Emmett vs. Topuria

Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria was shifted from the prior week to headline this Jacksonville card, giving Topuria a major platform in the Featherweight title mix, a shot he would earn against Alexander Volkanovski after this fight. It also marked the UFC’s return to Jacksonville for the first time since UFC 273 in 2022, which helped the event feel more significant than a standard Fight Night. Future Flyweight Champion Joshua Van made his UFC debut on short notice against Zhalgas Zhumagulov on the prelims.