Alexander Volkanovski
Lerone Murphy
Conversation History
“You've got a couple of other guys like movsar and lerone murphy, they're undefeated. For the legacy, they look like they might be pretty good as well”
– via 10 News, naming undefeated fighters Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy as potentially good opponents for him to cement his legacy.
“UFC really wanted Lopes, but at least everyone knows they're in for a treat. With Movsar and Lerone, they're more deserving. But are they gonna bring the fight like Lopes would? I think the fans are gonna appreciate the fight that me and Lopes are gonna have”
– via his YouTube Channel, acknowledging that Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy are more deserving of the next title shot, but arguing that a rematch with Diego Lopes is what the fans want.
“Missing the opportunity to fight one of the featherweight goats is what hurts me the most. It's not about who's the best anymore. It's about who's most popular”
– via X, expressing frustration after being overlooked for the featherweight title shot.
“I think it should be Me vs Volk and Movsar vs the winner of Silva & Lopez for the #1 contender spot. If I win I will love to defend it in the UK in March.”