Josh Emmett secured a victory over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327, but analysis suggests he could fight more strategically to avoid absorbing excessive damage. While Emmett's brawling style fits his public persona, the post warns that such reckless exchanges against elite strikers like Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich would likely result in knockout losses. Despite the high volume of strikes absorbed, Emmett demonstrated improved power that persisted into the third round and showed strong wrestling defense by easily stuffing Blaydes' takedown attempts. The fighter's deviant behavior and bloody fighting style is noted as perfectly aligning with the presence of Dana White and Donald Trump in attendance. Looking ahead, a potential matchup with Derrick Lewis is mentioned, though concerns exist that Lewis may enter primarily for a paycheck rather than a serious title run.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
