Josh Emmett, UFC 296 ceremonial weigh-in Credit score: Gabriel Gonzalez/Cageside Press
Whereas combat followers had been just lately all however begging for a Josh Emmett vs. Bryce Mitchell rematch (in the event you don’t know why, it is best to), it seems the UFC had different plans.
Featherweight Emmett is ready to return in opposition to Lerone Murphy this Could as a substitute, headlining UFC Vegas 105 on April 5, 2025.
Josh Emmett (19-4) has not competed since his thunderous December 2023 knockout of Mitchell at UFC 296. At 39, the Crew Alpha Male standout has valuable little time left on the high of the game, however stays ranked #8 within the promotion’s official featherweight rankings.
Murphy (15-0-1), who has but to style defeat in his skilled profession, sits within the #11 spot. He’s gained his final seven fights within the UFC octagon, following a attract his promotional debut in opposition to Zubaira Tukhugov. Most just lately, the Brit earned a call victory over Dan Ige; previous to that, he bested Edson Barboza, additionally on the scorecards.
Set for the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, UFC Vegas 105 presently options the next reported match-ups:
Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy
Rhys McKee vs. Daniel Frunza
Ode’ Osbourne vs. Luis Gurule
Diana Belbiţă vs. Dione Barbosa
Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Talita Alencar
Loma Lookboonmee vs. Ariane Carnelossi
Robert Valentin vs. Torrez Finney
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Martin Buday
Pat Sabatini vs. Joanderson Brito
Cortavious Romious vs. Lee Chang-ho
