Josh Emmett earned widespread praise and new fans following his Fight of the Night performance against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327. The post expresses strong enthusiasm for Emmett's fighting style and his ability to create an exciting bout with Blaydes. Rather than pushing for an immediate title shot, the author suggests letting Emmett continue fighting top-15 opponents for a couple more years to deliver entertaining fights. The bout is credited with making the heavyweight division exciting again. The positive reception suggests Emmett's performance significantly elevated his profile among fans.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
