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Aaron Pico to Face Lerone Murphy in UFC 319 Co-Main Event

His work with boxing coach Freddie Roach at Jackson Wink stoked talk of a rapid path to the featherweight title.

Aaron Pico, Alexander Volkanovski
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Overview

  • Pico is confirmed to make his UFC debut in the co-main event of UFC 319 on August 16 at Chicago’s United Center against Lerone Murphy.
  • Murphy stepped in on short notice after Movsar Evloev withdrew from the originally scheduled bout.
  • The former Bellator standout brings a 13-4 pro record and world-class coaching that includes legendary boxing trainer Freddie Roach and training at Jackson Wink.
  • At UFC 319 media day Pico traded barbs with featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, promising “Your time is coming” after Volkanovski said he would “mop the floor” with him.
  • Cageside Press reports that a victory over Murphy could put Pico in line for a title shot, although UFC officials have not formally promised him a bout with Volkanovski.