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Josh Emmett will look to halt the momentum of one other 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 Crew Alpha Male fighter hasn’t competed since December 2023.
Unbeaten within the octagon, Lerone Murphy’s (15-0-1 MMA, 7-0-1 UFC) previous two wins got here in a Struggle of the Night time principal occasion in opposition to Edson Barboza, adopted by a unanimous determination over Dan Ige at UFC 308 this previous October.
Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy odds
In response to DraftKings, undefeated Murphy has opened up as a large -298 favourite in opposition to Emmett, who’s listed as a +240 underdog.
Learn how to watch Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy at UFC on ESPN 65
When:Â Saturday, April 5
The place:Â UFC Apex, Las Vegas
Broadcast/streaming: ESPN, ESPN+
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