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Alexander Volkanovski calls for December title fight with Lerone Murphy after UFC 319: It's 'a no-brainer'


                        Alexander Volkanovski calls for December title fight with Lerone Murphy after UFC 319: It's 'a no-brainer'

Alexander Volkanovski, the current UFC featherweight champion, has called for a title fight against Lerone Murphy in December after Murphy's impressive knockout victory over Aaron Pico at UFC 319. Volkanovski, who is undefeated in his last 22 fights, believes the matchup against Murphy is a "no-brainer" and would be an exciting bout for the fans. Murphy, who is on a three-fight winning streak in the UFC, has been turning heads with his powerful striking and has positioned himself as a potential title contender. The fight would be a showcase of two of the promotion's top featherweight talents, with Volkanovski looking to defend his title against the rising star Murphy. Both fighters have expressed interest in the matchup, and fans are eagerly anticipating the potential showdown in December.

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