Josh Emmett adopts a confident stance and sends an intimidating message to Max Holloway

Josh Emmett want to face Max Holloway Next. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS

Back to the winning path, Josh Emmett He shook off thoughts about retirement and once again set his sights on the throne of the featherweight category (up to 61,2kg.). Former challenger for the interim title, the veteran wants to take the quickest route to face the champion and chose to challenge Max Holloway. At 38 years old, the athlete recovered from two consecutive defeats by knocking out Bryce mitchell in the last appearance.

“A lot of people ask me what’s next, I want a clear shot at the title. The best way to get there is to face the number one (in the featherweight rankings) and he is Max Holloway”, said Emmett in a video released on his channel YouTube.

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Current sixth place in the division ranking reigned by Alexander Volkanovsky, Emmett is hoping to receive a positive response from the Hawaiian, who has so far not commented on the challenge. Former challenger for the interim belt, the athlete wasted the opportunity to fight against the champion after being submitted by Yair Rodriguez No. UFC 284.

Josh Emmett (dir.) observes Bryce mitchell (left) stretched after knockout. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC

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Moreover, Max Holloway pits your target against Justin gaethje for the BMF belt. Still without answers from Ultimate, the fighter avoids responding to challenges from other rivals in the organization.