
Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy is an upcoming MMA featherweight bout promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The fight is scheduled to headline the main card of UFC on ESPN 65 on April 5, 2025. Lerone Murphy, who maintains a record of 15 wins and one draw heading into the event (15-0-1), will be making his ninth appearance in the UFC. Murphy will be squaring off against Josh Emmett, who holds a professional MMA record of 19 wins and four losses as of April 1, 2025 (19-4-0).
In his last fight, Emmett squared off against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296 and won the bout via a devastating knockout. On the other hand, Lerone Murphy faced Dan Ige in his last fight at UFC 308 and won the fight via a unanimous decision.
Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy Tale of the Tape
Stats | Josh Emmett | Lerone Murphy |
MMA Record | 19-4-0 | 15-0-1 |
UFC Ranking (Featherweight) | 8 | 10 |
Last Fight | Win | Win |
Nationality | American | English |
Age | 40 | 33 |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) | 145 lb (66 kg) |
Reach | 70 in | 73.0 in |
Striking Accuracy | 36% | 54% |
Takedown Accuracy | 37% | 54% |
Takedown Defense | 46% | 48% |
Win Streak (Active) | 1 | 7 |
MMA Debut | 2011 | 2016 |
Josh Emmett Record
Heading into UFC on ESPN 65, Josh Emmett maintains a professional MMA record of 19 wins and four losses (19-4-0). Emmett has wins over formidable opponents like Bryce Mitchell, Michael Johnson, and Calvin Kattar. Among his wins, seven were achieved by knockout, two by submission, and 10 via decision.
23 matches | 19 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 7 | 1 |
By submission | 2 | 1 |
By decision | 10 | 2 |
Lerone Murphy Record
Heading into UFC on ESPN 65, English mixed martial artist Lerone Murphy holds an undefeated MMA record of 15 wins and one draw (15-0-1). Of his victories, seven have come by way of knockout and eight by decision.
16 matches | 15 wins | 0 losses |
By knockout | 7 | 0 |
By decision | 8 | 0 |
Draws | 1 |
FAQs on Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy's Head-to-Head Record
A. Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy is scheduled for April 5, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 65.
A. Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy is set to take place at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
A. As of April 2025, Lerone Murphy holds an MMA record of 15 wins and one draw (15-0-1).
A. As of April 2025, Josh Emmett holds an MMA record of 19-4-0.
A. Josh Emmett is 40 years old as of April 2025.