Josh Emmett
UFC 2015–present · rated in 5 editions · peak overall 83.0
Scouting report
Josh Emmett is known for one-punch knockout power at featherweight. Hailing from Sacramento, California, the former collegiate wrestler knocked out Bryce Mitchell and Michael Johnson en route to an Interim UFC Featherweight Championship bout. His power is reflected in an 87 Boxing rating.
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Emmett moved to featherweight in late 2017, scoring a one-punch knockout of former title challenger Ricardo Lamas at UFC on Fox 26 in Winnipeg after beating Jon Tuck and Felipe Arantes. His wrestling base and knockout power are reflected in an 86 Boxing and 84 Wrestling score.
After a controversial knockout loss to Jeremy Stephens in 2018 in which Emmett suffered facial fractures, he returned with stoppage wins over Michael Johnson in Philadelphia and Mirsad Bektic in Sacramento in 2019. His right hand and takedown defense anchor his 88 Boxing and 84 Durability ratings.
In June 2020 at UFC on ESPN 11 in Las Vegas, Emmett beat Shane Burgos by decision despite suffering a complete ACL tear early in the fight, then outpointed Dan Ige in late 2021. His right hand and wrestling defense support his 88 Boxing and 84 Wrestling ratings.
Emmett beat Calvin Kattar in 2022 to earn an interim title bout against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 284 in Perth. In December 2023 at UFC 296 in Las Vegas, he knocked out Bryce Mitchell in round one with an overhand right. His power anchors his 90 Boxing and 84 Wrestling score.
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