Josh Emmett
- January 6, 2024
- Mixed Martial Artist
Quick Facts
Full Name | Josh Emmett |
Occupation | Mixed Martial Artist |
Date Of Birth | Mar 4, 1985(1985-03-04) |
Age | 39 |
Birthplace | Phoenix |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Arizona |
Horoscope | Pisces |
Josh Emmett Biography
Name | Josh Emmett |
Birthday | Mar 4 |
Birth Year | 1985 |
Place Of Birth | Phoenix |
Home Town | Arizona |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Spouse | Vanessa Emmet |
Josh Emmett is one of the most popular and richest Mixed Martial Artist who was born on March 4, 1985 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Emmett is a native of Phoenix, Arizona in 1985. He studied psychology at college, with the intention to become a law enforcement officer and completed his bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from Menlo College. Emmett was a wrestler for fourteen years starting with El Camino Fundamental High School and continuing throughout his time at college. Emmett wrestled for his first two years on the college junior level, before moving onto NAIA Menlo. When his college career was finished Emmett enrolled in Urijah Faber’s Ultimate Fitness to continue his determination to compete with combat sport. Emmett is also a skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler. He has won the world championship for the no-gi blue belt division.
Following his first professional win He made the decision to take part in West Coast Fighting Championship (WFC) and made his debut on the 3rd, 2013 in a fight against Mike Ryan, winning via guillotine choke during the first round.
On September 13, 2014, Emmett was up against Tony Rios and judges awarded a win with unanimous decision in favour of Emmett.
Emmett’s third opponent with West Coast Fighting Championship was Adin Duenas on February 15, 2014. He managed to secured a win via unanimous decision.
On the 16th of November, 2013 the fighter faced Noah Schnable and defeated him in under 45 seconds in round one using the technique known as TKO (punches).
Josh Emmett Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Mixed Martial Artist |
House | Living in own house. |
Josh Emmett is one of the richest Mixed Martial Artist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Josh Emmett 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Josh Emmett (born March 4 1985) is an American mixed martial artist participating in the featherweight category for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional fighter since the year 2011 and has also participated in the UFC’s King of the Cage. On the 11th of May, 2020 He is ranked 9th on the UFC featherweight rankings.
After accumulating the amateur mark of 2-0 Emmett began with his pro MMA career on the 8th of October 2011, making his professional debut at Capitol Fighting Championship as a Featherweight. Emmett broke his hand in the initial round but continued the fight, and was able to secure his first victory with a an unanimous decision.
Emmett faced Brandon Ricetti on November 15, 2014 on West Coast Fighting Championship 12 in a five round fight for the lightweight title belt. On the fifth round Emmett loaded with punches, pressing Recetti to falling forward when Emmett hit Ricetti with a knee and Ricetti was KO. The fight was ruled a No Decision at first as Ricetti was grounded when he got kneed. However, the decision was overturned after review of the incident and a win was awarded to Emmett via unanimous technical decision. Emmett was crowned WFC Lightweight Champion.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Weight | 65 kg |
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Who is Josh Emmett Dating?
According to our records, Josh Emmett married to Vanessa Emmet. As of December 1, 2023, Josh Emmett’s is not dating anyone.
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Emmett returned to fight in West Coast Fighting Championship promotion in Jan 23, 2016 against Christos Giagos, a former UFC fighter. Emmett secured a win via TKO on round 3.
Facts & Trivia
Josh Ranked on the list of most popular Mixed Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Josh Emmett celebrates birthday on March 4 of every year.
Emmett faced Felipe Arantes in a featherweight bout on October 21, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 118. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Emmett dedicated this win to his friend’s son who has heart condition at age 11 and has gone through an experimental surgery.
Is Josh Emmett a wrestler?
Josh Emmett
Rank| Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Wrestling| NAIA Wrestling
Years active| 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
What is Josh Emmett record?
Josh Emmett Record: 17-2-0.
How old is Randy Costa?
27 years (July 6, 1994)
How old is Dan Ige?
30 years (August 6, 1991)
What restaurants does Josh Emmett own?
Josh Emett is a chef from New Zealand. He is co-owner of Onslow restaurant at 9 Princes st Auckland and The Oyster Inn on Waiheke Island with his wife Helen. He is the co-founder of Rata restaurant in Queenstown and restaurant chain Go-To Collection which includes Madam Woo, and Hawker and Roll.