5 fights that could be next for Josh Emmett

#2. Josh Emmett vs. Max Holloway

Max Holloway has a record of 23-6

If Josh Emmett is to get a featherweight title opportunity in his next bout, it would likely be against Max Holloway. While Holloway is an underdog going into his third fight with Volkanovski, should he win, Emmett would make plenty of sense as his next opponent.

For one, at present Emmett vs. Holloway seems like a more intriguing match-up than an Emmett vs. Volkanovski contest. Holloway is also such a superstar that the UFC can afford to pit him against a smaller name like Emmett. There is even the potential for these two to square off, should 'Blessed' lose his upcoming title fight.

This fight is still not the most likely match-up for Emmett in his next bout; however, there are a number of scenarios that could get us to this point. While it's tough to predict how the featherweight division will look in a few weeks' time, it could play out that this bout will end up being the one to make.

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#1. Josh Emmett vs. Arnold Allen

Arnold Allen has a record of 18-1

Arnold Allen is the only man on this list not scheduled to compete in the next few weeks. That is one reason why this fight seems likely, as you can guarantee it will be a logical option regardless of how the next few 145 lb fights play out. The No.7-ranked Allen has won 11 in a row, six more than the No.4-ranked Emmett.

With both men on incredible runs and neither being the biggest name, this could be the perfect match-up to book. The UFC would potentially create a number one contender fight with the two fighters, which would elevate the winner to the point where a title fight made sense.

Emmett and Allen are both right on the cusp of a championship opportunity, so having the two men face off seems like the best option. It is a fight that would benefit both men, and it doesn't depend on future outcomes in the division. For those reasons, Emmett vs. Allen could very well be next.