Undefeated Lerone Murphy KO's Aaron Pico at UFC 319, Earns Title Shot

UFC 319 featured two stunning spinning back elbow knockouts that electrified fans and advanced the victors' careers. Carlos Prates delivered a dramatic walkoff knockout against Geoff Neal at the buzzer of the first round, earning a $50,000 bonus and a fight opportunity in Brazil announced by Dana White. Meanwhile, Lerone Murphy, undefeated in the UFC, secured a first-round spinning elbow knockout over Aaron Pico in the co-main event, staking a strong claim for a featherweight title shot against champion Alexander Volkanovski. Murphy's victory was widely praised for its timing and precision, leading to a Performance of the Night bonus and an invitation for a December bout from Volkanovski himself. Pico, making his UFC debut after success in Bellator and PFL, was overwhelmed by Murphy's composure and counterattacks despite early aggression. Both fighters demonstrated the effectiveness of spinning back elbows, highlighting this technique as a pivotal element in recent UFC events.