Dec 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Josh Emmett during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

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Josh Emmett Next Fight: The Slayer Of Bryce Mitchell To Return After 15 Months Hiatus To Face Undefeated Opponent!

Josh Emmett makes his long-awaited return after 15 months to battle an undefeated featherweight in an epic showdown!

Dec 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Josh Emmett during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

The UFC‘s featherweight division has always been a shark tank of talented fighters hungry for gold. Josh Emmett, the heavy-handed veteran known for turning lights out with a single punch, has been a staple of this weight class since 2016. From his jaw-dropping knockout of Bryce Mitchell to his war with Calvin Kattar, Emmett’s career has been a highlight reel of explosive moments. Now, after taking the longest break of his career, the Team Alpha Male powerhouse is ready to step back into the octagon.

The timing couldn’t be more interesting, as the featherweight landscape has shifted dramatically during Emmett’s absence. Ilia Topuria, who handed Emmett one of his recent losses, now wears the crown after dethroning Alexander Volkanovski. The division is buzzing with fresh talent, and fighters are scrambling to position themselves in the title picture.

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Josh Emmett’s Next Fight

After spending 15 months on the sidelines after delivering one of the most brutal KO’s of 2023, Emmett is jumping right back into deep waters against undefeated prospect Lerone Murphy. Murphy, sporting a perfect 15-0-1 record, has been quietly climbing the ranks. This five-round main event at the UFC Apex on April 5 is a classic crossroads battle.

🚨 Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy is set for UFC Vegas 105 in the main event on April 5th, per @mmafighting pic.twitter.com/BMfW7Gt8d5
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) February 12, 2025

The Manchester native hasn’t tasted defeat in his career. His recent victory over Dan Ige at UFC 308 proved he’s ready for the big leagues. And who better to cement his name than facing the powerful veteran.

For Emmett, this fight represents more than just a return. It is a chance to prove that his devastating knockout of Bryce Mitchell wasn’t a farewell gift to the fans. At 39, some might say ‘Father Time’ is knocking on the door, but tell that to his right hand that’s still putting people to sleep. Murphy, on the other hand, sees this as his golden ticket to the top. The 33-year-old Brit has been calling for exactly this kind of fight. Let’s just hope the UFC Apex’s roof is properly secured as things might get explosive!

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