Josh Emmett

"CC0"

19-7-0★ 5bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-0

Last fight: Loss vs Kevin Vallejos · TKO · Mar 14, 2026

19-7-0 · 9 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Kevin VallejosTKO · R1 3:33

UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos·March 14, 2026

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Josh Emmett holds a professional MMA record of 19-7-0. Emmett has won 19 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Emmett lands 3.67 significant strikes per minute with 36% accuracy and averages 1.07 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 14, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Mar 4, 1985
Age: 41
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Kevin Vallejos
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos· Mar 14, 2026· Featherweight· 19-7 vs 18-1
TKO
R1 · 3:33
LOSS
vs Youssef Zalal
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Featherweight· 19-6 vs 18-5-1
SUB
R1 · 1:38
LOSS
vs Lerone Murphy
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy· Apr 5, 2025· Featherweight· 19-5 vs 16-0-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bryce Mitchell
UFC 296: Edwards vs Covington· Dec 16, 2023· Featherweight· 19-4 vs 16-2
TKO
R1 · 1:57
POTN
LOSS
vs Ilia Topuria
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Topuria· Jun 24, 2023· Featherweight· 18-4 vs 14-0
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Yair RodriguezTitle bout
UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski· Feb 12, 2023· Interim Featherweight· 18-3 vs 19-3
SUB
R2 · 4:19
WIN
vs Calvin Kattar
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Emmett· Jun 18, 2022· Featherweight· 18-2 vs 23-6
SD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Dan Ige
UFC 269: Oliveira vs Poirier· Dec 11, 2021· Featherweight· 17-2 vs 15-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Shane Burgos
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Volkov· Jun 20, 2020· Featherweight· 16-2 vs 13-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Mirsad Bektic
UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs Ladd· Jul 13, 2019· Featherweight· 15-2 vs 13-2
TKO
R1 · 4:25
POTN
WIN
vs Michael Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Gaethje· Mar 30, 2019· Featherweight· 14-2 vs 19-14
TKO
R3 · 4:14
LOSS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Stephens· Feb 24, 2018· Featherweight· 13-2 vs 28-14
TKO
R2 · 1:35
WIN
vs Ricardo Lamas
UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos· Dec 16, 2017· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 18-6
TKO
R1 · 4:33
WIN
vs Felipe Arantes
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs Till· Oct 21, 2017· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 18-9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Desmond Green
UFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2· Apr 8, 2017· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 20-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Scott Holtzman
UFC Fight Night: VanZant vs Waterson· Dec 17, 2016· Lightweight· 11-0 vs 9-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jon Tuck
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· May 8, 2016· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 9-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Christos Giagos×1Title bout · Title win #1
West Coast FC 16· Jan 23, 2016· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 11-5
TKO
R3 · 2:21
WIN
vs Rocky Johnson
KOTC: Total Elimination· Oct 3, 2015· Catchweight· 8-0 vs 21-16
SUB
R1 · 2:45
WIN
vs Brandon Ricetti
West Coast FC 12· Nov 15, 2014· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 7-1
DEC
WIN
vs Tony Rios
West Coast FC 11· Sep 13, 2014· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 2-3
UD
WIN
vs Tremaine Smith
West Coast FC 9· Apr 26, 2014· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 4-12
TKO
R1 · 2:28
WIN
vs Adin Duenas
West Coast FC 8· Feb 15, 2014· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 1-1
UD
WIN
vs Noah Schnable
West Coast FC 7· Nov 16, 2013· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 4-12-1
TKO
R1 · 0:45
WIN
vs Mike Ryan
West Coast FC 6· Aug 3, 2013· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 1-6
SUB
R1 · 1:52
WIN
vs Emilio Gonzales
Capitol Fighting Championships· Oct 8, 2011· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-4
UD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFreestyle WrestlingBJJ

20055th Place · CCCAA State Championships
Lightweight Championship · West Coast Fighting Championship
Pro California Lightweight Championship · ISCF
Champion · IBJJF Nogi Worlds · Blue belt
Purple belt · BJJ
Menlo College · Wrestling · 2007-2010
Sacramento City College · Wrestling · 2003-2006
El Camino Fundamental High School · Wrestling
Started in Folkstyle Wrestling

Camp

Team Alpha Male · Sacramento, United States

Coaches

Urijah Faber · Head coach
Danny Castillo · Head coach
Chris Holdsworth · Grappling coach
Martin Kampmann · Striking coach
Duane Ludwig · Striking coach

Training partners

T.J. Dillashaw

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

One-Shot Power

97 · top 6% in division

Punch power97

Kick power88

Punch speed97

Kick speed90

Accuracy88

Takedowns73

Ground striking81

Submissions60

Chin94

Body strength90

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 19-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.67per min

36% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.52per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.07per 15 min

37% success

Takedowns stuffed44%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 10-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.67per min

36% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.52per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.07per 15 min

37% success

Takedowns stuffed44%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Josh Emmett sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Josh Emmett has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3★ Performance of the Night ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Josh Emmett earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Josh Emmett's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #3 Featherweight
First ranked: Dec 18, 2017
Times ranked: 341

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1739▼12
Peak: 1851Jun 21, 2020
Rated fights: 26

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Frequently asked questions

When does Josh Emmett fight next?

Josh Emmett has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Josh Emmett's record?

Josh Emmett's professional MMA record is 19-7-0.

Who is Josh Emmett fighting next?

Josh Emmett's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Josh Emmett fight last?

Josh Emmett most recently fought Kevin Vallejos at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos on Saturday, March 14, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Josh Emmett fight in?

Josh Emmett fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Josh Emmett have?

Josh Emmett has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Josh Emmett won?

Josh Emmett has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Josh Emmett?

Josh Emmett is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Josh Emmett weigh?

Josh Emmett weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Josh Emmett's reach?

Josh Emmett has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Josh Emmett?

Josh Emmett is 41 years old (born Mar 4, 1985).

Where is Josh Emmett from?

Josh Emmett is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY