Josh Emmett vs Lerone Murphy Prediction & Betting Tips -

Prediction published on 01/04/2025, 18:00  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 01/04/2025 at 18:06 in UFC Predictions

The Las Vegas APEX will light up this weekend for a UFC ESPN fight night, headlined by Josh Emmett taking on Lerone Murphy in the featherweight division. CC0 has a pro record of 19-4-0, while The Miracle is 15-0-1. Let’s get into the match prediction. 

Josh Emmett is returning to the Octagon for the first time since December 2023 at UFC 296 when he flattened Bryce Mitchell with a brutal KO in the first round. 

Following that victory, some had expected CC0 to climb up the ladder in the division, but 16 months later, now at the age of 40 and still ranked number eight, this could be his last hurrah. 

It is also worth noting that his win over Mitchell followed back-to-back defeats. Emmett’s greatest strength is his actual strength, and outside of his striking power, it is arguable that his skills are limited. 

That is in almost complete contrast to Lerone Murphy, who has yet to suffer a defeat, with the only smudge on his pro career being a draw. 

The Miracle is one of the most well-thought-out and technical fighters in the division, and his reach is something that takes many by surprise, which could easily be the case in this one.  

While Emmet’s power is more than enough to take out Murphy, the latter is still seven years older and has both the height and reach advantage in this contest, despite being ranked two places lower than his opponent.