“This sport is all about moments, and I just created one,” Murphy said. “I needed something like this. I took the fight on three weeks’ notice. I believed in myself. I knew the opportunity was there....

Pico, who was in control of his UFC 319 bout with Lerone Murphy Saturday night, reflected on the final outcome hours later.

UFC CEO, Dana White, confirmed ringside that Murphy would walk away with a $50,000 post-fight bonus.