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Aljamain Sterling isn't so quick to write off Aaron Pico after he was knocked out cold by Lerone Murphy in his UFC debut.
Klose (16-3-1 MMA, 10-3 UFC) picked up arguably the biggest win of his career when he outworked feared striker Barboza (24-13 MMA, 18-13 UFC) for a unanimous decision on the preliminary card at United Center. It was an emotional return to the win column for Klose, who dedicated the fight to his brother, who was murdered in 2024.
To secure a quick title shot, the ex-Bellator standout was looking to become the first man to beat Lerone Murphy in the pay-per-view’s co-main event. Instead, though, Pico was viciously knocked out by Murphy’s spinning back elbow in round one.
On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique" our expert panelists review Khamzat Chimaev's big title win, PFL results and more.
Aaron Pico recently broke his silence following his devastating knockout loss to Lerone Murphy at UFC 319. Murphy finished Pico with a spinning elbow that dropped him instantly.
UFC 319 Main Card Makes History with Back-to-Back Spinning Elbow KOs (Video) originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The spinning elbow is one of the most devastating and cinematic techniques in combat sports,
What prevented Khamzat Chimaev from finishing Dricus Du Plessis despite the utter domination? "A lot of mistakes," according to Kamaru Usman.