Lerone Murphy has admitted that he briefly lost passion for MMA after learning that Diego Lopes, rather than himself or fellow contender Movsar Evloev, would challenge for the featherweight title at UFC 325. Murphy, ranked fourth and still undefeated, appeared to be in prime position for a title shot after knocking out Aaron Pico at UFC 319. Lopes, by contrast, fought for the vacant belt less than a year ago and lost, earning only one win since—making the UFC’s decision a shock to many fans and fighters. Speaking with Ariel Helwani on The Uncrowned, Murphy said the announcement deeply affected…
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