Ilia Topuria BATTERS Resilient Josh Emmett at UFC Jacksonville
Ilia Topuria remains undefeated after brutalizing Josh Emmett during UFC Jacksonville main event
What. A. War.
Ilia Topuria made a statement tonight at UFC Jacksonville – putting on a devastating masterclass against Josh Emmett. While it was a one-sided affair, Emmett can keep his chin up – the man proved that he’s one of the toughest fighters in the UFC, refusing to be put away despite Topuria’s relentless onslaught.
It was a fight to remember.
WHAT A FIGHT, FOLKS!!!!!! 👏👏👏 #UFCJacksonville pic.twitter.com/lIgir9SW4s
— UFC (@ufc) June 24, 2023
It was tightly contested through the first two rounds – but as the fight progressed, Topuria began to pour it on. Still, Josh Emmett bit down on his mouthpiece and never gave up on himself, resulting in a 5-round barnburner that was intense from start to finish.
In the end, Topuria took a convincing decision – including the very rare scorecard of 50-42. Utterly dominant.
Ilia Topuria defeats Josh Emmett via unanimous decision, 50-44, 50-42, 49-45 #UFCJacksonville pic.twitter.com/rbUiRjNG3m
— InsideFighting (@InsideFighting_) June 24, 2023
Topuria improved his record to a perfect 14-0 – positioning himself to take on the winner of Yair Rodriguez vs Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title. The man has earned his shot.
EL MATADOR COMING FOR THAT NO. 5 SPOT 😤📈@TopuriaIlia with a boxing masterclass in our main event! #UFCJacksonville pic.twitter.com/i4KIlyvmyJ
— UFC (@ufc) June 24, 2023
It’s a tough loss for Emmett, who showed that he can still hang with the best of them at featherweight despite being 38 years old. He may not have gotten the victory, but fans and fighters alike were incredibly impressed with his toughness and determination to win.
UFC Fighters React to Ilia Topuria vs Josh Emmett
UFC Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling had high praise for both Ilia Topuria and Josh Emmett after the UFC Jacksonville main event.
The heart of Josh Emmett can NEVER be questioned! Wow! Topuria is putting on a showcase performance! #UFCJacksonville
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) June 24, 2023
Welterweight contender Belal Muhammad was impressed with Josh Emmett’s resiliency.
Man all heart
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) June 24, 2023
UFC Lightweight Terrance ‘T-Wrecks’ McKinney echoed that sentiment, praising Emmett for his toughness.
Next level toughness respect to Emmett dudes a dog
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) June 24, 2023
Fellow featherweight Charles Rosa shared his respect for Ilia Topuria and Josh Emmett after their memorable war.
Heart of a lion 🫡 wow respect to both these warriors @ufc #ufcjacksonville
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) June 24, 2023
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira was more than satisfied with the UFC Jacksonville main event.
Topuria and Emmet delivered.
Exciting main event#UFConABC5
— Charles ‘DoBronxs’ Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) June 24, 2023
UFC bantamweight Cody Stamann recognized both the threat Topuria poses at 145 and the doggedness of Emmett after their battle.
Wow. Topuria is a problem at 145 and Josh Emmett is an absolute dog!!! #UFCFightNight
— Cody Stamann (@CodyStamann) June 24, 2023
In the end, the battle deservedly took home Fight of the Night honors, with both Ilia Topuria and Josh Emmett taking home bonuses.
A main event that had us locked in from start to finish 👀🔒@JoshEmmettUFC & @TopuriaIlia are walking home with your FOTN honors! #UFCJacksonville | B2YB @ToyoTires pic.twitter.com/0AvH1ubPkz
— UFC (@ufc) June 24, 2023
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