Eighth-ranked Josh Emmett faces off against tenth-ranked Lerone Murphy in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
UFC returns to the UFC Apex after hosting events in London and Mexico City over the past two weeks. The preliminary card is set to begin at approximately 6 p.m. ET, followed by the main card around 9 p.m. ET. Emmett, a two-time UFC Performance of the Night winner, is coming into this fight fresh off a knockout victory against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296, which ended a two-fight losing streak.
Murphy is the betting favorite at -320, while Emmett is priced at +250. In addition to Emmett vs. Murphy, another interesting matchup features featherweights Pat Sabatini (+180) taking on Joanderson Brito (-220). For expert insights and predictions, visit SportsLine to see what Daniel Vithlani, an analytical UFC bettor with a record of 5-0 in his last picks, recommends.
Detailed Fight Preview Emmett, age 40, is fighting for the first time in over a year. His previous victories include a knockout of Bryce Mitchell and he now boasts a professional record of 19-4 with seven wins via knockout and two via submission. Murphy, aged 33, remains unbeaten, holding a record of 15-0-1 which includes numerous decision victories in the UFC. Both fighters come with impressive resumes and a lot is at stake for both in terms of rankings and future title shots.
Main Card Odds:
- Lerone Murphy (-320) vs. Josh Emmett (+250)
- Joanderson Brito (-220) vs. Pat Sabatini (+180)
- Cortavious Romious (+130) vs. Chang Ho Lee (-155)
- Brad Tavares (-165) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (+140)
- Torrez Finney (-300) vs. Robert Valentin (+240)
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