From Phoenix, Arizona, US, hails one of the hardest hitting featherweights in the UFC, Josh ‘CCO’ Emmett. Ranked #8 in the division, he is battle-ready to throw fists tomorrow in a showdown against the up-and-coming prospect Lerone Murphy. Josh Emmett was on a two-fight losing streak before beating Bryce Mitchell in 2023, whereas his opponent is coming off a six-fight win streak.
The CCO is widely respected for his one-punch knockout ability and his granite chin, which has helped him endure and even win encounters on many occasions. But the most shocking aspect that Emmett is famous for is his massive weight cuts. Emmett, who shows up at featherweight looking ripped and battle-ready, faces a long and tiring road every time he has to enter the octagon. Josh Emmett, once on a five-fight win streak, goes trending right after the weigh-ins, leaving people amazed over the fighter’s massive change in appearance.
Emmett’s infamous weight-cut that leaves the MMA community gasping for air
While many believe it is an advantage for a heavy fighter to cut weight and fight lighter opponents, Josh Emmett’s passion for competition seems to outgrow his physical anatomy. The featherweight contender not only goes through such massive weight cuts with ease, he also manages to deliver highlight-reel knockouts a day later.
Emmett’s walk around weight is that of a common man around his age, weighing in at 184 pounds. But what shocks the fans isn’t his weight, instead it is the weight division he competes in. The American-based striker cuts down from his 184 pounds to compete in the UFC’s 145-pound division. The MMA community is more than convinced of the superhuman abilities Emmett holds. He has built a reputation through his precise striking and leaving opponents sleeping on the mat.
As Emmett appeared for the official weigh in for UFC Vegas 105, he obviously didn’t disappoint and hit the 146 pound mark. But his depleted appearance didn’t sit well with fans, despite the fact that he has achieved the same feat multiple times by now. The featherweight striker has always made the cut except in 2017 where he was a couple pounds overweight. Now, one would think that depleting so much weight will affect his performance, but that isn’t the case. With a takedown accuracy of 37% and a significant striking accuracy of 36%, Emmett is surely not doing bad for himself.
The 40-year-old striker has victories over many significant names of the UFC, beating the likes of Calvin Kattar, Dan Ige, and even Shane Burgos. And his ability to land 4.04 significant strikes per minute and a significant strike defense of 61% one can’t question his wins. Standing at 5 feet and 7 inches tall, Emmett has entered the octagon for the UFC on 15 different occasions, of which he has won 7 by knockout, 2 by submission and 2 by decision. He also has wins against Michael Johnson and Ricardo Lamas.
As he enters the octagon after spending more than a year on the sideline training and getting better since his last victory, he cannot forget his two loss streak before it, losing to now division champ Ilia Topuria by UD and Yair Rodrigues by submission. The granite chin of the UFC has only been broken once, by Jeremy Stephens. Emmett has never backed down from a fight, accepting every opponent in his way, justifying his stellar resume.
Despite all this, the question lingers: Won’t all these weight cuts affect Emmett, eventually?
Massive weight cut too massive for the 40year old Emmett?
Josh Emmett ran terror through the featherweight just as soon as he entered the UFC and has maintained that reputation ever since. Emmett isn’t the only fighter who suffers so much during their weight cut. Fighters like Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira suffer through similar situations when they prepare for the weigh-ins. Although fighters manage to come through these weight-cuts and deliver, their rapid shifts of weight do take a damaging toll on their body.
There is concern among fans on Emmett’s weight cuts. They know how much he suffers to be able to compete at featherweight. They don’t just see the fighter inside the octagon, but also a skinny and unhealthy version of him. After all, suffering weight-cuts do take a toll on a person, and in Emmett’s case, he may not completely recover from his weight cuts as fast as he could when he first fought in the division. This can not only tarnish his glorious resume, but also lead the fighter into many life risks ahead.
However, Josh Emmett has shown no signs of slowing down just yet. The Arizonian’s blind trust on his punching power and his granite chin can turn any tide to his favor. Emmett’s never back down attitude in fights has always tested the will of his opponents, and only a few have defeated the CCO in the encounters. Will Lerone Murphy be able to withstand Josh Emmett’s brutal onslaught? Or will his momentum come crashing down against Emmett’s granite chin? What do you think?
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