Home to two of the world’s best-known soccer clubs, Manchester, England, also serves as the stomping grounds for Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight contender Lerone Murphy.
Murphy represents a fresh breed of mixed martial arts talent emerging from the heart of the United Kingdom, as he boasts an undefeated professional record that includes a 5-0-1 mark in the UFC. His rise to the top serves as a case study of a fighter’s journey through the shadows of violence and adversity, with MMA providing the guiding light. Murphy will look to further strengthen his resume when he faces former Ring of Combat champion Edson Barboza in the UFC Fight Night 241 main event on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.