In a moment that will be replayed for years to come, Manchester's own Lerone Murphy electrified the UFC Fight Night audience with a devastating spinning elbow knockout that left his opponent crumpled on the canvas.
The British featherweight, fighting out of Manchester, showcased his striking brilliance in the second round when he unleashed a perfectly timed spinning back elbow that connected flush with Joshua Culibao's jaw. The Australian fighter immediately went limp, crashing to the mat as referee Herb Dean rushed in to stop the contest at 4:54 of round two.
A Star Performance
Murphy, who remains undefeated in his professional career, demonstrated why many consider him one of the most exciting prospects in the 145-pound division. 'The Miracle' lived up to his nickname with this highlight-reel finish that's already gone viral across combat sports platforms.
Technical Mastery on Display
What made the knockout particularly impressive was Murphy's setup. After establishing his jab throughout the first round, he feinted a right hand before pivoting into the spinning elbow - a move he'd clearly been working on in training camp.
'I've been drilling that shot for weeks,' Murphy revealed in his post-fight interview. 'I knew if I timed it right, it would land clean. This is just the beginning of what I can do.'
Road to the Top
With this victory, Murphy moves to 13-0-1 in his professional career and 5-0-1 in the UFC. The Manchester native has now finished three of his last four opponents, making a strong case for a ranked opponent in his next outing.
UFC President Dana White was seen applauding the knockout from cageside, later telling reporters: 'That's exactly the kind of explosive finish we look for. Lerone just put the division on notice.'
As the MMA world buzzes about this spectacular finish, one thing is clear - Lerone Murphy has arrived, and the featherweight division may never be the same.
