Josh Emmett's case for a UFC featherweight title shot got much more grounded on Saturday

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He got a parted choice over Calvin Kattar in the headliner of UFC Fight Night in Austin, Texas.

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Emmett (18-2) went after Kattar (23-6) with winging right hands

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Body shots throughout an ever changing five-round battle.

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Every one of the three appointed authorities' scorecards were close.

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Two authorities granted the 145-pound battle 48-47 to Emmett

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Who went in as the wagering dark horse. A third saw it 48-47 for Kattar.

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Albeit the battle was without a doubt close, delivering an extensive variety of fan scores via web-based entertainment

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Emmett said he was certain about the outcome.

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Current top dog Alexander Volkanovski is planned to guard his belt against Max Holloway at UFC 276 on July 2

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