UFC Vegas 105: Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy: Live round-by-round updates

A featherweight clash between Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy will headline UFC Vegas 105 later this evening (April 5) at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Emmett (19-4) has heavy hands. The 40-year-old boasts the most number of knockdowns in the division.

While the California man has churned out mixed results in recent years, his sensational knockout over Bryce Mitchell, in 2023 has made him a superstar, especially following 'Thug Nasty's' controversial opinions on a WW II-era German dictator.

In the lead-up to the event, Emmett has claimed that he has made huge strides in his overall game during his hiatus, which he plans to showcase this weekend.

In the other half of the event, Murphy (15-0-1) is a surging contender at 145 pounds. 'The Iceman' is currently on a seven-fight win streak, most recently earning a unanimous decision over Dan Ige. A win over Emmett will see him enter the top 10 of the division.

Murphy is currently a -310 favorite for the event with Emmett as the +250 underdog. The main card of UFC Vegas 105 is now live. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.

Check out the final face-off between the main eventers below:

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UFC Vegas 105: Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy

Round 1

Emmett is pushing the pace forcing Murphy to go on the back foot. Lerone is using his reach to try a keep his opponent on the outside.

The 40-year-old blitzes forward and clips his opponent with a flurry, Murphy fires back with a counter elbow. A head clash during the exchange has opened up a cut on Emmett's foe's forehead.

Emmett catches a kick and trips Murphy to the ground before landing a few shots. The undefeated fighter however quickly springs back to his feet.

Our score: 10-9 Murphy. Murphy 10-9 overall.

Round 2

Emmett starts with a powerful straight right hand. The fighter then picks up Murphy and slams his opponent to the canvas. The 40-year-old now has top control, with Murphy trying to build back up using the fence. Murphy threatens a guillotine to create space and get back to his feet.

Murphy connects with a powerful spinning backkick. Emmett quickly ties his opponent up and pushes him onto the cage wall.

Murphy connects with three back-to-back oblique kicks. His opponent's work rate seems to be diminishing. The undefeated featherweight's lateral movement and beautiful footwork are making it hard for Emmett to start an offense.

Our score: 10-9 Murphy. Murphy 20-18 overall.

Round 3

Murphy connects with an elbow and as his opponent comes into range with a step-in jab. A powerful overhand right connects for Emmett. 'The Iceman' overextends and falls down to the canvas.

Emmett is on a single leg. Murphy connects with an elbow on the break, he follows it up with a high kick. An accidental eye-poke by 'The Iceman' pauses the action momentarily.

As the fight restarts, Emmett opens up with a 1-2 but concedes a powerful body kick. Emmett finds his opponent off balance and takes the fight to the ground. 'The Iceman' quickly gets back to his feet. A powerful high front kick lands for Murphy in the dying seconds of the round.

Our score: 10-9 Murphy. Murphy 30-27 overall.

Round 4

Emmett tries to push the pace. He however is finding it hard to connect on a very elusive Murphy. A powerful body shot lands for 'The Iceman'. Emmett fires back with a combination.

Murphy is piecing his opponent at range. Double body kicks lads for the fighter. A powerful right hand lands for Emmett, and he follows it up with another right hand. He then closes the distance and attempts a level change, but Murphy stops it.

Our score: 10-9 Murphy. Murphy 40-36 overall.

Round 5

A head kick lands for Murphy. Emmet connects with a right hand. A power jab lands for the 40-year-old. A body shot by Emmett momentarily unbalances his opponent.

Emmett lands a crisp combination, then attempts a takedown. A big right-hand lands for the UFC veteran. A crisp right hand from 'The Iceman' wobbles Emmett. The 40-year-old dares his opponent to stand and bang. The closing bell rings and it looks like Murphy has this one in the bag.

Our score: 10-9 Murphy. Murphy 50-45 overall.

Official decision: Lerone Murphy def. Josh Emmett via unanimous decision. (48-47.48-47,49-46)