Lerone murphy hits Edson Barboza No. UFC Las Vegas 92. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In his 30th in the largest MMA organization in the world, Edson Barboza ended up being frustrated by a promise. Protagonist in UFC Las Vegas 92, the veteran did not shine in the challenge against Lerone murphy and ended up proving his rival's qualities. After five rounds, the athlete showed strength, but was beaten by the judges' unanimous decision.
With the defeat, Barboza's rise in featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) was halted. Before the UFC Las Vegas 92, the Brazilian accumulated two consecutive victories, in addition to occupying 12th place in the ranking, which should be lost afterwards.
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Betting on the future of the category, Murphy was not intimidated by the biggest challenge of his career. Precise and forceful, the athlete reaches the division's elite and extends his unbeaten record in professional MMA across 15 engagements.
Edson's stumble confirmed a tragic event for the Brazilian fans. With eight representatives, the country had two victories, one of which represented a confrontation between Tupiniquins.
Icon is stopped by promise
The fight began with the fighters exchanging jabs in the center of the octagon. Still in the first minute, Barboza launched a shot that exploded into the opponent's guard. Edson connected with another powerful kick and knocked his opponent off balance. Murphy bet on jabs and touched the Brazilian's face in responses. Lerone found good distance and scored with precise attacks. With two minutes left in the half, Murphy rocked the Friborg native with a cross. The North American's jabs continued to come in clean and hurt the Brazilian's face. Barboza, in the final seconds, tried a knee in the clinch and ended up losing his balance. Lerone went for it, but ended up being surprised by a 'pedal'. Lerone was shaken, but there was no more time.
In the second round, the first attack came from Murphy, with a round kick. Edson defended well and walked towards his opponent. The challenge was tense, with the fighters exchanging blows in the center of the octagon. Lerone was faster and played with greater force. Halfway through the stage, the North American closed the distance and managed a fall. Edson tried to stand, while Murphy remained 'glued' to the Tupiniquim. Almost in the final minute, the Brazilian launched a series of jabs and direct shots from his opponent. Barboza was swinging close to the bars and Murphy tried to take advantage of the good moment. In the final minute, Lerone had total advantage. Edson was the victim of his opponent's blows and tried to resist. Almost at the end of the stage, Murphy closed the distance and started to press the Friborg driver against the railings.
The third round had Murphy taking the initiative, with jabs and straight shots to the Brazilian's body. Even at a disadvantage, Barboza walked towards his opponent. With a minute gone, Murphy cornered the Brazilian close to the bars. After a clean cross to the Freiburg native's chin, the North American closed the distance and looked for a takedown. Barboza attempted sacrifice blows, but they were all duly blocked by his opponent. Halfway through the stage, Lerone tried to fall again, while the Brazilian resisted. Almost in the final minute, Edson managed to free himself, but visibly did not appear to be in the best condition. Murphy continued to strike, while the Brazilian received clean attacks to the head. In the final seconds, the athletes studied each other in the center of the octagon.
The fourth stage had Murphy leading the actions. At the exact distance, the North American continued to score, while the Brazilian tried to find himself in the confrontation. Barboza continued to be his rival's constant prey in the center of the octagon and did not connect his best attacks. Halfway through the round, Edson knocked his opponent off balance with a low kick. Lerone absorbed the attack well and continued attacking the Friborg native with jabs and powerful rights. In the final minute, Barboza launched the famous round shot, but the attack didn't go in with precision. The round ended with the athletes studying each other in the center of the Octagon.
The last round started with Edson attacking first, with a low kick. Murphy attacked with two overhands and then went into a grappling fight. Barboza managed to move away, but continued to be the target of his opponent's hard blows. In the middle of the round, Edson showed resistance and courage, but continued to be at a disadvantage in his striking. With two minutes left in the fight, the Brazilian was not showing the same speed and was showing signs of fatigue. Almost in the final minute, Barboza launched another round shot, but Lerone dodged it and managed to take down on the counterattack. Murphy tried to get to the back and Edson resisted. Barboza managed to get up, but Lerone didn't let go of the Tupiniquim.
UFC Las Vegas 92 results
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Lerone murphy derrotou Edson Barboza in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Khaos Williams derrotou Carlston Harris by knockout at 1:30 of R1
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Themba Gorimbo derrotou Ramiz Brahimaj in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Adrian Yanez derrotou Vinicius Salvadorby technical knockout at 2m47s of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Angela Hill finished Luana pinheiro with a guillotine 4m12s from R2
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Tom nolan derrotou Victor Martinez by technical knockout at 3m50s of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Oumar Sy finished George Tokkos with a rear naked choke at 3m43s of R1
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Melissa Gattoderrotou Tamires Vidal by technical knockout at 37s of R3
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Abus Magomedov derrotou Warlley alvesin the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Ariane Sorriso derrotou Piera Rodriguez by disqualification (intentional headbutt) at 3m16s of R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Heili Alateng derrotou Kleydson Rodriguesin the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Vanessa Demopoulos derrotou Emily ducote in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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