Analysis: Emmett's brawling style risky against elite heavyweights despite Blaydes win

Detailed analysis suggests Josh Emmett could fight more technically to avoid absorbing damage, but his established brawling image requires him to maintain that style. While he successfully defeated Curtis Blaydes, such reckless attacks would likely result in knockout losses against elite strikers like Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich. The analyst noted Emmett's increasing power and effective elbow work in the third round, plus his strong takedown defense against Blaydes's wrestling attempts. Emmett's aggressive style perfectly aligns with Donald Trump and Dana White's preferences, especially with the performance occurring in front of Trump. For the upcoming Derrick Lewis fight at the White House, the analyst warns that Lewis shouldn't be underestimated given Emmett's wild approach, though Lewis may enter focused on collecting a paycheck rather than winning.