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Ilia Topuria, known for his power and recent KO streak, is praised after surviving five rounds with durable fighter Josh Emmett, who is noted for having the best chin in UFC. Emmett's resilience in UFC Jacksonville highlights Topuria's dominance, with Topuria being recognized as a formidable opponent in the lightweight division.
Bryce Mitchell remains positive and grateful after suffering a brutal knockout loss to Josh Emmett at UFC 296. Mitchell expressed his appreciation for Emmett's sportsmanship in not following up with additional strikes after the knockout, acknowledging that it could have been much worse. He also praised UFC commentator Joe Rogan for recognizing his need for assistance and ensuring he was not allowed to stand. Mitchell has no memory of the events following the knockout and is thankful for being taken care of by medical professionals.
Josh Emmett delivers a shocking first-round knockout against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296, securing a late Knockout of the Year contender. Despite Mitchell being favored due to his reach and grappling skills, Emmett dropped him with an overhand right to the jaw. This win is significant for Emmett, who had a 0-2 record in 2023, and it marks his first stoppage victory since 2019.
Featherweight fighter Josh Emmett delivered a powerful right punch that knocked out Bryce Mitchell during their bout at UFC 296, causing Mitchell to experience convulsions on the mat. After losing his previous two fights, Emmett celebrated his victory and declared himself the most powerful featherweight. Originally scheduled to face Giga Chikadze, Emmett thanked Mitchell for stepping in on short notice. The loss drops Mitchell's record to 16-2.
Ilia Topuria impressively defeated Josh Emmett in the main event of UFC Jacksonville, leading to discussions about whether he deserves a title shot. The post-fight show also covered Maycee Barber's victory over Amanda Ribas, Austen Lane's eye poke of Justin Tafa, Brendan Allen's emergence as a rising contender, David Onama's knockout of Gabriel Santos, and Israel Adesanya's post-fight celebration.
Ilia Topuria and Josh Emmett won the "Fight of the Night" bonus at UFC Jacksonville, while Maycee Barber and David Onama earned "Performance of the Night" bonuses for their respective wins.
Ilia Topuria dominated Josh Emmett in a one-sided unanimous decision victory at UFC Jacksonville, with a 50-42 scorecard being one of the most lopsided in MMA history. Topuria, who remains undefeated, worked beautifully behind his jab and landed big combinations throughout the fight, including dropping Emmett with a combo in the second round. With this impressive win, Topuria vaults himself into the title conversation and becomes the UFC's first major star from Spain.
Ilia Topuria dominated Josh Emmett in a one-sided beatdown at UFC on ABC 5, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 50-42, 50-44, and 49-45. Maycee Barber scored a significant win over Amanda Ribas in the co-main event, stopping her with strikes in the second round. Barber won her fifth bout in a row and will likely move into the Top 10.
The final staredowns for the UFC Jacksonville main card have taken place, with Josh Emmett facing off against Ilia Topuria in the main event and Amanda Ribas taking on Maycee Barber in the co-main event. Emmett is looking to prove he is still a top contender in the featherweight division, while Topuria hopes to secure a shot at the title with a win. Ribas and Barber are both aiming to climb the ranks in the women's flyweight division. The event will be broadcast live on ABC/ESPN/ESPN+.
Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria successfully made weight for the UFC Jacksonville main event, while several preliminary fighters had weight miss issues. Loik Radzhabov, Jamall Emmers, and Kleydson Rodrigues all came in over the limit on their initial weigh-in attempts. Tatsuro Taira vs. Kleydson Rodrigues has been cancelled due to the weight miss.
The UFC Jacksonville event will take place tomorrow, headlined by Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria. Before the event, all 28 fighters must hit the scale to prove themselves worthy. The event will be aired on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN+. Maycee Barber and Amanda Ribas will also face off in a flyweight showdown. The weigh-ins results are listed above.