Featherweight#11 RankedACTIVE
Josh Emmett
19-5
Age
40
Height
5'6"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
13:44
Gym
Team Alpha Male (Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness)
UFC Record
10-6(16 bouts)
Wins By
4 KO 0 Sub 6 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 2 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R3 6R5 1
Last 5
WWWWW
Finish Rate
47%
Bonuses
5
Style
Freestyle
Location
Phoenix, United States
Next Fight2026-03-14
KV
vs Kevin Vallejos
Opponent Last Bout
W - Giga ChikadzeKO/TKOR2 1:29· Spinning Back Fist Head
Fight History
WIN
JT
vs Jon Tuck
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
CK
vs Calvin Kattar
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
SB
vs Shane Burgos
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Mirsad Bektic
UFC Fight Night: De Randamie vs. Ladd· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:25
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:25
WIN
MJ
vs Michael Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 4:14
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 4:14
LOSS
JS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R2 1:35
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R2 1:35
WIN
RL
vs Ricardo Lamas
UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:33
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:33
WIN
FA
vs Felipe Arantes
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
LM
vs Lerone Murphy
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
IT
vs Ilia Topuria
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
BM
vs Bryce Mitchell
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington· 2023-12-16
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:57
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:57
LOSS
YR
vs Yair Rodriguez
UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski· 2023-02-11
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R2 4:19
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 4:19
WIN
DI
vs Dan Ige
UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier· 2021-12-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DG
vs Desmond Green
UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2· 2017-04-08
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
SH
vs Scott Holtzman
UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
YZ
vs Youssef Zalal
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Submission
Armbar From Back Control
R1 1:38
+360DOG
SubmissionArmbar From Back Control·R1 1:38·+360
LOSS
KV
vs Kevin Vallejos
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 3:33
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:33
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.8/min
Grappling
1.09 TD
Defense
60%
⚖️Josh adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
25 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+79% vs div avg
80%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
72%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
40%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Uppercuts
36%
Overhands
36%
Counters
36%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (80%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (152%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 264% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#13
75% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
25% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (3x, 75% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (60%) and Strikes/Min (3.8).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (3/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (60%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (144% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
Division Rank#44 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#7 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
32% acc84%
Clinch
43% acc6%
Ground
57% acc10%
Striking Differential-0.71/min
3.75 landed/min4.46 absorbed/min
3.75
Landed/Min
4.46
Absorbed/Min
0.87
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed772
Sig. Strikes Attempted2155
Key Insights
Josh is a distance-first striker, with 84% of output at range.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 32% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 6.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
Division Rank#24 of 45
0%100%
TD Defense
47%
Average
Division Rank#42 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
23%
Landed
9
Defended
31
Total
40
1.09
TD / 15min
0.07
Sub / 15min
9
TD Landed
40
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
15
Landed
40
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
TD defense at 47% could be a vulnerability.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
772
0.98
Ratio
Absorbed
791
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
12/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
24.3
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
92%
R3 vs R1 Output
144%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.98x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (24.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 144% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 16 fights
R1 Control
0:26
R2 Control
0:26
R3 Control
0:24
R1 to Final
+65%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+0.4pp
Body
+3.5pp
Leg
-3.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-15.6pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 3 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
17.9
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
15.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
84%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#32
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#30
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#44
of 45
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#7
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#6
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#25
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#36
of 45
📉 Below Average
Damage Ratio
#37
of 45
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3056
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 4
25% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights