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Josh Emmett will look to halt the momentum of another rising contender at UFC on ESPN 65.
Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy preview
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 fighter hasn’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 odds
According to DraftKings, undefeated Murphy has opened up as a sizable -298 favorite against Emmett, who’s listed as a +240 underdog.
How to watch 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 card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 65.
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