3. Josh Emmett’s win comes with a setback
There’s a lot [autotag]Josh Emmett[/autotag] should be happy about coming out of his unanimous decision win over Shane Burgos. He extended his winning streak to three fights, showed he can go three rounds at a ridiculous pace and overcome tough moments, and picked up an extra $50,000 for a “Fight of the Night” contest that fits into the “Fight of the Year” discussion.
Unfortunately, the knee injury that Emmett suffered in the early moments of the bout, which was highlighted through 15 minutes, appears to be something serious. Emmett said he thinks he may have suffered a torn ACL, which, if confirmed, would keep him out of action for several months.
That’s a tough blow for Emmett, because at 35, he’s already had to take roughly two of the past three years off due to various injuries. For someone who has amassed a ridiculous 10 knockdowns over his past six fights, it would truly be a shame if Emmett’s story is written as someone who couldn’t meet his full potential because his body continuously betrayed him.
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