Fans disliked the outcome of the UFC Vegas 105 main event, where Lerone Murphy won a unanimous decision over Josh Emmett. Despite his victory, the crowd at the UFC Apex booed him, calling his performance dull and overly defensive. Still, despite the backlash, ‘The Miracle’ managed to take home a decent paycheck from the fight night.
Murphy did land a few solid kicks and punches during the fight, with one clean shot to Emmett’s chin that visibly wobbled the 40-year-old. According to SportySalaries, Murphy’s purse for the fight was up to $325K, and with the win, his earnings could climb to $690K.
On the other hand, under his current contract with the promotion, Emmett’s payout for the main event is expected to reach $400K. Both fighters walked away with a decent paycheck. Despite the backlash, ‘The Miracle’ remains focused on a title shot and has called out former title challenger Brian Ortega as his next opponent.
Lerone Murphy Eyes Brain Ortega Clash After UFC Vegas 105 Victory
Murphy kept his unbeaten streak alive with a unanimous decision win over Josh Emmett in the main event of UFC Vegas 105. The victory marked his eighth straight in the UFC and 16th overall, moving him a step closer to title contention. After the fight, the 33-year-old set his sights on a bigger challenge, calling out former two-time title challenger Brian Ortega. At the post-fight press conference, the 33-year-old said:
“If I got a finish, I was going to call for the title. Where’s Brian Ortega ranked? Diego Lopes went up to get a title shot after fighting him.”
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Ortega has been going through a rough patch, with his most recent loss coming against Diego Lopes at UFC 306. Since then, he hasn’t stepped back into the Octagon. With Lerone Murphy now calling him out, fans are eager to see whether Ortega will accept the challenge and make his return.
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