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Farah Hannoun and Abbey Subhan

Lerone Murphy on Gabriel Santos: I believe I’m top 15 level, so I’ve got to beat anyone outside the rankings

LONDON – Lerone Murphy was unfazed by the opponent change at UFC 286.

Originally scheduled to face Nathaniel Wood at Saturday’s pay-per-view event at The O2, Murphy (11-0-1 MMA, 3-0-1 UFC) ended up drawing newcomer Gabriel Santos (10-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) on short notice.

Santos doesn’t quite hold the name value that Wood does, but for Murphy, winning in impressive fashion is what will lead to a ranked opponent next.

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