JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ilia Topuria thinks a victory over Josh Emmett in Saturday’s UFC on ABC 5 will serve as his launching point for a featherweight title shot. Topuria (13-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) competes in his first octagon headliner when he meets Emmett (18-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) in a key matchup for the 145-pound division, which takes place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena and airs on ABC following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.
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