow that left him motionless on ...

In a 3-round featherweight bout on the main card, Lerone Murphy and Aaron Pico meet Saturday at UFC 319 at United Center in ...

Lerone Murphy Spoils Aaron Pico's UFC Debut With 1st Round KO ...

Undefeated Lerone Murphy meets a debuting Aaron Pico in what has been rumored to be a featherweight title eliminator. Who takes it?