Featherweight contenders Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico will collide this weekend (Sat., Aug. 16, 2025) at UFC 319 inside United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Is it possible to be a dark horse contender while riding an eight-fight win streak?

Our UFC 319 picks don't think Aaron Pico successfully transitions from Bellator when he goes toe to toe vs. Lerone Murphy

He’ll have his hands full with the unbeaten Murphy. Murphy made his UFC debut back in 2019 where he fought to a draw. Since then, he’s gone 8-0 and in his last fight, he won a decision over the incredibly dangerous Josh Emmett in a fight night main event.