LERONE WOULD LOEV TO BEAT RUSSIAN RIVAL

SKYDIVING, climbing Machu Picchu, or swimming with sharks may be on most people's bucket lists.

- BY GARY HITCHCOCK

But for Lerone Murphy, having survived two near-death experiences, ticking off his life goals means that little bit more.

The Manchester featherweight headlines UFC London tonight at the 02 Arena when he faces Russian Movsar Evloev, with the winner next in line to challenge for the 145lb title.

A nine-fight winning streak, and a viral knockout in his last trip to the Octagon against Aaron Pico, have put Murphy in this star-making position - and it is certainly one he is not taking for granted.