"To be fair, Diego made some adjustments, he looked better. But Volk just got his number and everybody knew that was gonna happen... It hurt watching that fight thinking that I should have been there in it... I really believe that Father Time catches up with everybody, and I think if I was in there, I would have gotten the job done."
"While Evloev (19-0) has long been on the cusp of title contention, Murphy (17-0) made a legitimate claim for a title shot with a highlight reel knockout win over a highly-touted Aaron Pico in August last year. Murphy and Evloev are now scheduled to fight in a potential title eliminator in the main event at UFC London on March 21."
Lerone Murphy watched Diego Lopes lose to Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision at UFC 325 in Sydney and noted measurable improvements in Lopes since their first meeting. Murphy judged the rematch outcome predictable because Volkanovski had his number and still controls the division. Murphy believes Father Time affects every fighter and contends he would have dethroned Volkanovski if given the opportunity. Movsar Evloev and Murphy occupy top contender status in the featherweight class. Murphy earned title-shot credibility with a highlight-reel knockout of Aaron Pico and is scheduled to face Evloev in a potential title eliminator at UFC London on March 21.
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