Joshua James Emmett is an American MMA fighter who hails from Phoenix, Arizona, United States. He made his octagon debut in 2011 and has also competed for King of the Cage. He is currently ranked #8 in the UFC featherweight rankings as of April 2025.
Josh Emmett went pro in 2011, winning his debut despite breaking his hand. After multiple injuries and long layoffs, he joined WFC in 2013, racking up wins and claiming the lightweight title in 2014. In 2015, he won via arm-triangle choke, then returned in 2016 to defeat ex-UFC fighter Christos Giagos by TKO, earning the ISCF Pro California Lightweight Title.
Who did Josh Emmett Lose To?
In his professional MMA career, Josh Emmett has only been defeated four times. The fighters who were able to outclass Emmett in the octagon were Desmond Green, Jeremy Stephens, Yair Rodriguez, and Ilia Topuria.
Josh Emmett vs. Desmond Green
Josh Emmett’s first loss came at the hands of Desmond Green when they faced off at UFC 210 on April 8, 2017. The fight was a close one, with both fighters landing significant strikes. In the end, Green was awarded a split-decision victory.
Emmett came out strong in the first round, landing several hard punches and kicks. Green was able to weather the storm and start to find his range in the second round. He landed several good punches and elbows, and Emmett began to slow down.
The third round was the most evenly contested of the fight. In the end, the judges scored the fight 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 for Green.
Josh Emmett vs. Jeremy Stephens
Josh Emmett suffered his second professional setback at UFC on Fox 28 on February 24, 2018, where he faced Jeremy Stephens in a closely contested fight. Emmett showcased his explosive striking early on, landing heavy punches and kicks. However, Stephens showed his resilience and came back strong in the later rounds.
In the final moments of the second round, Stephens landed a devastating left hook that dropped Emmett, resulting in a TKO victory for Stephens.
Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett
Josh Emmett suffered his third loss against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 284 on February 12, 2023.
In the second round, Rodriguez connected with a flying knee and swiftly transitioned to a triangle choke, ultimately forcing Emmett to submit. This win was particularly significant for Rodriguez, who had been sidelined for more than a year due to injury. As a result, Rodriguez became the interim champion.
Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria
Josh Emmett's most recent loss was against the reigning UFC featherweight champion, Ilia "El Matador" Topuria. Topuria outclassed Emmett in the striking department and won the fight via a unanimous decision after five rounds of fighting.
This bout took place at UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria in June 2023.
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