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3w ago

Lerone Murphy Eyes Title Shot with Upcoming UFC Fight Against Josh Emmett

The undefeated British featherweight sees the April 5 main event as a potential No. 1 contender bout, with aspirations for a UK homecoming fight.

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Overview

  • Lerone Murphy, undefeated at 14-0-1, will face Josh Emmett in the main event at UFC Fight Night on April 5 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
  • Murphy views the fight as a likely No. 1 contender bout, with plans to request a title shot if he wins.
  • The UFC featherweight title is currently vacant, with a new champion to be crowned on April 12 at UFC 314 between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.
  • Murphy has expressed a strong desire to fight in the UK, particularly in Manchester, after nearly two years of competing abroad.
  • The fight was moved to the UFC Apex after Emmett declined to compete in London, a decision Murphy believes would have favored him with a home crowd.