Josh Emmett vs Lerone Murphy Prediction & Picks - UFC Fight Night

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Josh Emmett
4/5/25 20:00
Lerone Murphy

Prediction:

 

Lerone Murphy to win.

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 by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks

Josh Emmett (19-4-0) will face Lerone Murphy (15-0-1) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday night. It’s an intriguing UFC featherweight clash featuring a fading veteran and an exciting young prospect. The 40-year-old Emmet will be keen to show the world that “father time” has not yet caught up with him and that he has a lot of fight in him. He hasn’t fought since December 2023, when he defeated Bryce Mitchell via KO/TKO punch. “CC0” will have a point to prove.

Lerone Murphy, on the other hand, is an undefeated martial artist with an impressive UFC record. The 33-year-old will proudly enter the Octagon with a 15-0-1 record to protect as he continues to climb the ranks in the division. In October 2024, “The Miracle” defeated Dan Ige via a unanimous decision to continue his red-hot form in the franchise. The last time he fell short of a win was in September 2019, when he shared the spoils with Zubaira Tukhugov.

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Josh Emmett vs Lerone Murphy Picks

Josh Emmett - Lerone Murphy Key Points

  1. Emmett is 1-2 in his last three UFC fights.
  2. The total rounds went over 2.5 in four of the last six Emmett fights.
  3. The total rounds went over 2.5 in six of the last eight Lerone fights.
  4. Lerone won his last seven UFC fights.
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Our Josh Emmett vs Lerone Murphy Prediction

Murphy is a fantastic striker and should put it to good use against Emmet. He boasts an average of 4.80 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 54%. We also expect the England native to bring his impressive 73-inch reach into play and seek to overwhelm the aging Emmet. He will likely pick at Emmet from a distance to avoid giving him a clean shot. However, Josh can knock out Murphy with a single shot, meaning the youngster has work to do throughout the five rounds. Overall, we’ll go with Murphy due to Emmett’s age and rustiness. Our prediction for Josh Emmett vs Lerone Murphy: Lerone Murphy to win.

Prediction:

 

Lerone Murphy to win.

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