UFC Vegas 105: Emmett vs. Murphy – Live Results, Highlights, and Analysis

The octagon is heating up tonight at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas! I’ve got my coffee ready and eyes glued to the action as UFC Vegas 105 delivers what promises to be an explosive showdown between Josh Emmett and Giga Chikadze… wait, scratch that. In a dramatic last-minute shakeup, we’ve now got Emmett facing Bryce Mitchell instead. Oh wait, that changed too!

If you’re feeling whiplash from all the card changes, you’re not alone. Tonight’s main event ultimately features Josh Emmett taking on Cody Murphy in what has become one of the most reshuffled fight cards in recent memory.

The Chaotic Road to UFC Vegas 105

This fight card has seen more plot twists than a Hollywood thriller. Originally slated as Emmett vs. Chikadze, the Georgian striker pulled out due to injury. Then, The Ultimate Fighter alum Bryce “Thug Nasty” Mitchell stepped in on short notice, only to withdraw himself days before the fight due to illness.

Enter Cody Murphy, the 33-year-old who punched his ticket to the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series just months ago. Talk about being thrown into the deep end! Murphy now faces the heavy-handed veteran Emmett in his official UFC debut.

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Main Event Breakdown: Emmett vs. Murphy

Josh Emmett (18-4) enters tonight looking to bounce back from consecutive losses to Ilia Topuria and Yair Rodriguez. At 39, the Team Alpha Male powerhouse is known for having perhaps the most dangerous right hand in the featherweight division. Despite recent setbacks, his one-punch knockout power makes him a threat until the final bell.

Cody Murphy (12-3) is the definition of a late-replacement wildcard. With seven knockouts on his record, the Contender Series graduate has shown he carries power in his hands too. The question is: can the newcomer handle the massive step up in competition on just days’ notice?

Tale of the Tape

Live Main Card Results

I’m tracking all the action as it unfolds at the APEX. Here’s what’s gone down so far on the main card:

• Charles Johnson vs. Felipe dos Santos – Johnson edged out a competitive unanimous decision in a back-and-forth flyweight battle
• Julian Marquez vs. Zach Reese – Reese scored a stunning second-round TKO, handing Marquez his third straight loss
• Darren Elkins vs. Daniel Pineda – The grizzled veteran Elkins secured a hard-fought decision in a typical blood-and-guts performance

And we’re still waiting on the co-main event and main event!

The Stakes Are High

For Emmett, this fight represents a crossroads moment. At 39, he can’t afford another setback if he hopes to remain in the featherweight title conversation. Meanwhile, Murphy has absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain. An upset victory would immediately launch him into the rankings and conversation as a serious 145-pound threat.

I’ve seen crazier things happen in this sport than a late replacement scoring a massive upset. Remember when Michael Bisping knocked out Luke Rockhold on 17 days’ notice to win the middleweight title? MMA remains the most unpredictable sport on the planet.

Live Updates Coming Throughout the Night

I’ll be updating this post with round-by-round coverage of the main event, highlights from the rest of the card, and immediate post-fight analysis. Keep refreshing for the latest!

Have you got predictions for tonight’s fights? I’m thinking Emmett’s experience prevails, but Murphy’s got that “nothing to lose” energy that makes this sport so fascinating.

How to Follow Along

If you’re not catching the fights live, I’ve got you covered with updates throughout the evening. The prelims kicked off at 4 PM ET, with the main card starting at 7 PM ET. The Emmett vs. Murphy showdown should begin around 10 PM ET, depending on how long the earlier fights last.

Check back soon as I break down the co-main event featuring Adrian Yanez and Miles Johns, and then provide live round-by-round coverage of Emmett vs. Murphy!

What fight are you most looking forward to on tonight’s card? Drop your predictions in the comments!

Source: MMA Fighting