Lerone Murphy wants title shot with #UFCVegas105 win but won't 'be an actor' to get it
- Lerone Murphy is undefeated with a record of 15-0-1 and is set to fight Josh Emmett in a five-round headliner at UFC on ESPN 65.
- Murphy aims to showcase his talents and earn a title shot after this fight, stating, "I'll be asking for a title shot for sure."
- Emmett described the fight as the biggest challenge of his career and has trained hard for this matchup.
- Murphy, who has not fought in the UK for nearly two years, hopes to return for a title fight, ideally in Manchester, expressing a strong desire to compete in front of his home fans.
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Lerone Murphy wants title shot with #UFCVegas105 win but won't 'be an actor' to get it
LAS VEGAS – Lerone Murphy knows that eventually, there comes a point where winning solves everything, and that’s the mentality he brings into Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 65 headliner vs. Josh Emmett. Murphy (15-0-1 MMA, 7-0-1 UFC) has never lost a fight to this point in his career, and he intends to keep that streak going when he takes on Emmett (19-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) in a five-round featherweight headliner at the UFC Apex (ESPN, ESPN+). It’s a fight h…
'UFC have to give me a title shot' - Murphy eyes Topuria path with Emmett win
LERONE MURPHY insists a win over Josh Emmett will be his ticket to a crack at UFC featherweight gold. Seven wins in a row have firmly established the Manchester mauler as one of the elite in the talent-rich 145lbs division. GETTYBrit Lerone Murphy returns to action early on Sunday morning at UFC Vegas 105[/caption] Zuffa LLCThe Manchester ‘Miracle’ will throw down with featherweight powerhouse Josh Emmett[/caption] GETTYMurphy is flying high in …
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