How Lerone Murphy survived being shot three times at 21 and turned it into a UFC dream: 'I think it's destiny'

For as quietly as unbeaten Lerone Murphy has snuck up on the UFC featherweight title picture, his spinning back elbow knockout of Aaron Pico last August -- on short notice, no less -- proved to be a resoundingly loud statement that his ascension upon the rankings can no longer be denied.

Lerone Murphy shuts down Jean Silva's title claim before UFC London as Alexander Volkanovski's next opponent debate heats up

Lerone Murphy is not letting anyone take his moment. Just days before UFC London, the unbeaten fighter has made it clear that the next title shot shou.