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Anticipated UFC Bouts Scheduled for April: Countdown to Five Exciting Showdowns
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Josh Emmett vs Lerone Murphy Squared Off
When: Sunday, April 5
In the intriguing faceoff between fearsome featherweights, Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy, both veterans and elite warriors, clash in the gravitational main event of UFC APEX in Sin City, Las Vegas, in a fierce bid for supremacy.
Emmett, the most terrifying knockout artist at 145 pounds, has been battling it out in the UFC for nearly a decade and has notched up significant victories against legends such as Bryce Mitchell, Calvin Kattar, and heavyweight Michael Johnson. Returning after his bloody KO triumph over Mitchell in December 2023, Emmett is determined to snatch Murphy's recognition as his first loss.
Murphy, an undefeated up-and-comer, has systematically ascended through the ranks and crashed into the top 10 with victorious matches against experienced opponents Dan Ige and Edson Barboza in his recent showdowns. Now, Murphy seeks to take down the top dog, seizing this entertaining offensive skirmish.
Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes - A UFC 314 Spoiler
When: Sunday, April 13
Facing each other in the main event at UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Volkanovski, the greatest featherweight champion of all time, plans to bolster his legacy by defeating the promising young Lopes for the vacant title.
Having worn the championship belt once, Volkanovski is a shoo-in for a first-ballot Hall of Famer yet, at 36, he is convinced he isn't done and sets ambitious sights on regaining his reign over the 145-pound division. After succumbing to Ilia Topuria in February 2024, Volkanovski now has the opportunity to reclaim the title, as Topuria has vacated it and shifted attention to lightweight contention.
Rising sensation Lopes, an exhilarating phoenix, has been shaking up the division with a five-fight win streak, with prominent names like Brian Ortega, Dan Ige, and Sodiq Yusuff toppling beneath his conquest. With just two years in the UFC, Lopes has a chance at hand to defeat a legend and etch his dream of ruling the 145-pound division into reality.
An Exciting Co-Main Event - Chandler vs Pimblett Awaits
When: Sunday, April 13
UFC 314's co-headliner promises to be filled with thrilling pyrotechnics.
Chandler, a fearsome and amusing fighter, always delivers, whether he emerges victorious, defeated, or at a draw. Once a title contender at lightweight, Chandler strives to salvage his bearings following setbacks to former interim titleholder Dustin Poirier and veteran champion Charles Oliveira.
Engaging a vast fanbase, Pimblett has shown his destructive mettle, entering the Octagon victorious against every opponent presented. His six-bout winning streak in the UFC includes triumphs over former interim champion Tony Ferguson and stylish upstart King Green. This clash presents Pimblett's sternest test yet, particularly given its five-round duration, and a victory could propel him into the top 10.
A Fiery Clash - Rodriguez vs Pitbull
When: Sunday, April 13
Making its UFC debut, Pitbull, a former Bellator champion in both featherweight and lightweight divisions, takes on the unpredictable and dynamic Rodriguez, a previous interim featherweight champion.
For Pitbull, a Bellator all-time great and the three-time featherweight title holder, capturing the UFC title has become a priority. At 37, he wastes no time in leaping into deep waters to establish himself in the UFC.
A chaotic and unpredictable striker, Rodriguez boasts top-five status in the division. Known for his wins against iconic BJ Penn, former title challenger Brian Ortega, and Josh Emmett, Pitbull aims to use Rodriguez as a stepping stone to raise his influence.
A Clash of Titans - Hill vs Rowntree Jr
When: Sunday, April 27
Fighting for supremacy in the heavy-hitting, lightning-fast main event at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, ex-light heavyweight titans Hill and Rowntree stage their return to competition.
Both titans, known for their brutal striking power, seek a fresh start after experiencing defeats in their championship showdowns. Hill lost to then-champion Alex Pereira and ex-champion Jiri Prochazka, while Rowntree faced the same fate against Pereira.
For lovers of heavyweight brawls, this matchup assures a spectacle not to be missed.
- Josh Emmett, known as the most terrifying knockout artist at 145 pounds, has been competing in UFC for nearly a decade, with significant victories against sports stars like Bryce Mitchell, Calvin Kattar, and Michael Johnson.
- Alexander Volkanovski, the greatest featherweight champion of all time, plans to bolster his legacy by allowing a fight with the promising youngUFC contender Diego Lopes for the vacant title.
- In the co-headliner of UFC 314, Chandler, a dynamic and entertaining fighter, aims to salvage his standing following defeats to Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira through a clash with the up-and-coming Pimblett.
- Pitbull, a former Bellator champion in both featherweight and lightweight divisions, will almost always clash with an opponent in the UFC for the first time, starting with the unpredictable Rodriguez, a former interim featherweight champion known for his dynamic striking style.
