Featherweight

Josh

Emmett

L KO
Emmett
VS
OPPONENT
Kevin Vallejos
KO/TKO Punches
March 14, 2026
L SUB
Emmett
VS
OPPONENT
Youssef Zalal
SUB Armbar
October 04, 2025
L UD
Emmett
VS
OPPONENT
Lerone Murphy
U-DEC
April 05, 2025
W KO
Emmett
VS
OPPONENT
Bryce Mitchell
KO/TKO Punch
December 16, 2023
L UD
Emmett
VS
OPPONENT
Ilia Topuria
U-DEC
June 24, 2023
19
WINS
7
LOSSES
0
DRAWS
AGE
41
HEIGHT
168 cm
WEIGHT
65.8 kg
REACH
178 cm
LEG REACH
39.5 cm
COUNTRY
United States

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC 320(10/4/25) Emmett was submitted by Youssef Zalal via armbar at 1:38 of the first round
• UFC on ESPN(4/5/25) Emmett lost a five round unanimous decision to Lerone Murphy
• UFC 296(12/16/23) Emmett knocked out Bryce Mitchell at 1:57 of the first round
• UFC on ABC(6/24/23) Emmett lost a five round unanimous decision to Ilia Topuria
• UFC 284(2/11/23) Emmett was submitted by Yair Rodriguez via triangle choke at 4:19 of the second round in a fight for the interim UFC featherweight title
• UFC on ESPN(6/18/22) Emmett won a five-round split decision over Calvin Kattar
• UFC 269(12/11/21) Emmett won a three round unanimous decision over Dan Ige
• UFC on ESPN(6/20/20) Emmett won a three round unanimous decision over Shane Burgos
• UFC Fight Night(7/13/19) Emmett stopped Mirsad Bektic via strikes at 4:25 of the first round
• UFC on ESPN(3/30/19) Emmett knocked out Michael Johnson at 4:14 of the third round
• UFC on FOX(2/24/18) Emmett was knocked out by Jeremy Stephens at 1:35 of the second round
• UFC on FOX(12/16/17) Emmett knocked out Ricardo Lamas at 4:33 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(10/21/17) Emmett won a three round unanimous decision over Felipe Arantes
• UFC 210(4/8/17) Emmett lost a three round split decision to Desmond Green
• UFC on FOX(12/17/16) Emmett won a three round unanimous decision over Scott Holtzman
• UFC Fight Night(5/8/16) Emmett won a three round split decision over Jon Tuck

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2011, made UFC Debut in 2016
Seven first round finishes
Seven wins by KO, two by submission (guillotine, arm triangle)
Last pre-UFC win was January 2016 TKO of UFC vet Christos Giagos
13 UFC fights at featherweight (8-5)
Has won six of his last 10

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
Q: What ranks and titles have you held?
ANSWER: West Coast Fighting Championship Lightweight Champion and ISCF Lightweight Champion- Currently ranked 6th in California at lightweight at Tapology.comDo you have any heroes?My heroes are my support system. Without them, fighting wouldn't be possible. Growing up, my mother raised me and my older brother by herself, working multiple jobs to provide everything. She isn't the biggest fan of fighting but still loves and supports me unconditionally. My best friend Johnny Perez and his wife Felicitas have been extremely impactful in my life. Their friendship, selflessness, mentorship and unconditional support have allowed me to pursue this dream. They are married and have a newborn child, and they both work full-time. With that being said, they have opened their home, along with their hearts, to me and my wife Vanessa, allowing me to pursue this dream. I cannot express how thankful I am to them both for what they have done for me and my wife. My in-laws Vickie and Paul Strother have had a really big impact on my life. They have opened their home and hearts for me and they have supported me in so many ways. My biggest hero is my wife Vanessa. She has supported me through thick and thin. Fighting on the regional circuit isn't a great way to support a family, and the lifestyle isn't conducive to a glamorous lifestyle. We survive on love, and if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be here
Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
ANSWER: I'm extremely grateful. This is a dream come true.  All the sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears, the two broken hands, etc. have all been worth it. I just can't wait to take advantage of this opportunity
Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
ANSWER: I went to Menlo College - BA in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Psychology
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER: I worked in a group home and was a crossfit instructorSpecific accomplishments in amateur competition?2-0 recordRanks  in any martial arts styles:NAIA wrestler and purple belt in jiu-jitsu - won worlds, no gi at blue belt
Q: Favorite grappling technique:
ANSWER: RNCFavorite Striking technique:Jab

STRIKING ANALYSIS

STRIKING ACCURACY35%
STRIKING DEFENSE59%
LANDED/MIN
3.67
STRIKES PER MINUTE
ABSORBED/MIN
4.52
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTE

GRAPPLING & WRESTLING

TAKEDOWN ACCURACY36%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE43%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
1.07
15 MIN AVERAGE
SUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.1
15 MIN AVERAGE

GENERAL ANALYSIS

UFC RECORD
10 W - 7 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-3 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)4
Submission0
Decision6
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)2
Submission2
Decision3
FIGHTING STYLE Freestyle
STANCE Orthodox
UFC DEBUT May. 8, 2016