UFC Fight Night Emmett vs Murphy: Fight card, time, telecast, live streaming info & more

UFC Fight Night has some interesting match-ups this week

Everyone enjoys a good trip or a great break, but there is something comfortable and fulfilling about going home to familiar surroundings and settling back in, as the UFC does this weekend.

Following foreign tours in London and Mexico City, this weekend’s excitement inside the Octagon returns to the UFC APEX, featuring the featherweight main event clash between Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy.

UFC Fight Night Emmett vs Murphy: Main Card

• 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: Prelim Card

• 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)

Josh Emmett vs Lerone Murphy (Featherweight)

Top-ranked featherweights battle for contention as Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy are set to headline Saturday night’s UFC event. Emmett, a proven knockout artist, returns after his devastating finish of Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296. A former interim title challenger, he remains one of the division’s most feared power strikers.

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Murphy, still unbeaten after five years in the UFC, boasts a 15-0-1 record. Wins over Edson Barboza and Dan Ige cemented his rising status. With a new featherweight champion being crowned at UFC 314, this fight could position the winner for a major opportunity later this year in the ever-evolving 145-pound division.

Pat Sabatini vs Joanderson Brito (Featherweight)

Featherweights take center stage in the co-main event as well as Pat Sabatini meets Joanderson Brito. Sabatini, a skilled grappler, started his UFC run with four straight wins but has since alternated results. He’s coming off a first-round submission of Jonathan Pearce and looks to continue the momentum.

On the other hand, Brito who is known for his aggressive style, bounced back from a debut loss with five straight finishes before dropping a decision to William Gomis. Now, he aims to reset in 2025. Will Sabatini’s ground game prevail, or can Brito return to his finishing ways and reestablish himself as a rising force at 145 pounds?

Cortavious Romious vs Changho Lee (Bantamweight)

Bantamweight action heats up as DWCS alum Cortavious Romious battles Road to UFC winner ChangHo Lee. Romious, training out of Pura Vida BJJ/MMA, earned his UFC contract after a gritty DWCS win but fell short in his debut against Gaston Bolanos. Now, he looks to bounce back and prove he belongs.

Lee dominated his way to the Road to UFC finals before securing a unanimous decision over Xiao Long, extending his streak to four. This matchup may not shake up the division, but it’s a crucial test for both fighters as they aim to solidify their future in UFC.

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Martin Buday (Heavyweight)

Contender Series alumni collide as Kennedy Nzechukwu faces Martin Buday in a pivotal heavyweight showdown. Nzechukwu, a former light heavyweight, has impressed in his new division with back-to-back first-round stoppages of Chris Barnett and Lukasz Brzeski, finally unlocking his full potential.

Buday, a grinding heavyweight, started strong with four straight UFC wins before suffering his first loss to Shamil Gaziev. He rebounded with a split decision over Andrei Arlovski and now looks to halt Nzechukwu’s momentum. With heavyweight contenders emerging quickly, a win here could push either fighter closer to the division’s top tier.

Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert (Middleweight)

Veteran middleweights collide as Brad Tavares meets Gerald Meerschaert in a battle of experience and durability. Tavares, the longest-tenured 185er on the roster, enters his 16th UFC year aiming to break a two-fight skid. At 37, he remains a tough test but has struggled lately, going 1-4 since 2021.

Meerschaert, a submission specialist with 55 pro fights, thrives on grit and opportunistic grappling. His recent two-fight streak ended against Reinier de Ridder, but he’s always dangerous. With both fighters looking to prove they still belong, expect a high-stakes chess match between two of the division’s most seasoned names.

Torrez Finney vs Robert Valentin (Middleweight)

The main card kicks off with a middleweight clash as DWCS alum Torrez Finney makes his UFC debut against TUF 32 finalist Robert Valentin. Finney, a three-time Contender Series competitor, finally earned his contract with a first-round finish last year, pushing his record to 10-0.

Valentin shined on TUF 32, securing two stoppage wins before falling to Ryan Loder in the finals. Now, he looks to bounce back and earn his first official UFC victory. Finney’s relentless pressure meets Valentin’s size and power in a compelling matchup that should provide early fireworks in the 185-pound division.

Date, Time and Venue

UFC Fight Night Emmett vs Murphy is scheduled for Saturday, April 5 live from UFC APEX — Las Vegas, NV, with the main card starting at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT (Saturday), 2 am BST (Sunday) and 6:30 a.m. IST (Sunday) in India. Please note that these timings may vary depending on the duration of the main card fights.

Where to watch UFC Fight Night Emmett vs Murphy in India?

UFC Fight Night Emmett vs Murphy will be aired live on Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv in India.

Where to watch around the globe?

To catch all the action of UFC Fight Night Emmett vs Murphy, tune in to ESPN+.

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