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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UFC Fight Night Emmett vs. Murphy Full Fight Card – Emmett vs. Murphy Main Card And Preliminary Card

Get to know all the fights happening on the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy!

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 returns home to the Apex this weekend after traveling the world. The Apex has become the UFC’s reliable home base since the pandemic days. Many fighters have grown accustomed to the smaller octagon and quieter atmosphere. Fans are in for a treat with this Saturday’s lineup of fights. The card features a crucial featherweight main event between Josh Emmett and undefeated Lerone Murphy. Both men sit in the top 10 of the division and aim to position themselves for bigger opportunities.

The featherweight landscape is shifting rapidly with a new champion set to be crowned next weekend at UFC 314. This makes this weekend’s main event even more significant for both fighters. The rest of the card offers a nice mix of veterans, rising prospects, and hungry newcomers looking to make their mark in the UFC.

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UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy: Main Card

The spotlight shines on the featherweight division for Saturday’s main event. Josh Emmett brings his thunderous power against Lerone Murphy’s perfect professional record. Emmett enters this fight following an impressive knockout win over Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296. At 40 years old, Emmett continues to be one of the most dangerous punchers in the division.

Next up! Josh Emmett vs Lerone Murphy 👊💥 #UFCVegas105 pic.twitter.com/u8Ooj8SmZ8
— DiaztwinsMMA (@DiaztwinsMMA) March 30, 2025

On the other side stands Lerone Murphy, who carries an undefeated 15-0-1 record. His most recent victories over veterans Edson Barboza and Dan Ige showcased his well-rounded skills. Murphy combines slick striking with solid wrestling defense, making him a difficult puzzle to solve.

The co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy features another featherweight battle as Pat Sabatini takes on Joanderson Brito. Sabatini brings his dominant grappling skills against Brito’s aggressive finishing instincts. The Philadelphia native has alternated wins and losses in his last four outings. Meanwhile, the Brazilian Brito saw his five-fight finishing streak snapped in his last appearance.

The rest of the main card delivers intriguing storylines across multiple divisions. Bantamweights Cortavious Romious and Lee Chang- Ho look to establish themselves as legitimate UFC fighters. Both men earned their spots through different talent search programs; Romious through Contender Series and Lee through Road to UFC.

In heavyweight action, Kennedy Nzechukwu aims to continue his impressive run in the division against Martin Buday. The Nigerian has scored first-round finishes in both his heavyweight appearances. Middleweight veterans Brad Tavares and Gerald Meerschaert will bring a wealth of experience to the octagon. Rounding out the main card, undefeated prospect Torrez Finney finally makes his UFC debut against TUF finalist Robert Valentin.

Fight	Weight Class
Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy	Featherweight
Pat Sabatini vs. Joanderson Brito	Featherweight
Cortavious Romious vs. Changho Lee	Bantamweight
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Martin Buday	Heavyweight
Brad Tavares vs. Gerald Meerschaert	Middleweight
Torrez Finney vs. Robert Valentin	Middleweight

UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy: Preliminary Card

The preliminary card of UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy offers plenty of compelling matchups for early viewers. Flyweight action kicks off the prelims finale as Ode Osbourne faces debutant Luis Gurule. Osbourne desperately needs a win after three straight losses, while the undefeated Gurule looks to make an immediate impact. Entertaining bantamweight Davey Grant brings his all-action style against Daniel Santos in what could be a sleeper for Fight of the Night. Grant has collected seven performance bonuses during his UFC tenure!

The UFC have officially announced their Fight Night card at the UFC Apex on April 5 will be headlined by Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy with a co-main event of Pat Sabatini vs. Joanderson Brito.

Here are the other fights announced thus far 👇 pic.twitter.com/7ugqmKyXl4
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) March 5, 2025

Women’s flyweights Diana Belbita and Dione Barbosa both seek to bounce back from recent defeats. Welterweights Rhys McKee and Daniel Frunza face off in a must-win situation for McKee, who remains winless in the UFC. Thai strawweight Loma Lookboonmee puts her three-fight winning streak on the line against Istela Nunes. Bantamweights Victor Henry and Pedro Falcao meet in what should be a technical affair. Opening the card, Vanessa Demopoulos and Talita Alencar clash in what could be an intense start to the card.

Fight	Weight Class
Ode Osbourne vs. Luis Gurule	Flyweight
Davey Grant vs. Daniel Santos	Bantamweight
Diana Belbita vs. Dione Barbosa	Women’s Flyweight
Rhys McKee vs. Daniel Frunza	Welterweight
Loma Lookboonmee vs. Istela Nunes	Women’s Strawweight
Victor Henry vs. Pedro Falcao	Bantamweight
Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Talita Alencar	Women’s Strawweight

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