Filed under: News , UFC , Videos LAS VEGAS – It was an uncertain road up leading up to Friday’s The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale, but for Lauren Murphy , it was also a valuable learning experience. After some late visa issues forced her opponent out of their scheduled bout on Friday, Murphy (10-3 MMA, 2-3 UFC) was in the often-nerve-wrecking position of staying on weight and being ready to jump in as an alternate. The wait paid off when a shakeup prompted by “TUF 26” finalist Sijara Eubanks’ withdrawal left Barb Honchak (10-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) without a dancing partner. In came Murphy. It helps that it ended well for Murphy, who walked away with a split-decision win
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