Josh Emmett may appear to block the speed of another rising candidate at UFC on ESPN 65.
Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy teaser
After back-to-back losses to Yair Rodriguez for the interim featherweight title then former champion Ilia Topuria, Emmett ( 19-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) rebounded with a brutal knockout of Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296. The Team Alpha Male warrior has n’, t competed since December 2023.
Unbeaten in the octagon, Lerone Murphy ’, s ( 15-0-1 MMA, 7-0-1 UFC) past two wins came in a Fight of the Night main event against Edson Barboza, followed by a unanimous decision over Dan Ige at UFC 308 this past October.
Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy conflict
According to DraftKings, tournament Murphy has opened up as a huge -298 favorite against Emmett, who’, s listed as a + 240 opponent.
How to see Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy at UFC on ESPN 65
- When: Saturday, April 5
- Where: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
- Broadcast/streaming: ESPN, ESPN+
For more on the cards, visit MMA Junkie’, s function hub for UFC on ESPN 65.
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