By FCF Staff

After going through 2024 without competing, it’s being reported that Josh Emmett will return to the Octagon to face Leron Murphy.

Emmett (19-4) hasn’t fought since December, 2023, when he brutally knocked out Bryce Mitchell. Prior to that, the now 39-year-old featherweight lost via unanimous decision to now current featherweight champ, Ilia Topuria.

According to a report from MMA Fighting, sources have confirmed that Emmett will fight Murphy in the headliner of an April 5th, UFC Vegas Fight Night card.

Murphy (15-0), meanwhile, fought twice in 2024 and recorded decision wins over Edson Barboza and Dan Ige. The 33-year-old, rising contender has won all 8 of his UFC bouts to date.

Currently, Emmett is ranked #8 in the UFC’s featherweight division and Murphy is ranked #11.