'Well deserved win': Fighters react to Lerone Murphy's victory over Josh Emmett at UFC on ESPN 65
Lerone Murphy added a signature name to his undefeated record Saturday against Josh Emmett in the UFC on ESPN 65 headliner.
Emmett (19-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) fell short in his return from a 16-month layoff with a unanimous decision defeat to Murphy (16-0-1 MMA, 8-0-1 UFC) in the featherweight title main event at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Murphy beating Emmett at UFC on ESPN 65.
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The men on the marquee are here! @JoshEmmettUFC vs @LeroneMurphy
[ #UFCVegas105 is LIVE NOW on @ESPN & @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/GcdkbLW69v
— UFC (@ufc) April 6, 2025
The Main Men Almost time for our #UFCVegas105 headliners to take to stage! pic.twitter.com/LKx5e0d7sd
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) April 6, 2025
It's time for the #UFCVegas105 main event!
Will Lerone Murphy stay undefeated against Josh Emmett?
Full coverage: https://t.co/oY69PWhDSw pic.twitter.com/Pjlhdcv21x
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) April 6, 2025
MAIN EVENT TIME! #UFCVegas105 pic.twitter.com/hxplNGWVEk
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) April 6, 2025
10-9 Murphy. Lerone is legit #UFCVegas105
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) April 6, 2025
BOOM @JoshEmmettUFC | #UFCVegas105 pic.twitter.com/O2Lmrlkfpz
— UFC (@ufc) April 6, 2025
Josh Emmett just had maybe the most amount of elevation on a takedown I’ve seen in the UFC.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) April 6, 2025
The spinning back kick from Murphy was Hella fast! #UFCVegas105
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) April 6, 2025
20-18 Murphy after two rounds
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 6, 2025
How do you have it scored ?
2-0 Murphy
1-1 split
2-Emmett— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) April 6, 2025
Jason Herzog already warned Lerone Murphy about the fingers being extended and then the eye poke happens.
And Herzog just warns him that he'll take a point IF he does it again. Awful.#UFCVegas105
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) April 6, 2025
Herzog boutta give Murphy the sternest warning of all-time #UFCVegas105
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) April 6, 2025
Championship Rounds!
How are you scoring Josh Emmett vs Lerone Murphy?! #UFCVegas105 pic.twitter.com/aNlfr9cx9d
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) April 6, 2025
Another close round, but I have it 30-27 Murphy. I feel he's had the bigger, cleaner strikes land in each round.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 6, 2025
You know who really needs a shoutout? Jason Herzog. All time great referee. Clear, concise, and fair. #UFC
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) April 6, 2025
Good round 4 for Emmett, landed more of his power shots. 39-37 Murphy, but it could be closer. #UFCVegas105
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) April 6, 2025
Emmett almost pausing when he gets Murphy where he wants up against the cage then goes for another takedown there… gotta be frustrating if you’re in his corner, but Murphy is also fighting very well and disciplined tonight. #UFCVegas105
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) April 6, 2025
49-46 Murphy @MMADecisions #UFCVegas105
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) April 6, 2025
Time to remind these MFs. See ya in Miami
— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) April 6, 2025
#UFCVegas105 results: Lerone Murphy (@LeroneMurphy) def. Josh Emmett via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
Full coverage: https://t.co/oY69PWhDSw pic.twitter.com/PSH3K7M9II
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) April 6, 2025
"Manchesterr!" #UFCVegas105@LeroneMurphy makes it 17 fights unbeaten pic.twitter.com/uwgDUgRVHJ
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) April 6, 2025
Well deserved win for Murphy #UFCVegas105
— Jake 'White Kong' Hadley (@JakeHadleyMMA) April 6, 2025
STILL UNDEFEATED @LeroneMurphy is now 16-0 in his professional career after #UFCVegas105 pic.twitter.com/SaHDS6qX7f
— UFC (@ufc) April 6, 2025