The UFC returns to the Apex in Las Vegas for UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy, a stacked fight card featuring explosive featherweight matchups and rising contenders looking to make a name for themselves live on ESPN+.
The main event pits former interim title challenger Josh Emmett against undefeated British featherweight Lerone Murphy. With Emmett’s knockout power and Murphy’s slick striking, this headliner promises fireworks and could have major implications for the 145-pound division.
Elsewhere on the card, Joanderson Brito meets Pat Sabatini in what could be a sleeper Fight of the Night, while heavyweights Kennedy Nzechukwu and Martin Buday look to bounce back in a pivotal clash. The event also marks the UFC debut of Cortavious Romious, who takes on South Korea’s Lee Chang-ho in a high-stakes bantamweight showdown.
When to Watch
The event kicks off on Saturday, April 5, with the prelims at 6:00 PM ET, followed by the main card at 9:00 PM ET. All fights will stream live on ESPN+ and air on ESPN.
How to Watch
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN and ESPN+. ESPN+ subscriptions start at $11.99/month or $119.99/year. You’ll need an active subscription to stream UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy.
The Fight Card
Preliminary Card (ESPN / ESPN+) – Begins at 6:00 PM ET
- Flyweight: Ode’ Osbourne vs. Luis Gurule
- Bantamweight: Davey Grant vs. Daniel Santos
- Women’s Flyweight: Diana Belbiţă vs. Dione Barbosa
- Welterweight: Rhys McKee vs. Daniel Frunza
- Women’s Strawweight: Loma Lookboonmee vs. Istela Nunes
- Bantamweight: Victor Henry vs. Pedro Falcão
- Women’s Strawweight: Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Talita Alencar
Main Card (ESPN / ESPN+) – Begins at 9:00 PM ET
- Featherweight: Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy
- Featherweight: Pat Sabatini vs. Joanderson Brito
- Bantamweight: Cortavious Romious vs. Lee Chang-ho
- Heavyweight: Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Martin Buday
- Middleweight: Brad Tavares vs. Gerald Meerschaert
- Middleweight: Torrez Finney vs. Robert Valentin