ABU DHABI – Lerone Murphy admits he felt “superhuman” popping out of his most up-to-date efficiency, a five-round unanimous determination win over Edson Barboza.
On UFC 308 combat week, Murphy’s vibes stay excessive as he seems to be to hold that momentum into his predominant card bout Saturday vs. Dan Ige at Etihad Area on Yas Island.
“(My final combat was) large, large for confidence and expertise,” Murphy instructed MMA Junkie and different reporters Wednesday. “I really feel like that’s leveled me up going into the trenches. The final two rounds are completely different.”
Murphy (14-0-1 MMA, 6-0-1 UFC) acknowledges the problem Ige (18-8 MMA, 10-7 UFC) brings and sees the chance as the right subsequent step. Ought to he defeat Ige as he expects, Murphy believes high 10-ranked opposition will likely be subsequent.
“He’s a strong opponent,” Murphy stated. “He’s been within the high 15 for like 4 or 5 years now. You’ve obtained to be good to maintain your place there. It’s an enormous check for me , and I imagine after a win over Dan Ige, it’s high 10 straight from there. … That’s disrespectful (to name him a gatekeeper). I don’t suppose there’s any such factor as a gatekeeper. Should you’re within the high 15, you’re within the elite of the world. It’s so simple as that.”
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