# Jamall Emmers

Jamall Leantwean Emmers (born July 24, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

## Background

Emmers transitioned to MMA from a high school and college wrestling background, but it was actually MMA that first inspired him. A fan of watching MMA fights with his dad and brother, Jamall's dad would rent PRIDE FC tapes from Blockbuster for them to watch. Emmers said he joined his high school wrestling team specifically to lay a foundation for a career in MMA.

## Mixed martial arts career
### Early career and DWCS

Emmers racked up 13–3 record in American regional circuit, most notably holding a decision wins against future UFC fighters Alexander Hernandez and Cory Sandhagen at LFA 5. Emmers was invited to the Dana White's Contender Series. He faced Julian Erosa at Dana White's Contender Series 11 on June 26, 2018. Despite knocking Erosa down in the first round, Emmers lost the fight via second-round knockout.

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

After the Contender Series loss Emmers won four straight fights and was signed to the UFC to fight Movsar Evloev at UFC 248 on March 7, 2020, on short notice, replacing Douglas Silva de Andrade. However, Evloev was injured in a motorcycle accident and was replaced by Giga Chikadze. Emmers lost the fight via split decision.
Emmers was expected to make his sophomore appearance in the organization against Timur Valiev at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan on August 1, 2020. However, Valiev withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Vince Cachero. Emmers won the fight via unanimous decision.
Emmers was next expected to face Chas Skelly at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis on February 20, 2021. However, the bout was cancelled moments before it was expected to begin as Emmers suffered back spasms backstage rendering him unable to compete.
Emmers faced Pat Sabatini on August 28, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze. Emmers knocked down Sabatini early in the fight, but was caught by a heel hook and forced to submit in round one.
Emmers was scheduled to face Daniel Pineda on May 14, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 36. However, the bout was scrapped in late April due to unknown reasons.
Emmers faced Khusein Askhabov on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Emmers faced Jack Jenkins on June 24, 2023 at UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria. He lost the fight via split decision. 10 out of 10 media sources scored the fight in favor of Emmers.
Emmers faced Dennis Buzukja on November 11, 2023, at UFC 295. At the weigh-ins, Emmers came in at 147 pounds (one pound over the featherweight non-title bout limit). His bout with Buzukja proceeded at catchweight with Emmers forfeiting 20 percent of his purse. He won the fight via TKO in the first minute of the first round.
Emmers faced Nate Landwehr on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54. He lost the fight via knockout in round one.
Emmers is scheduled to face Gabriel Miranda on March 29, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 64.

## Championships and accomplishments

* Hero FC
** Hero FC Featherweight Championship (one time; former)
*** Two successful title defenses
* SMASH Global
** SMASH Global Featherweight Championship (one time; former)

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 28 matches | 20 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 3 |
| By submission | 3 | 2 |
| By decision | 9 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 20–8 | Nate Landwehr | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot | March 30, 2024 | 1 | 4:43 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 20–7 | Dennis Buzukja | TKO (punches) | UFC 295 | November 11, 2023 | 1 | 0:49 | New York City, New York, United States | Catchweight (147 lb) bout; Emmers missed weight. |
| Loss | 19–7 | Jack Jenkins | Decision (split) | UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria | June 24, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 19–6 | Khusein Askhabov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield | February 18, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 18–6 | Pat Sabatini | Submission (heel hook) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze | August 28, 2021 | 1 | 1:53 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 18–5 | Vince Cachero | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan | August 1, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 17–5 | Giga Chikadze | Decision (split) | UFC 248 | March 7, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 17–4 | Rafael Barbosa | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | LFA 81 | January 31, 2020 | 3 | 2:39 | Costa Mesa, California, United States | |
| Win | 16–4 | Jay Cucciniello | TKO (punches) | Final Fight Championship 38 | June 20, 2019 | 1 | 4:53 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 15–4 | Caio Machado | TKO (retirement) | M-1 Global: Road to M-1 USA 2 | April 4, 2019 | 1 | 5:00 | Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, California, United States | |
| Win | 14–4 | Fard Muhammad | TKO (punches) | SMASH Global 8 | December 13, 2018 | 2 | 1:55 | Los Angeles, California, United States | Won the vacant SMASH Global Featherweight Championship. |
| Loss | 13–4 | Julian Erosa | KO (head kick and punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 11 | June 26, 2018 | 2 | 1:10 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–3 | Guilherme Faria de Souza | TKO (punches) | LFA 36 | March 23, 2018 | 3 | 1:18 | Cabazon, California, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Chris Avila | Decision (unanimous) | GKO 11 | November 4, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Jackson, California, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Win | 11–3 | Cory Sandhagen | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 5 | February 24, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 10–3 | Rivaldo Junior | Decision (unanimous) | RFA 41 | July 29, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | Return to Featherweight; Emmers missed weight (149 lb). |
| Loss | 9–3 | Thiago Moisés | TKO (punches) | RFA 38: Moisés vs. Emmers | June 3, 2016 | 5 | 2:52 | Costa Mesa, California, United States | Lightweight debut. For the RFA Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–2 | Ray Cervera | Decision (unanimous) | Tachi Palace Fights 25 | November 19, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Win | 8–2 | Merwyn Rivera | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Tachi Palace Fights 23 | May 7, 2015 | 1 | 0:34 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Rey Trujillo | Submission (triangle choke) | Hero FC 4 | January 17, 2015 | 2 | 1:48 | Brownsville, Texas, United States | Lost the Hero FC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Michael Rodriguez | TKO (punches) | Hero FC 3 | September 12, 2014 | 1 | 0:27 | Brownsville, Texas, United States | Defended the Hero FC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–1 | Chris Pecero | TKO (punches) | Hero FC 2 | June 14, 2014 | 3 | 3:39 | Brownsville, Texas, United States | Defended the Hero FC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–1 | Brett Ewing | Decision (unanimous) | Hero FC 1 | February 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Harlingen, Texas, United States | Won the vacant Hero FC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–1 | Brett Ewing | TKO (punches) | Hero FC: Texas Pride | September 28, 2013 | 2 | 0:54 | Beaumont, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Alexander Hernandez | Decision (split) | Hero FC: Pride of the Valley 2 | June 21, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Pharr, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Ernest de la Cruz | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy FC 17 | February 1, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Matt Mazurek | Decision (split) | ABG Promotions | November 17, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | James Gonzalez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Big Dawg Promotions: In the Cage I Trust | October 6, 2012 | 2 | 0:54 | Texas City, Texas, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |