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Farah Hannoun

Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC on ESPN 65 main event

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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