A high-profile featherweight pairing is set to headline a UFC event in three months. According to multiple reports, number five-ranked Josh Emmett will face the undefeated Ilia Topuria on June 17th.
BREAKING: Per sources, Ilia Topuria will fight Josh Emmett in MAIN EVENT on 17 june.
EXCLUSIVA: Según fuentes, Ilia Topuria peleará contra Josh Emmett como combate estelar el 17 de junio. Primer main event para Ilia a cinco rounds. #UFC #IliaTopuria #KOlmenero pic.twitter.com/hhb2evM0O4— KOlmenero (@KOlmeneroMMA) March 29, 2023The 38-year-old Emmett (18-3) is fresh off a submission loss to current interim 145-pound champion Yair Rodriguez at UFC 284 in February.