UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy
United States
Main Card • Final
England
R5, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Brazil
South Korea
R2, 3:48
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Jamaica
R2, 1:54
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Switzerland
Prelims • Final
R1, 4:13
Performance of the Night
Romania
Ireland
R1, 5:00
Performance of the Night
Thailand
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Slovakia
R3, 5:00
Kyrgyzstan
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): Lee Chang-ho secured a punishing second-round ground-and-pound stoppage over Cortavious Romious; Ode’ Osbourne connected with a vicious one-punch knockout of Luis Gurule; Dione Barbosa locked in a swift first-round arm-triangle choke against Diana Belbiţă; and Rhys McKee scored three knockdowns in the opening frame against Daniel Frunza, prompting a doctor’s stoppage between rounds.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official fighter base purses and contractual win bonuses for events held at the UFC Apex are not publicly released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). At weigh-ins, Cortavious Romious weighed in at 139.5 lb (3.5 lb over the bantamweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse to Lee Chang-ho. Disclosed figures reflect official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each). Undisclosed contractual payments are designated by —.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records & Milestones at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy
Manchester’s Lerone Murphy remained undefeated in his professional career (17-0-1), landing 84 significant strikes across 25 minutes to outpoint former title challenger Josh Emmett.
Torrez Finney set a modern UFC record for the fewest significant strikes landed in a three-round decision victory, connecting with just 4 significant strikes while securing 8 takedowns.
Pat Sabatini controlled 13 minutes and 47 seconds of the 15-minute contest against dangerous finisher Joanderson Brito, yielding two 30-26 scorecards from the judges.
Jiu-jitsu standout Talita Alencar established a promotional high mark by maintaining 12:38 of control time and completing 4 takedowns against Vanessa Demopoulos.
Rhys McKee became one of the few welterweights to score 3 knockdowns in a single opening round, battering Daniel Frunza until the ringside physician halted the bout at 5:00.
South Korea’s Lee Chang-ho overcame a weight deficit against Cortavious Romious, landing 116 total strikes before finishing with heavy elbows and punches at 3:48 of Round 2.
Making his 25th UFC middleweight walk, veteran Brad Tavares defended all 8 takedown attempts from submission ace Gerald Meerschaert to secure a 29-28 unanimous decision.
Ode’ Osbourne connected with a pinpoint left punch to halt undefeated newcomer Luis Gurule in Round 2, securing his fourth career promotional post-fight performance bonus.
Brazilian flyweight Dione Barbosa executed a textbook arm-triangle choke against Diana Belbiţă at 4:13 of Round 1, earning her first career UFC Performance of the Night bonus.
Martin Buday methodically dismantled Uran Satybaldiev’s base with 26 landed leg kicks on 31 attempts, cruising to his sixth UFC victory via unanimous decision.
Veteran Victor Henry scored a knockdown and landed 139 total strikes while fending off 9 takedown attempts from Pedro Falcão in an all-action 29-28 win.
Thailand’s Loma Lookboonmee completed 3 takedowns and racked up 4:34 of control to defeat Istela Nunes, earning her fourth consecutive Octagon victory.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy take place?
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy took place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Valley).
Who won the main event between Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy?
Lerone Murphy defeated Josh Emmett via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 49–46) across five rounds, keeping his unbeaten professional record intact.
Who won the co-main event between Pat Sabatini and Joanderson Brito?
Pat Sabatini dominated Joanderson Brito via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–27) behind nearly 14 minutes of top control time.
What bonuses were awarded at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy?
Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Lee Chang-ho, Ode’ Osbourne, Dione Barbosa, and Rhys McKee. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
What unique record did Torrez Finney set in his victory?
Torrez Finney set a modern UFC record for the lowest significant strike output in a 3-round decision win, landing only 4 significant strikes while executing 8 takedowns to defeat Robert Valentin.
How did Rhys McKee defeat Daniel Frunza?
Rhys McKee knocked down Daniel Frunza three times in the first round, causing severe damage that prompted the ringside doctor to halt the fight at 5:00 of Round 1 via TKO.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The main card aired live on ESPN and ESPN+, with the preliminary card streaming exclusively on ESPN+.
How many bouts were completed at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy?
The event concluded a full 12 bouts, consisting of 6 main card matchups and 6 preliminary card contests.
Did any fighters miss weight at this event?
Yes. Cortavious Romious weighed in at 139.5 pounds (3.5 pounds over the bantamweight non-title limit) and was fined 20% of his purse, which went to opponent Lee Chang-ho.
How did Lee Chang-ho finish Cortavious Romious?
Road to UFC winner Lee Chang-ho secured top mount and rained down unanswered punches and elbows to earn a TKO victory at 3:48 of Round 2.
How did Brad Tavares defeat Gerald Meerschaert?
Tavares stuffed all 8 takedown attempts from Meerschaert and outlanded him on significant strikes (47 to 38) to claim a unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
What was the outcome of Ode’ Osbourne vs. Luis Gurule?
Ode’ Osbourne scored a devastating one-punch KO/TKO victory at 1:54 of Round 2 over Luis Gurule, securing a $50,000 performance bonus.
How dominant was Talita Alencar’s grappling against Vanessa Demopoulos?
Alencar recorded 12 minutes and 38 seconds of control time and completed 4 of 5 takedowns to win via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27).
How did Dione Barbosa defeat Diana Belbiţă?
Barbosa took Belbiţă down and secured an arm-triangle choke submission at 4:13 of Round 1, taking home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Martin Buday defeat Uran Satybaldiev?
Slovakia’s Martin Buday utilized heavy leg kicks and over 5 minutes of control against the fence to earn a unanimous decision victory (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
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