Lerone Murphy is ready for the next step toward a UFC featherweight championship opportunity and has former title challenger Brian Ortega in his sights. Murphy (16-0-1 MMA, 8-0-1 UFC) won his second U

Lerone Murphy edged closer to a shot at the UFC featherweight title on Saturday, outpointing Josh Emmett with a “masterclass” in Las Vegas. Murphy was a 49-46, 48-47, 48-47 over Emmett in their Fight Night main event, as he neutralised the threat of the known power puncher over five rounds.

UFC Vegas 105 saw former featherweight title challenger Josh Emmett return to action for a main event bout against the undefeated Lerone Murphy.