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UFC Austin Results: Josh Emmett defeats Calvin Kattar (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Austin event is headlined by a key featherweight contest featuring Calvin Kattar taking on Josh Emmett. Kattar (23-5 MMA) is coming off a win against Giga Chikadze (14-3 MMA) in January of this year. Prior to that victory, ‘The Boston Finisher’ had suffered a unanimous decision loss to Max Holloway.
UFC Austin: 'Kattar vs. Emmett' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2022
The Octagon returns to Texas for tonight’s UFC Austin event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Calvin Kattar vs. Josh Emmett. Kattar (23-5 MMA) is coming off a win against Giga Chikadze (14-3 MMA) in January of this year. Prior to that victory, ‘The Boston Finisher’ had suffered a unanimous decision loss to Max Holloway.
Pro fighters make their picks for Calvin Kattar vs. Josh Emmett
Cole Shelton - June 16, 2022
In the main event of UFC Austin, top-10 featherweights are set to headline the card as Calvin Kattar takes on Josh Emmett. Heading into the fight, Kattar is a massive -260 favorite on FanDuel while Emmett is a +196 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros expect this one to be a very fun and entertaining fight but the majority believe Kattar will get his hand raised as he is the better striker.
Josh Emmett brought in Shane Burgos to prepare for Calvin Kattar, believes he will find the finish to earn a title shot: "I possess a different type of power"
Cole Shelton - June 14, 2022
Josh Emmett will be headlining a UFC card once again. Emmett, who has not headlined an event since his stoppage loss to Jeremy Stephens in 2018, is set to face Calvin Kattar in the main event of UFC Austin. It’s a very fun fight on paper and for Emmett, when he got the fight offer, he was immediately excited for the matchup.
Darren Till vs. Jack Hermansson added to UFC London, Josh Emmett vs. Calvin Kattar to headline UFC Austin
Chris Taylor - April 30, 2022
Two exciting matchups were announced on Saturday afternoon, including Darren Till taking on Jack Hermansson at UFC London. The ‘Till vs. Hermansson’ announcement was first reported by MMANytt.se on Twitter.
Dan Ige expecting a 'Gaethe-Chandler type of war' against Josh Emmett at UFC 269: 'It will be an insane fight for the fans'
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2021
Dan Ige knows his UFC 269 fight against Josh Emmett has all the makings to be the Fight of the Night and one of the best fights of the year. After Ige dropped a decision to Korean Zombie back in June, he wasn’t sure what would be next for him. He thought he would have to fight someone ranked below him, yet when he got the fight offer to face Emmett it was an immediate yes.
Josh Emmett preparing for a '15-minute war' against Dan Ige at UFC 269 but hopes for a KO win to cement himself as a title contender
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2021
Josh Emmett is excited to finally get back into the Octagon. Emmett tore his ACL in the opening seconds of his June 2020 win over Shane Burgos. Since then he has been rehabbing and had other setbacks. During that time, Emmett admits he didn’t know how he would be when he was able to return.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 61 with Josh Emmett, Dan Ige, Phil Daru, Eryk Anders, and Randy Costa
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2021
The 61st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 269. We’re first by the seventh-ranked UFC featherweight, Josh Emmett (2:44). Next, ninth-ranked featherweight, Dan Ige (16:43) joins the show. Dustin Poirier’s strength and conditioning coach, Phil Daru (35:44) comes on. UFC middleweight, Eryk Anders (51:46) then joins the program. Closing out the show is UFC bantamweight, Randy Costa (1:02:53).
BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 130 // Colby Covington | Josh Emmett
Jason Kindschy - June 30, 2020
Colby Covington returns to the show with yet another cannot-miss conversation. Following his departure from American Top Team, Colby Covington Inc. was born and so begins another chapter of the former interim champions career. Colby gives us the details on what led to him parting ways with ATT and how his exit reignited bad blood with former teammates like Dustin Porier. Confident that we have yet to see the best of his abilities displayed in competition, Covington is digging his heels into the Miami sand and explains why there are only a few sensible options for his return to action. One of which of course being a showdown against his friend-turned-enemy Jorge Masvidal. Colby gives us his take on Masvidal’s soured negotiations with the UFC, and explains why he believes the BMF belt is just a participation trophy. Of course, Colby’s primary focus is capturing the UFC welterweight title in a rematch with Kamaru Usman, but if that doesn’t come to fruition, we might see Covington throw down with WWE’s Drew McIntyre in an unsanctioned street fight. All that and more from Colby “Chaos” Covington. Josh Emmett joins us to recap his sensational win over a very game opponent in Shane Burgos. Emmet predicted that he would finish Burgos prior to fight night, but a devastating leg injury forced Josh to pick Burgos apart in what many fans considered a fight of the year candidate. With a potentially lengthy recovery ahead of him, Josh Emmett has a tough decision to make. Avoid surgery and attempt to come back with no ACL, or opt for surgery and be sidelined for a significant time period while he’s on the cusp of a crack at featherweight gold. One thing is for certain, Josh believes that he is the worst possible matchup for current champ Alexander Volkanovski, and that the similarities in their respective styles makes for a true barn burner.
