Overview

• Lerone Murphy, ranked #10, enters the fight undefeated with a 15-0-1 record and recent decision wins over Dan Ige and Edson Barboza.
• Josh Emmett, ranked #8, seeks to capitalize on his first-round knockout of Bryce Mitchell in December 2023, which ended a two-fight losing streak.
• The fight is viewed as a potential No. 1 contender bout, with the winner likely to challenge the victor of Volkanovski vs. Lopes at UFC 314.
• The smaller Octagon at the UFC Apex may favor Emmett’s close-range power, while Murphy’s speed and precision could give him an edge at range.
• Betting odds favor Murphy as a -310 favorite, but Emmett’s experience and knockout power make him a dangerous underdog.