UFC 319: Murphy vs Pico - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Lerone "The Iceman" Murphy from England faces United States' own Aaron Pico in an exciting featherweight bout at the United Center in Chicago. Both fighters aim to establish dominance and snap each other's winning streak as they step into the octagon on August 16, 2025.

Murphy remains undefeated with a track record of 16 wins, 7 by knockout, showcasing considerable experience since turning pro. He last defeated Josh Emmett unanimously in April. Meanwhile, Pico has accumulated 13 wins, predominantly knockouts, out of his 17 professional fights after his most recent TKO against Henry Corrales.

What time is Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico fight

Live coverage for the Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+ PPV. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	06:00 PM	09:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	03:00 PM	06:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	10:00 PM	01:40 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025	09:00 AM	12:40 PM

The UFC 319 event will take place on August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The action begins at 09:40 PM EST. This event features a featherweight fight between Murphy and Pico as part of the undercard. The main event is a bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.

Please note that the start time for each fight may vary depending on the duration of earlier matches on the card. It is advisable to check local listings for precise timing in your region. Remember, today is August 15, so make sure to tune in tomorrow for an exciting night of fights.

Fighters Details

Lerone Murphy

Nationality: England
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 65.8 kg
Total Fights: 17
Record: 16 / 0 / 1

Aaron Pico

Nationality: United States
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 17
Record: 13 / 4 / 0

Lerone Murphy faces Aaron Pico in a Featherweight contest at UFC 319 with no belts on the line.

Lerone Murphy, fighting out of England since he became a professional athlete, holds an undefeated record of 16 wins and 1 draw. He recently claimed victory over Josh Emmett by unanimous decision. Reviewing Emmett's stats, Murphy skillfully won against a seasoned opponent, suggesting strong performance against Pico given his notable success in Featherweight.

Aaron Pico has competed professionally since turning pro. His record stands at 13 wins and 4 losses. He secured a TKO victory over Henry Corrales last. However, shifting from Lightweight to Featherweight adjusts his power edge slightly for this bout.

Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico Betting Odds

Underdog: Lerone Murphy : 2.5 (+150)
Favorite: Aaron Pico : 1.6 (-160)

Method of victory	Lerone Murphy	Aaron Pico
By KO/TKO or disqualification	7.5 (+650)	5.0 (+400)
By decision or technical decision	3.5 (+250)	2.6 (+165)

How and where to watch the Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico Fight

You can watch Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico via ESPN+.

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