Josh Emmett is not one to turn down opponents, but he was surprised to see his next fight announced without even knowing about it. It was posted on various media outlets that Emmett (15-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) would face Edson Barboza at UFC Oklahoma City on May 2, which was news to Emmett. Emmett told MMA Junkie that while the name had been discussed, there was certainly no deal in place to face Barboza. “When my wife and I were in Vietnam, my manager asked me, just because the UFC threw out a name, and they’re like, ‘Hey, they’re wondering if you wanted to fight Edson Barboza April 25 in Nebraska,’” Emmett said. “And at this time, I was on vacation
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Josh Emmett looking to book new UFC contract, clears air on Edson Barboza fight rumors – MMA Junkie