Breaking UFC books interim featherweight title fight between Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett for UFC 284
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We had a talk in Dallas. Everyone knows I’m next Are you a man of your word? ? Let’s make it happen! Are you a man of your word? ? Let’s make it happen! Hey Are you a man of your word? We had a talk in Dallas. Everyone knows I’m next While Rodriguez is the number two ranked featherweight contender, Emmett is ranked number five in the division. 'El Pantera' is coming off a TKO loss against a back in July. Prior to that, Rodriguez had dropped a unanimous decision against Max Holloway in a 'Fight of the Night' clash in November last year. Meanwhile, Josh Emmett is coming off a tightly contested split decision victory over Calvin Kattar, which also won 'Fight of the Night' honors. This made it five in a row for the 37-year-old, three of which were bonus-winning performances. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found
Breaking UFC books interim featherweight title fight between Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett for UFC 284
Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett [Image courtesy: @SandhuMMA on Twitter] As Alexander Volkanovski prepares for a lightweight move up, the UFC has announced an interim featherweight title matchup between Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett. The fight will take place at UFC 284 in Perth which will be headlined by . The booking was announced by Jon Anik during the UFC 281 broadcast on Saturday night. Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett is a done deal for the interim featherweight championship! Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett is a done deal for the interim featherweight championship! While the idea of a potential interim title fight between the two was floated by Dana White back in July, Rodriguez, even recently, had been rallying for a featherweight title shot against Alexander Volkanovski. However, the 30-year-old will now have to settle for an interim title shot against Emmett. Hey Are you a man of your word?We had a talk in Dallas. Everyone knows I’m next Are you a man of your word? ? Let’s make it happen! Are you a man of your word? ? Let’s make it happen! Hey Are you a man of your word? We had a talk in Dallas. Everyone knows I’m next While Rodriguez is the number two ranked featherweight contender, Emmett is ranked number five in the division. 'El Pantera' is coming off a TKO loss against a back in July. Prior to that, Rodriguez had dropped a unanimous decision against Max Holloway in a 'Fight of the Night' clash in November last year. Meanwhile, Josh Emmett is coming off a tightly contested split decision victory over Calvin Kattar, which also won 'Fight of the Night' honors. This made it five in a row for the 37-year-old, three of which were bonus-winning performances. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found