Josh Emmett foresaw UFC on ESPN 2 win with mind coach

Josh Emmett spent one hour with a “mind coach” and visualized his winning performance at UFC on ESPN 2.

PHILADELPHIA – Before he walked to the octagon at UFC on ESPN 2, UFC featherweight Josh Emmett spent one hour with a “mind coach” that had him visualizing a winning scenario.

Then, Emmett (14-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) went out and made it reality.

“It was that exact punch, landing an overhand right, perfect placement to the chin, and him just out cold, hitting the ground – and walk-off home run,” the Team Alpha Male fighter said of his concussive finish of Michael Johnson (19-14 MMA, 11-10 UFC) at Saturday’s ESPN-televised event at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

Emmett said his coach works with military personnel and police in addition to fighters. Whatever the coach is doing, it appears he’s getting the right help.

And it couldn’t have come at a better time for Emmett, who spent much of last year on the mend from a brutal knockout that left him with multiple facial fractures.

It isn’t the first time Emmett has knocked out an opponent with one punch, but considering the circumstances, it might be the best.

“It’s been a tough year, but man, that was sweet,” he said.

Back in the win column, Emmett seeks a quick turnaround for a fight at UFC 239 on July 6 in Las Vegas. The opponent is less important than the activity as he attempts to build momentum.

“I will be a world champion,” he said. “If the best me shows up, nobody can beat me.”

Johnson cast Emmett as an overconfident fighter with doubtful knockout power. Emmett believes his words were misinterpreted, but he nonetheless proved the power in his punches.

“All I said was if I land one clean punch, that will be it,” he said. “You ask anyone on our team who hits the hardest, nine out of 10 will say me.”

To hear more from Emmett, check out the video above.

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