Lerone Murphy is a -334 favorite over Josh Emmett (+250) in this featherweight main event scheduled for April 5 at the Apex in Las Vegas.
Murphy is a surging star at 145 pounds. The Brit fights with incredible pace, and a win over Emmett represents a chance to get closer to the top five. Meanwhile, Emmett is now 40 years old and nearing the end of his career. Still, he's one of the UFC's all-time hardest pound-for-pound punchers, making him a permanent KO threat.
The Murphy vs Emmett odds have the youngster as the deserving favorite. Let's see how it will all play out at this upcoming UFC Fight Night event.
Murphy vs Emmett Betting Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Lerone Murphy | -334 |
| Josh Emmett | +250 |
Odds as of March 31
How to Bet Emmett
Emmett’s knockout power is still one of the scariest weapons in the featherweight division. Even at 40, he’s proven he can end a fight at any moment. He’s a veteran with a 10-4 UFC record, including brutal knockouts over guys like Ricardo Lamas and Michael Johnson. That power, combined with his toughness, makes him a live dog against anyone. Even when he tore his knee against Shane Burgos, he fought through it and secured the win.
To beat Murphy, Emmett needs to close the distance and take away Murphy’s reach advantage. His wrestling background could be huge here, especially if he mixes takedown attempts with heavy overhand rights to keep Murphy guessing. If Emmett can drag Murphy into a high-pressure, gritty fight and land a bomb, it could be lights out.
You can bet Emmett as an underdog, though I'd go with him to win by KO as a value prop. Dan Ige dropped Murphy last time out.
How to Bet Murphy
Murphy is undefeated for a reason. His 7-0-1 UFC record shows he’s not only talented but also smart in how he approaches every fight. Murphy’s technical striking and strategic approach are a nightmare for aggressive fighters. His unanimous decision win over Ige at UFC 308 was a perfect example of him controlling the pace, keeping distance, and landing clean counters without taking much damage (after Round 1).
Murphy’s best path to victory is sticking to his strengths: using his reach, managing distance, and chipping away with precise strikes. Against Emmett’s wild power, Murphy’s sharp jab and movement should keep him safe while piling up points. If he avoids getting dragged into Emmett’s type of brawl, he’s got a clear path to either a decision win or even a late stoppage if Emmett starts to fade.
Murphy vs Emmett Pick: UFC Fight Night
Emmett’s knockout power always makes him dangerous, but Murphy’s undefeated record, polished striking, and ability to execute game plans make him the safer bet. Murphy’s skillset is built around frustrating aggressive fighters and racking up points from range, and Emmett’s brawling style plays right into that. Betting on Murphy by decision feels like the smartest play here.
