Josh Emmett reveals torn ACL, lengthy list of other injuries sustained in UFC on ESPN 11 win
Josh Emmett picked up a victory in style at UFC on ESPN 11 on Saturday, but he did not walk away unscathed.
On various social media platforms on Monday, Emmett (16-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) listed off the injuries he sustained in “Fight of the Night” bonus-earning performance over Shane Burgos. Among his fight-induced injuries is a completely torn ACL, an MCL sprain with partial tearing, a Baker’s cyst rupture, a focal impact fracture of his femur, and a chondral defect on his tibia.
“Most people would (have) quit or looked for a way out!” Emmett wrote at the top of the list. “I will NEVER QUIT!”
ESPN was the first to report Emmett’s injuries.
Emmett appeared to hyper-extend a knee early in the first round, and after the bout indicated he believed he tore his ACL. Emmett fought through it, as the duo continued the furious pace into the second round.
After 15 minutes of action, the fight went to the decision where Emmett won a unanimous decision. With his eighth career decision win, Emmett has won six of his past seven fights.
Check out Emmett’s lengthy injury list below:
Josh Emmett reveals torn ACL, lengthy list of other injuries sustained in UFC on ESPN 11 win