Alexander Volkanovski
Lerone Murphy
Conversation History
“I am planning on going out there and not taking any damage and have a quick turnaround... then maybe we can do it with someone like Movsar or Lerone Murphy”
– via The Ariel Helwani Show (January 12, 2026), outlining his ambitious roadmap for the featherweight division as he prepares for his first title defense on home soil.
“I don't get a chance to fight Volkanovski. I know he's going to retire after this fight.”
– via the Mighty Cast (hosted by Demetrious Johnson) expressing his conviction that he will never get to face the featherweight GOAT.
“You've got a couple of other guys like movsar and lerone murphy, they're undefeated. For the legacy, they look like they might be pretty good as well”
– via 10 News, naming undefeated fighters Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy as potentially good opponents for him to cement his legacy.
“UFC really wanted Lopes, but at least everyone knows they're in for a treat. With Movsar and Lerone, they're more deserving. But are they gonna bring the fight like Lopes would? I think the fans are gonna appreciate the fight that me and Lopes are gonna have”
– via his YouTube Channel, acknowledging that Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy are more deserving of the next title shot, but arguing that a rematch with Diego Lopes is what the fans want.
“Missing the opportunity to fight one of the featherweight goats is what hurts me the most. It's not about who's the best anymore. It's about who's most popular”
– via X, expressing frustration after being overlooked for the featherweight title shot.
“I think it should be Me vs Volk and Movsar vs the winner of Silva & Lopez for the #1 contender spot. If I win I will love to defend it in the UK in March.”