In the UFC Vegas 105 main event, Lerone Murphy successfully neutralized the powerful striking of Josh Emmett, emerging from the octagon in excellent condition.
Throughout the five-round fight, Murphy dictated the pace and controlled the action against the seasoned featherweight contender, Josh Emmett. While the bout lacked high-drama moments, Murphy`s skillful performance was undeniable. He effectively prevented Emmett from landing his signature knockout blows, consistently outstriking and outmaneuvering him to secure a unanimous decision victory.
With this win, Murphy extends his winning streak to eight consecutive fights, matching Movsar Evloev for the longest active win streak in the UFC featherweight division. Including his draw in his UFC debut, Murphy boasts an impressive nine-fight undefeated run, the longest among all active featherweight fighters.
Following his victory, Murphy expressed his desire for a title opportunity or a fight against a top-5 ranked opponent. It remains to be seen how this solid performance will impact his standing with UFC matchmakers, but his peers clearly acknowledged and appreciated his dominant win.
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