Josh Emmett discusses fighting with injured leg: "I can’t even describe the pain"
Tom Taylor - June 24, 2020
Josh Emmett picked up a big unanimous decision win over Shane Burgos in the co-main event of UFC on ESPN 11 last weekend, but it came at a cost. Emmett sustained a litany of serious injuries in the fight, including a severe leg injury in the early moments of the opening round.
UFC on ESPN 11 medical suspensions: Josh Emmett facing long absence
Tom Taylor - June 23, 2020
The medical suspensions for last Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 11 card have been released, and as expected, co-main event star Josh Emmett is facing a long sit. Emmett battled Shane Burgos in the UFC on ESPN 11 co-main event. While he ended up winning a unanimous decision, Burgos didn’t make it easy on him. Emmett wound up leaving the Octagon with a litany of serious injuries. Those injuries could keep him out of the cage for 180 days.
Josh Emmett issues statement on injuries sustained in war with Shane Burgos
Tom Taylor - June 23, 2020
Josh Emmett picked up an important victory and a $50,000 bonus check at UFC on ESPN 11 last Saturday, but it came at a cost. Emmett met fellow top-10 featherweight contender Shane Burgos in the card’s co-main event. The pair battled tooth and nail for three wild rounds, with Emmett ultimately capturing a unanimous decision victory. Both men earned bonuses for the fight, which instantly stood out as a 2020 Fight of the Year contender.
Pros react after Josh Emmett defeats Shane Brugos in thrilling war at UFC on ESPN 11
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2020
A key featherweight bout between Josh Emmett and Shane Burgos served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC on ESPN 11 event in Las Vegas. Emmett (15-2 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest on a two-fight win streak, this after scoring stoppage victories over Michael Johnson and Mirsad Bektic in his most recent Octagon appearances.
UFC on ESPN 11 Results: Josh Emmett defeats Shane Burgos (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2020
A key featherweight bout between Josh Emmett and Shane Burgos serves as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC on ESPN 11 event in Las Vegas. Emmett (15-2 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a two-fight win streak, this after scoring stoppage victories over Michael Johnson and Mirsad Bektic in his most recent Octagon appearances.
Josh Emmett plans "on making a statement" with KO win over Shane Burgos
Cole Shelton - June 16, 2020
Josh Emmett knows all he needs to do is land one punch to end the fight and it’s no different ahead of his co-main event scrap against Shane Burgos. Emmett will be making the walk for the first time since UFC Sacramento last July where he scored a first-round TKO win over Mirsad Bektic. Since the fight, Emmett was looking to return a lot sooner. But, he couldn’t get a fight booked and was then planning on testing free agency before inking a new deal.
Josh Emmett vs. Shane Burgos among new fights targeted for June UFC events
Adam Martin - May 20, 2020
A featherweight bout between Josh Emmett and Shane Burgos is among the new matchups the UFC is hoping to book for June fight cards. With the UFC schedule ramping back up, the matchmakers have been busy trying to get contracts signed for the promotion’s upcoming events in late May and in June. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported on Wednesday that a number of fights are in the works for the events in June, and Emmett vs. Burgos is arguably the best of the bunch.
EXCLUSIVE | Josh Emmett tired of getting 'stiffed' on post-fight bonuses
Tom Taylor - April 10, 2019
At UFC Philadelphia, Josh Emmett delivered an undeniable Knockout of the Year contender, flattening Michael Johnson in the third round of their featherweight contest. Surprisingly, however, his jaw-dropping knockout victory didn’t earn him a post-fight bonus. Like many fans, he’s still scratching his head about that.
The biggest winners from UFC Philadelphia
Mike Straus - March 31, 2019
From the opening bell on the early prelims to the climactic knock out in the main event, UFC Philadelphia was a vastly entertaining card. Philadelphia is notoriously tough as a sports town. It is also one of the most endearing fan bases in all of sports. That being said, there were moments when the fans showed their frustrations during the 13 fight event, however, those moments were few and far between.