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Lerone Murphy Shines with Knockout Victory at UFC 319, Calls for Title Shot

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Bloody Elbow

The article discusses UFC's practice of matching new signings like Aaron Pico in tough fights immediately upon their debut, possibly to showcase their strength and intimidate competitors, as seen in Pico's devastating loss at UFC 319 and the broader pattern of challenging newcomers from other promotions. Ex-UFC fighters and fans speculate that this strategy might be motivated by promotional motives to demonstrate dominance over rival MMA organizations.

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Patchy Mix Faces Challenges and Criticism in UFC Debut

Originally Published 7 months ago — by MMA Fighting

Patchy Mix's UFC debut highlighted the immense difference in competition and mental challenges compared to other MMA promotions, with veteran fighter Matt Brown emphasizing that the UFC is a 'different animal' where external pressures and the level of fighters significantly impact performance, beyond just nerves or spotlight jitters.

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