Ilia Topuria vs Josh Emmett card: All UFC Fight Night bouts this weekend
Ilia Topuria and Josh Emmett will face off in this weekend’s UFC Fight Night Main Event in what should be an entertaining clash of featherweight contenders.
Emmett, 38, goes into the fight with a disheartening loss after being submitted by Yair Rodriguez in February with the interim title at stake. However, the American was on an encouraging winning streak prior to that defeat and will feel he can move back into title contention if he pulls off an impressive win on Saturday.
That would be easier said than done, however, as Topuria is not only undefeated as a pro, but has also won 12 of his 13 fights by stoppage. In his last appearance, the 26-year-old Georgian stunned Bryce Mitchell by subduing the submission specialist in December.
An undisputed champion will be crowned in July when Rodriguez challenges official champion Alexander Volkanovski, and the winner of Saturday’s Main Event could even emerge as the next contender for gold.
Here you will find everything you need to know.
When is it?
The event will take place on Saturday 24 June.
Prelims begin at 4:30pm BST (8:30am PT, 10:30am CT, 11:30am ET). The main map is then scheduled to follow at 8pm BST (12pm PT, 2pm CT, 3pm ET).
how can i see it
The card will be broadcast live on BT Sport in the UK, with the broadcaster’s app and website also streaming the fights.
In the US, ESPN+ will stream the action live, as will the UFC’s Fight Pass.
opportunities
Topuria—5/2
Emmett – 30/100
Full map (subject to change)
Up and coming featherweight contender, Ilia Topuria
(Getty Images)
main card
Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria (Featherweight)
Amanda Ribas vs. Maycee Barber (Women’s Flyweight)
Austen Lane vs. Justin Tafa (Heavyweight)
David Onama vs. Gabriel Santos (Featherweight)
Brendan Allen vs. Bruno Silva (middleweight)
front matter
Neil Magny vs. Phil Rowe (welterweight)
Randy Brown vs Wellington Turman (welterweight)
Mateusz Rebecki vs. Loik Radzhabov (Lightweight)
Tabatha Ricci vs. Gillian Robertson (Women’s Strawweight)
Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Joshua Van (Flyweight)
Trevor Peek vs. Victor Martinez (Lightweight)
Jamall Emmers vs. Jack Jenkins (Featherweight)
Tatsuro Taira vs. Kleydson Rodrigues (Flyweight)
Cody Brundage vs. Sedriques Dumas (middleweight)
