Matched up with promotional newcomer Aaron Pico in a high-stakes co-main event clash, British favorite Lerone Murphy enjoyed a huge performance in Chicago. Launching a highlight-reel finish over the former PFL and Bellator star, Murphy finished Pico with a hellacious spinning-back elbow knockout in the first round of their clash.

Undefeated UFC prospect Lerone Murphy recently explained why boxing icon "Iron" Mike Tyson is his biggest inspiration in combat sports.

Lerone Murphy will look to remain undefeated when he takes on Aaron Pico in the co-main event of UFC 319 on Saturday. Pico was initially set to face the undefeated Movsar Evloev, but Evloev was forced to pull out of the bout,