Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy are ready to face off in the main event at UFC Fight Night 65, taking place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both fighters are top contenders in the featherweight division and boast impressive records.
Emmett has a record of 19 wins and 4 losses, with 7 wins by knockout. His last fight was a knockout victory against Bryce Mitchell in December 2023. Murphy is undefeated with 15 wins, 7 by knockout, and is coming off a unanimous decision win against Dan Ige in October 2024. Murphy`s undefeated streak will be seriously tested against Emmett and his knockout power.
Emmett vs. Murphy Fight Time
The main card for the Emmett vs. Murphy fight will begin at 6:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Check the table below for start times in different regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Emmett vs. Murphy Ring Walks (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 09:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 06:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 01:40 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 12:40 PM |
The Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy main event is expected to start around 09:40 PM EST on April 5, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Keep in mind that the exact start time may shift depending on the duration of the earlier fights. It`s always a good idea to check local listings for the most up-to-date schedule.
If you are in a different time zone, please refer to the table above to find the correct start time so you don`t miss the action.
Betting Odds
Lerone Murphy is favored to win with odds of 1.3 (-300). Josh Emmett is the underdog at 3.5 (+250).
| Method of Victory | Josh Emmett | Lerone Murphy |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or Disqualification | 6.0 (+500) | 4.0 (+300) |
| By Decision or Technical Decision | 8.0 (+700) | 2.0 (+100) |
A knockout victory for Emmett has higher odds at 6.0 (+500), while a KO/TKO for Murphy is at 4.0 (+300).
For a victory by points, Murphy is favored at 2.0 (+100), while Emmett is less likely at 8.0 (+700).
Fighter Details
Josh Emmett
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 23
- Record: 19-4-0
Lerone Murphy
- Nationality: England
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 15-0-1
Emmett vs. Murphy Fight Card
- Main Event: Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy
- Pat Sabatini vs. Joanderson Brito
- Cortavious Romious vs. Chang Ho Lee
- Brad Tavares vs. Gerald Meerschaert
- Ode Osbourne vs. Luis Gurule
- Torrez Finney vs. Robert Valentin
- Diana Belbita vs. Dione Barbosa
- Rhys McKee vs. Daniel Frunza
- Konklak Suphisara vs. Istela Nunes
- Victor Henry vs. Pedro Falcao
- Uran Satybaldiev vs. Martin Buday
- Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Talita Alencar
