“As far as this camp went, it’s the longest notice I’ve ever had. Before that, it was six-and-a-half weeks, [but] I’ve been training 10 to 12 weeks super hard and I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in. Everything aligned at once in the perfect moment.”
FREE FIGHT: Josh Emmett vs Calvin Kattar
It’s been a long time coming for Emmett, who’s had his eyes set on fighting for UFC gold since the first day he set foot in Team Alpha Male’s training center in Sacramento, California. Team Alpha Male, founded by UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber, has hosted some of UFC’s elite talent, including former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt.
However, the last time an athlete held UFC gold at Emmett’s gym was over six years ago, when Garbrandt defeated UFC legend and commentator Dominick Cruz at UFC 207. So not only fighting for himself, Emmett is keen on being the one to bring a UFC belt back to Sacramento.
