Josh Emmett overtakes Calvin Kattar, claims he shot for UFC featherweight title

Josh Emmett,s case for a UFC featherweight title shot got much more grounded on Saturday, as he got a parted choice over Calvin Kattar

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headlining UFC Fight Night in Austin, Texas Emmett (18-2) chased Kattar (23-6) with right hands and body shots throughout

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a volatile five-round battle. Every one of the three appointed authorities' scorecards was close. Two authorities granted the 145-pound battle 48-47 to Emmett,

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Although the battle was undoubtedly close, offering a wide variety of fan scores via online entertainment, Emmett said he was certain of the outcome.

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Current hero Alexander Volkanovski is booked to keep his belt against Max Holloway at UFC 276 on July 2 in Las Vegas, and Emmett

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T"I assumed I had four [rounds] to one," Emmett said. "I accept [a title shot should be next]. Calvin Kattar was ranked No. 4.

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Take a look at the people he fought. Holloway and Volkanovski are apparently the best featherweights of all time,

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however, they need fresh blood and I can make it happen." Saturday's challenge basically played out like a fight, as neither featherweight was hoping to use leg kicks or takedowns.

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