Josh Emmett presents defense to supplant Holloway in UFC 272 title battle versus Alexander Volkanovski
Josh Emmett needs Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 272
Josh Emmett believes he's the ideal possibility to supplant the injury Max Holloway against champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 272.
Only days after the advancement reported Holloway (23-6 MMA, 19-6 UFC) would be testing Volkanovski (23-1 MMA, 10-0 UFC) in a set of three session on March 5 in Las Vegas, "Favored" had to pull out because of a waiting physical issue.
There's been no proper declaration regarding whether the battle will be delayed, or then again assuming Volkanovski will take on one more competitor on a similar date. In the event that it winds up being the last option, Emmett (17-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) thinks he merits genuine thought to step in.
Emmett, No. 6 in the most recent USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie featherweight rankings, is as of now on a four-battle series of wins and has won six of his previous seven generally tracing all the way back to October 2017. Presently he needs his opportunity to become champion.
"This is by and large the thing I've been discussing – I feel like I'm one of the main warriors in the division that lacks to battle one of the top folks," Emmett told MMA Junkie. "Volkanovski and I coordinate elaborately awesome. … Sign me up. I'll be prepared to shake. I needed all the time to remain prepared on the off chance that something like this occurred, somebody drops out of a battle. In the UFC, everything revolves around timing. You must be prepared. You must have the option to pursue open doors and I'll never avoid an open door, particularly like this. I need that Volkanovski battle."
Emmett is falling off a consistent choice success over Dan Ige at UFC 269 in December. It was his first battle following a physical issue filled 18-month cutback, yet the exhibition showed he's still among the tip top at 145 pounds.
With a record number of knockdowns in divisional history, Emmett trusts his mix of force, speed and hooking makes for a harsh test for No. 1-positioned Volkanovski, who presently can't seem to be beaten inside the octagon.
"I think we coordinate incredible," Emmett said. "Comparative styles. Both strong, unstable contenders. Come from wrestling foundations. We both have the ability to end the battle all of a sudden. He's awesome. Any individual who has the title out of the blue is the most incredible in the division in my eyes. Here I need to battle the best, and he's awesome. I figure the fans would be siphoned to see us battle."
The UFC's arrangements for Volkanovski are obscure as of now, yet the boss has generally expressed he's not one to hang tight for a particular adversary and favors being just about as dynamic as could really be expected. Henry Cejudo has additionally tossed his name in the cap to fill in as a substitution, yet Emmett thinks he holds an edge over any remaining choices and would give the most convincing battle.
"He's been intending to battle for some time," Emmett said. "He's the hero, he's never wandered away from taking a battle. He's down 100% of the time to battle everybody and he's the most incredible on the planet. I think this is a battle that energizes the fans since they need to see a conflict and I think him and I both would offer that of real value and we're so comparative in styles. It would simply be an incredible battle that would go down in the books."
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