MMA Prospect Josh Emmett Will Soon be Back in the Cage

Highly touted MMA prospect Josh Emmett, one of Team Alpha Male’s most exciting fighters, will soon be back in the cage.

The buzz surrounding Josh Emmett has been growing for years. After nine straight wins as a professional, the Team Alpha Male product finally got the call to fight inside the UFC Octagon. He took full advantage of that opportunity by winning a hard-fought battle against fellow up and comer Jon Tuck, despite suffering a horrible hand fracture.

After healing his wounds, Emmett was scheduled to face another undefeated prospect in Jeremy Kennedy, but an injury in training forced him to pull out of the fight. Now, he has been booked to fight in his hometown of Sacramento against Scott “hot sauce” Holtzman.

A win could push both men closer to the top 15

Many in the MMA community are praising Emmett as a future title holder, and a win over Scott Holtzman would add some validity to those claims. The grit he showed in his lone UFC fight speaks volume about his toughness, but he is competing in arguably the toughest weight class in MMA.

Standing across the cage from josh Emmett will be 9-1 Scott Holtzman (photo: bjpenn.com)

He will be facing another fighter hungry for the win in Scott Holtzman, who last defeated Cody Pfister by unanimous decision in July. The Knoxville, Tennessee native has only one loss in his career, dropping decision against Drew Dober. A victory for both men would be huge in pushing them up the lightweight rankings.

Where can you bet on the fight?

The UFC on Fox 22 betting lines have not yet been released, but it shouldn’t be long before Bovada sets the odds. The hype surrounding MMA prospect Josh Emmett will likely make him the favorite heading into the fight.

In the meantime, fans of betting on MMA can check out GamingZion’s list of online sportsbooks in the US to find all the best websites for MMA betting odds. Bovada already lists odds for the two major events coming up in the future, and there are some great opportunities to make money.

Tony Ferguson is the betting underdog heading into Saturday’s event in Mexico City with odds of +120. Dos Anjos enters as the slight favorite with odds of -150. At UFC 205, Conor McGregor is the favorite with odds of -150, and Eddie Alvarez is the underdogs with odds of +120.

Make sure to check out GamingZion’s US gambling news page to find out when the UFC on Fox 22 betting lines are released. Are you planning to bet on MMA prospect Josh Emmett? Tell us who you think wins the fight by leaving a comment below, and make sure to take a look at Bovada for a full list of UFC betting odds!