In a balanced duel between Americans, Josh Emmett wins his compatriot and sends a message to Dana White: “I think I deserve it, I beat Kattar”
By split decision, Josh Emmett overcame Calvin Kattar on Saturday night, the 18th, at the main event of UFC Kattar x Emmett, in Austin, United States. After a very balanced fight for featherweight (66 kg), the American confirmed the victory over his compatriot by 48-47, 47-48, 48-47 and achieved his fifth consecutive victory.
After the victory, Emmett sent a message to Dana Whitepresident of the Ultimate, and asked for a fight for the belt of the category. “Dana, give me my title-shot. I think I deserve it, I beat Kattar and look at the guys he faced and beat. This division needs new blood.”said still in the octagon.
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The two members of the top 10 featherweights had a five-round clash and the balanced duel could define the next challenger for the division title, against Alexander Volkanovski or Max Holloway – who will fight for the belt on July 2nd. With the triumph, Emmett can enter the top 5 in the next update.
Austin UFC Result:
Josh Emmett defeated Calvin Kattar via split decision;
Kevin Holland submitted Tim Means in 2R;
Joaquin Buckley defeated Albert Duraev by TKO at halftime from 2R to 3R;
Damir Ismagulov defeated Guram Kutateladze by majority decision;
Gregory ‘Robocop’ defeated Julian Marquez by KO in 1R;
Adrian Yanez defeated Tony Kelley by TKO in 1R;
Natalia Silva defeated Jasmine Jasudavicius by unanimous decision of the judges;
Jeremiah Wells defeated Court McGee by KO in 1R;
Ricardo ‘Carcacinha’ defeated Danny Chavez by KO in 1R;
Maria Oliveira defeated Gloria de Paula by split decision;
Cody Stamann defeated Eddie Wineland by TKO in 1R;
Phil Hawes defeated Deron Winn by TKO in 2R;
Roman Dolidze defeated Kyle Daukaus by TKO in 1R
Duel between José Aldo and Merab Dvalishvili gets a date
The UFC marked the return of Jose Aldo to the octagons! Arriving in search of his fourth victory in a row at bantamweight, according to the journalist’s information Ariel Helwanithe Brazilian must face Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 278, which is scheduled for August 20, in Salt Lake City, United States.
The opponent, sixth in the roosterweight ranking, Dvalishvili is living a great phase in Ultimate. The Georgia fighter arrives to face the Brazilian after seven straight wins, six of which were by decision. With that alone as a base, he has already won the victory over names like Marlon Moraes, Cody Stamann and John Dodson.
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