Who did Josh Emmett Lose to?

Joshua James Emmett is an American MMA fighter who competes in the UFC's featherweight division. He made his octagon debut in 2011 and has also competed for King of the Cage. He is currently ranked #5 in the UFC featherweight rankings.

Who did Josh Emmett Lose To?

In his professional MMA career, Josh Emmett has only been defeated thrice. The fighters who were able to outclass Emmett in the octagon were Desmond Green, Jeremy Stephens, and Yair Rodriguez.

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. Both fighters landed good shots, and neither was able to get a clear advantage. In the end, the judges scored the fight 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 for Green.

Josh Emmett vs. Jeremy Stephens

In a highly anticipated bout at UFC on Fox 28 on February 24, 2018, Josh Emmett 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 most recent loss against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 284 on February 12, 2023.

The fight was a closely contested battle, with both fighters landing significant strikes. Emmett utilized hard leg kicks, while Rodriguez capitalized on his speed and varied striking techniques to keep Emmett off balance.

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.

Last Updated On June 23, 2023