Josh Emmett: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

38%

642 landed · 1,697 attempted

Takedown accuracy

38%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-06-24 to 2026-03-14

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

4 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Kevin Vallejos
Mar 14, 2026
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 3:33
Youssef Zalal
Oct 4, 2025
Loss
Submission · Round 1 · 1:38
Lerone Murphy
Apr 5, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Bryce Mitchell
Dec 16, 2023
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:57
Ilia Topuria
Jun 24, 2023
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Yair Rodriguez
Feb 11, 2023
Loss
Submission · Round 2 · 4:19
Calvin Kattar
Jun 18, 2022
Win
Decision - Split · Round 5 · 5:00
Dan Ige
Dec 11, 2021
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Shane Burgos
Jun 20, 2020
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

Josh Emmett Bio

As of September 21, 2026, Josh Emmett is an active UFC featherweight based in Sacramento, California, and trains at Team Alpha Male. Born March 4, 1985, in Phoenix, Arizona, Emmett stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and has competed professionally since 2011. He made his UFC debut against Jon Tuck on May 8, 2016, and remains listed by UFC as an active fighter in the featherweight division.

Emmett developed his combat-sports foundation through collegiate wrestling at Menlo College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts with a concentration in psychology. His background informs a pressure-oriented style built around wrestling, physicality and powerful boxing. Notable career milestones include his knockout victories over Ricardo Lamas, Michael Johnson and Bryce Mitchell, a Fight of the Night performance against Calvin Kattar, and his appearance in an interim UFC featherweight title bout against Yair Rodriguez in February 2023. On March 14, 2026, UFC recorded his most recent fight as a stoppage loss to Kevin Vallejos.

Record: 19-7-0
Division: Featherweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145 lbs.
Reach: 70"
Leg reach: 39.50
Nationality: Phoenix, United States
Birth date: Mar 4, 1985 (age 41)
Age: 41
Country: United States

Josh Emmett Questions & Answers

What division does Josh Emmett compete in?

Josh Emmett competes in the UFC featherweight division.

What is Josh Emmett’s height and reach?

Josh Emmett is listed at 5 feet 7 inches tall with a 70-inch reach.

When was Josh Emmett born?

Josh Emmett was born on March 4, 1985, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Where did Josh Emmett go to college?

Josh Emmett attended Menlo College, wrestled there, and earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts with a concentration in psychology.

When did Josh Emmett make his UFC debut?

Josh Emmett made his UFC debut on May 8, 2016, against Jon Tuck.

What is Josh Emmett’s fighting style?

Josh Emmett is associated with a wrestling-based, pressure-heavy style complemented by explosive boxing and significant knockout power. UFC lists his fighting style as freestyle and his training camp as Team Alpha Male.

What are some important milestones in Josh Emmett’s UFC career?

Important milestones include his knockout wins over Ricardo Lamas and Bryce Mitchell, his Fight of the Night performance against Calvin Kattar, and his interim UFC featherweight title bout against Yair Rodriguez in February 2023.