With the second-longest winning streak in the UFC flyweight division behind only champion Valentina Shevchenko, it’s safe to assume Lauren Murphy is one of the first names the matchmakers will call if they need a title challenger in a pinch.
But that’s not how Murphy wants her championship opportunity to happen.
The 11-year pro has won four straight fights since dropping down to 125 pounds, knocking off contenders Roxanne Modafferi, Andrea Lee, and Mara Romero Borella as she’s made her way through the ranks. This run has emboldened Murphy to be vocal about wanting an eventual title shot, though she also wants to wait until the time is just right.