Josh Emmett vs Lerone Murphy
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Murphy is ready for the next step toward a UFC featherweight championship opportunity and has former title challenger Brian Ortega in his sights.
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Check out these photos from the fights at UFC on ESPN 65 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
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Murphy received some criticism both online and inside the Apex after many felt like he fought too cautiously which took away from his accomplishment. When Lerone Murphy is at his best, he’s an incredibly smooth and controlling operator and he was able to implement that against Josh Emmett on April 5.
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,
The undefeated Murphy continued his winning run by outpointing Josh Emmett in a lack lustre main event for UFC Vegas 105. Usually, a lack of crowd makes these shows soulless, but Murphy managed to get the small attendance on their feet as they booed him out of the octagon.
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