Josh Emmett against Lerone Murphy is targeted at the April 5 event

The return of Josh Emmett to the octagon is settled.

Several people knowing the promotion plans have confirmed to the MMA fights that Emmett should face Lerone Murphy during the main event of the night’s night event of the UFC, which should take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Emmett made its first appearance since Bryce Mitchell brutally removed Bryce Mitchell at the UFC 296 in December 2023. Fight at UFC 284 in February 2023 and a defeat in unanimous for the defeat now Ilia Topuria during the main event UFC Jacksonville four months later.

Murphy is preparing for the biggest fight in his career and his second fight on the Main Event. “The Miracle” is undefeated in his professional career of 16 fights, including a 7-0-1 race in the UFC. In his last outing, Murphy defeated Dan Ige by UFC 308 decision in October.

Damon Martin contributed to this report.