Josh Emmett
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Josh Emmett holds a professional MMA record of 19-7-0. Josh 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, Josh Emmett lands 3.67 significant strikes per minute with 35% 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
- 1985-03-04
- Age
- 41
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2009Competitor · NAIA · 157 lb
- 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
- Amateur MMA 2-0 · Record
- 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, US
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 ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (204 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Josh Emmett sits in the top 25.
- #1 Most knockdowns, Featherweight12
- #2 Most knockdowns in a round, Featherweight4
- #3 Most knockdowns in a fight, Featherweight4
- #5 Most performance bonuses, Featherweight8
- #6 Most knockdowns in a round4
- #10 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Featherweight1.1
- #13 Longest fights, Featherweight25:00
- #14 Most knockouts, Featherweight4
- #1 Most knockdowns, Featherweight12
- #2 Most knockdowns in a round, Featherweight4
- #3 Most knockdowns in a fight, Featherweight4
- #4 Most knockdowns in a round4
- #5 Most performance bonuses, Featherweight8
- #8 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Featherweight1.1
- #11 Most knockdowns in a fight4
- #12 Most knockouts, Featherweight4
Bonus résumé
Josh Emmett has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.
- ★ POTNvs Bryce Mitchell · UFC 296: Edwards vs CovingtonDec 16, 2023
- ★ FOTNvs Ilia Topuria · UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs TopuriaJun 24, 2023
- ★ FOTNvs Calvin Kattar · UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs EmmettJun 18, 2022
- ★ FOTNvs Shane Burgos · UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs VolkovJun 20, 2020
- ★ POTNvs Mirsad Bektic · UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs LaddJul 13, 2019
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Josh Emmett earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos· Mar 14, 2026· Featherweight· 19-7 vs 18-1TKOR1 · 3:33
- LOSSUFCUFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Featherweight· 19-6 vs 18-5-1SUBR1 · 1:38
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy· Apr 5, 2025· Featherweight· 19-5 vs 16-0-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 296: Edwards vs Covington· Dec 16, 2023· Featherweight· 19-4 vs 16-2POTNTKOR1 · 1:57
- LOSSvs Ilia TopuriaUFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Topuria· Jun 24, 2023· Featherweight· 18-4 vs 14-0FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski· Feb 12, 2023· Interim Featherweight· 18-3 vs 19-3SUBR2 · 4:19
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Emmett· Jun 18, 2022· Featherweight· 18-2 vs 23-6FOTNSDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Dan IgeUFCUFC 269: Oliveira vs Poirier· Dec 11, 2021· Featherweight· 17-2 vs 15-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Shane BurgosUFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Volkov· Jun 20, 2020· Featherweight· 16-2 vs 13-2FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs Ladd· Jul 13, 2019· Featherweight· 15-2 vs 13-2POTNTKOR1 · 4:25
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Gaethje· Mar 30, 2019· Featherweight· 14-2 vs 19-14TKOR3 · 4:14
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Stephens· Feb 24, 2018· Featherweight· 13-2 vs 28-14TKOR2 · 1:35
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos· Dec 16, 2017· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 18-6TKOR1 · 4:33
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs Till· Oct 21, 2017· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 18-9-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2· Apr 8, 2017· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 20-5SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: VanZant vs Waterson· Dec 17, 2016· Lightweight· 11-0 vs 9-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jon TuckUFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· May 8, 2016· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 9-3SDR3 · 5:00
- WINWest Coast FC 16· Jan 23, 2016· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 11-5TKOR3 · 2:21
- WINvs Rocky JohnsonKOTC: Total Elimination· Oct 3, 2015· Catchweight· 8-0 vs 21-16SUBR1 · 2:45
- WINvs Brandon RicettiWest Coast FC 12· Nov 15, 2014· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 7-1DEC
- WINvs Tony RiosWest Coast FC 11· Sep 13, 2014· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 2-3UD
- WINvs Tremaine SmithWest Coast FC 9· Apr 26, 2014· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 4-12TKOR1 · 2:28
- WINvs Adin DuenasWest Coast FC 8· Feb 15, 2014· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 1-1UD
- WINvs Noah SchnableWest Coast FC 7· Nov 16, 2013· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 4-12-1TKOR1 · 0:45
- WINvs Mike RyanWest Coast FC 6· Aug 3, 2013· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 1-6SUBR1 · 1:52
- WINvs Emilio GonzalesCapitol Fighting Championships· Oct 8, 2011· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-4UD
- WINvs Tito MendozaTitans Cage· Jul 30, 2011· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-1UD
- WINvs Victor JonesBorn To Fight 16· May 15, 2011· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR2 · 1:16
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
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1737▼11
- Peak
- 1848Jun 21, 2020
- Rated fights
- 26
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 United States.