Competing in his second promotional main event this past Saturday at UFC Vegas 105, Lerone Murphy scored the biggest win of his career by taking a masterful unanimous decision over the seasoned Josh Emmett. Taking much care to avoid the power punches of the American, Murphy used his immaculate footwork and proficient stance switching to out strike Emmett and stuff seven of his 11 takedowns. The victory now places Lerone Murphy in the featherweight top 10, taking Emmett’s spot at No. 8.
Who Could Be Next for Lerone Murphy?
Now closer than ever to the upper echelon of the division, “The Miracle” has several enticing options for him to help speed up his title aspirations.