Lerone Murphy says combating is his “remedy” as he prepares to tackle Dan Ige at UFC 308 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
The Manchester fighter is nicknamed ‘The Miracle’, having experienced two near-death moments in his life.
Murphy was shot within the face in 2013 and was in a collision with a automobile whereas using his bike in 2022.
The 33-year-old is on the peak of his powers in his combating profession with an undefeated document, and he says every bout in his 15-fight profession has been a “remedy appointment”.
“That is what combating is to me, you get to know your self much more. I really feel like all fighters have some type of demons; it is a bizarre factor,” Murphy advised BBC Sport.
“It is a fixed check, the blended feelings you get, the rollercoaster of feelings.
“I really feel it makes you into a greater man and I just about want combating. It is good for me.”
Murphy, who says he has not undergone any remedy exterior the cage, is coming off the most important win of his profession in opposition to top contender Edson Barboza.
The bout in Could was awarded ‘Battle of the Night time’ and was the primary time Murphy had headlined as a UFC fighter.
However Murphy continues to be constructing his fame within the division, with the likes of British stars Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall gaining probably the most traction within the final yr.
Murphy is without doubt one of the few UFC fighters from England left standing who’s undefeated and says he is aware of his skills have “gone underneath the radar”.
“It is simply because I am quiet. No person recognised Leon till he received the belt,” Murphy mentioned.
“I believe you do not have to go on the market and be a loudmouth, however it’s important to do extra work within the cage in case you’re not.
“However for me I am simply targeted on what I am doing actually, If I win this battle I’m 15-0 [with one draw], you possibly can’t deny me.”
