Josh Emmett, a stalwart in the MMA world, has consistently made his mark since turning professional in 2011. Known for his explosive power and tactical precision, Emmett has seven first-round finishes and seven wins by knockout to his name, alongside two impressive submission victories via guillotine and arm triangle.
UFC Career and Recent Performances
Emmett’s last pre-UFC win came in January 2016, with a TKO of UFC veteran Christos Giagos. Since then, he has had a compelling run in the UFC’s featherweight division, boasting a record of 8-3 in eleven fights.
Known for his resilience, Emmett has won six of his last eight fights. His most recent triumph came at UFC 296 in December 2023, where he knocked out Bryce Mitchell in the first round. This victory followed a five-round unanimous decision loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC on ABC in June 2023 and a submission loss to Yair Rodriguez via triangle choke at UFC 284 in February 2023.
Notable Victories and Wins
Before these battles, Emmett had secured a series of remarkable wins. In June 2022, he won a five-round split decision over Calvin Kattar at UFC on ESPN. This came after a unanimous decision victory over Dan Ige at UFC 269 in December 2021 and another unanimous decision win against Shane Burgos on UFC on ESPN in June 2020.
Emmett’s resilience was also on display in July 2019 at UFC Fight Night where he stopped Mirsad Bektic via strikes in the first round. Earlier in March 2019, he had knocked out Michael Johnson late in the third round on UFC on ESPN.
Setbacks and Comebacks
However, Emmett’s journey has not been without setbacks. He was knocked out by Jeremy Stephens in the second round at UFC on FOX in February 2018. He bounced back from this loss with an impressive knockout victory over Ricardo Lamas in the first round at UFC on FOX in December 2017.
Legacy and Impact
Josh Emmett’s MMA career is a testament to his resilience, power, and strategic acumen. With a blend of knockouts, submissions, and decision victories, he continues to be a formidable presence in the featherweight division.