US EditionUFC on ESPN 65: Lerone Murphy frustrates Josh Emmett, stays unbeaten #UFCVegas105
- Lerone Murphy remained unbeaten with a unanimous decision win over Josh Emmett, with judges scoring it 49-46 and 48-47 twice.
- Murphy outlanded Emmett 87-45 in total strikes, showcasing effective movement and defense.
- Murphy expressed a desire for a fight against a top-five contender to move closer to a featherweight title shot.
- Josh Emmett acknowledged that this fight is likely part of his final attempt at a UFC championship title.
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Clayton NewsLerone Murphy wins Fight Night decision, stays unbeaten
The featherweight headlining event saw Lerone Murphy remain unbeaten in a top-10 showdown, displaying crisp boxing over 25 minutes while surviving Josh Emmett's heavy wrestling base at UFC Fight Night on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
UFC on ESPN 65: Lerone Murphy frustrates Josh Emmett, stays unbeaten #UFCVegas105
Knowing his opponent has the power to put heads in the third row, Lerone Murphy seemed to have a simple game plan. Murphy (16-0-1 MMA, 8-0-1 UFC) stayed busy dancing on the outside against Josh Emmett (19-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) in an attempt to stay away from Emmett’s power. And while Emmett appeared to be close several times, he never could put Murphy away. For his part, Murphy’s striking was solid en route to a pair of 48-47 scores and a 49-46 to st…
"Josh Emmett shaped like a frozen pizza" - Ex-UFC star shares rib-tickling take on 'CC0's' latest photoshoot ahead of Lerone Murphy fight
A former UFC fighter has poked fun at Josh Emmett’s physique ahead of this weekend's bout. At UFC Vegas 105, No. 8-ranked UFC featherweight fighter Emmett will lock horns with No.
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