UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy Prelim Results

Dione Barbosa of Brazil reacts after her submission victory over Diana Belbita of Romania in their women's flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on April 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

See The Fight Results, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Prelim Winners And More From UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy, Live From UFC APEX In Las Vegas, Nevada

By E. Spencer Kyte, On X: @SpencerKyte • Apr. 6, 2025

Saturday brought the action inside the Octagon back home to Las Vegas, as the UFC APEX played host to a quality Fight Night event headlined by featherweight standouts Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy.

Before the 145-pound hopefuls hit the cage to close out the main card, a half-dozen preliminary card pairs made the walk, setting the table for the next six sets of competitors that followed. Following a string of competitive decisions to open the card, Ireland’s Rhys McKee collected the first finish — and his first UFC triumph — with a stoppage win over newcomer Daniel Frunza before Dione Barbosa wrapped up the early slate with a first-round submission win over Diana Belbita.

If you missed any of the action or simply want a refresher on what transpired, check out the recaps below and be sure to join us for the main card as well.

Main Card Results | Official Scorecards | Watch Replay on ESPN+

UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy Results

Lerone Murphy defeats Josh Emmett by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
Pat Sabatini defeats Joanderson Brito by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
ChangHo Lee defeats Cortavious Romious by TKO (elbows) at 3:48 of Round 2
Brad Tavares defeats Gerald Meerschaert by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Ode’ Osbourne defeats Luis Gurule by TKO (strikes) at 1:54 of Round 2
Torrez Finney defeats Robert Valentin by split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Dione Barbosa defeats Diana Belbita by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:13 of Round 1
Rhys McKee defeats Daniel Frunza by TKO (doctor’s stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 1
Loma Lookboonmee defeats Istela Nunes by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Victor Henry defeats Pedro Falcao by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Martin Buday defeats Uran Satybaldiev by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Talita Alencar defeats Vanessa Demopoulos by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Dione Barbosa defeats Diana Belbita by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:13 of Round 1

Dione Barbosa took a minute to get settled in on Saturday night, but once she did, “The Witch” made quick work of Diana Belbita on the ground, sinking in a deep arm triangle choke to secure the first-round submission finish.

Dione Barbosa Submits Belbita In Round 1 | UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy

Belbita actually came out sharp, scoring with a couple quality overhand rights that caught Barbosa flush as the Brazilian was initially happy to engage on the feet. But just when the Stoney Creek, Ontario native felt like the two were going to continue to throw down, Barbosa changed levels, put her on the deck, and swiftly climbed to mount. From there, it was academic, as Barbosa worked to lock up the submission, float off to the side, and draw out the tap.

Dione Barbosa Octagon Interview | UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy

After landing on the wrong side of the scorecards in a short-notice bout with Miranda Maverick last summer, this was an excellent rebound win for Barbosa, who has won five of her last six and two of three inside the Octagon. For Belbita, it’s a second straight submission loss and a third straight defeat, leaving her sitting at 2-6 in her UFC career. | Main Card Results | Official Scorecards

Rhys McKee defeats Daniel Frunza by TKO (doctor’s stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 1

Rhys McKee finally collected his first UFC victory, battering Dana White’s Contender Series grad Daniel Frunza to the point where the newcomer was unable to continue following the opening five minutes.

“Skeletor” was sharp from the jump, taking the fight to Frunza, dropping him multiple times in the first half of the round.

Rhys McKee Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy

While the Romanian was able to steady himself and make it to the horn, the damage he had absorbed, including a slashed lip reminiscent of Robbie Lawler’s upper lip in his epic clash with Rory MacDonald at UFC 189, was deemed too much to allow him to continue fighting.

This was an emotional moment for the Irishman, who landed on the wrong side of the results in each of his first four appearances across too UFC stints. The former Cage Warriors champ was dialled in and dominant here, and it will be interesting to see if this can serve as the start of a turnaround for the talented 29-year-old. | Main Card Results | Official Scorecards

Loma Lookboonmee defeats Istela Nunes by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Fighting for the first time in over a year, Loma Lookboonmee returned and extended her winning streak to four, grinding out a hard-fought win over the perpetually game Istela Nunes.

This was a competitive fight where neither strawweight was truly able to dominate the action, with each having their moments, and the Thai fighter simply doing a little more.

Loma Lookboonmee Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy

Deadlocked heading into the third, Lookboonmee was the more effective, putting Nunes on the canvas a couple times with trips, working from top position while her Brazilian counterpart was unable to work back to her feet.

Lookboonmee has gone 6-1 over her last seven fights and 7-2 overall inside the Octagon, with her losses coming to ranked stalwarts Angela Hill and Loopy Godinez. The 29-year-old keeps things moving in the right direction with the victory, and if she can stay active, we could see her sharing the Octagon with another ranked opponent next time out. | Main Card Results | Official Scorecards

Victor Henry defeats Pedro Falcao by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Victor Henry and Pedro Falcao got into a fun, scrambly scrap in the middle of Saturday’s prelims, with the former coming away on the happy side of the results.

The Josh Barnett protege was just a little sharper and a little ahead the whole way through, dropping Falcao in the opening round with a clean right hand, hurting him again in the waning moments of the fight when the Contender Series graduate’s gas tank was running on empty.

Victor Henry Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy

Each time Falcao had a positive moment like taking Henry to the ground, the veteran showed his class by reversing into top position and swiftly reclaiming control of the contest.

After getting stopped by Charles Jourdain last time out in Edmonton, this was a strong bounce-back effort for Henry, who has cemented his standing as a tough out in the “Second 15” in the bantamweight division. The soon-to-be 38-year-old is skilled everywhere and continues to be a handful for anyone that signs up to share the Octagon with him. | Main Card Results | Official Scorecards

Martin Buday defeats Uran Satybaldiev by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Martin Buday picked up his sixth UFC victory in seven starts on Saturday, but it wasn’t easy, as short-notice newcomer Uran Satybaldiev gave him all he could handle.

The burly Slovakian leaned on his experience to get the better of things for much of the contest, closing the distance, forcing the undersized Satybaldiev to carry his considerable weight and generally roughing him up in tight.

Martin Buday Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy

To his credit, the newcomer from Kyrgyzstan had his moments, wobbling Buday in the third and showing spirit through to the final horn in what feels like a performance to remember for when he makes his sophomore appearance later in the year.

Now 6-1 inside the Octagon, Buday could find himself sporting a number next to his name when the rankings update early next week. He was originally slated to face Kennedy Nzechukwu here, and may very well find himself matched up with another fellow Dana White’s Contender Series grad next time out, as the lower third of the rankings are flush with alums. | Main Card Results | Official Scorecards

Talita Alencar defeats Vanessa Demopoulos by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Talita Alencar opened the action at the UFC APEX by showcasing her world-class top game, grinding out a unanimous decision win over Vanessa Demopoulos.

In all three rounds, the world champion Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt put Demopoulos on the canvas, spending prolonged periods working from top position, landing sporadic blows and shutting down any attempts her opponent made to chase a submission from underneath.

Talita Alencar Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy

While there was never a point where Demopoulos was in serious danger of getting finished, by strikes or by submission, Alencar was clearly the superior grappler of the two and cooked her on the ground for 15 minutes.

All three judges awarded the Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) graduate a clean sweep of the scorecards, giving her a second victory in three trips into the Octagon. For Demopoulos, it’s a second straight loss to a superior grappler after getting submitted by Jacqueline Amorim last time out. | Main Card Results | Official Scorecards

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UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy took place live from UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 5, 2025. See the final Prelim & Main Card Results, Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses - and relive the action on UFC FIGHT PASS!

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