Matt Embree talks about winning the Journey Fight Series tournament as well as his future

Matt Embree recently defeated Josh Palmer in the finals of the Journey Fight Series 140lb tournament. In addition to winning the tournament he also won the first ever WMC North American title. Embree took some time to talk to Muay Thai Authority about the win and what is next for him.

MTA: Matt you just defeated Josh Palmer this past weekend to win the first WMC North American title and the Journey Fight Series tourney, how are you feeling?

Matt: Feeling good. Glad that I won, a lot of hard work to get there. Not too happy with the way I fought, but it wasn't easy so I'm just going back to training and trying to keep improving.

MTA: Josh had quite a bit of size over you in that fight, did that present any issues in the fight for you?

Results and Recap: Journey Fight Series Finals

Josh Palmer and Matt Embree met in the finals of the Journey Fight Series 140lb tournament in Calgary, Canada. The winner of the tournament would not only receive the title of being the tournament champion, but also would take home $10,000 and the first ever WMC North American championship.

As expected both fighters came into the ring and put on a great fight, very technical from the start. Palmer clearly had the size advantage on Embree, but despite the size advantage Embree was more than willing to engage with Palmer. Early on it seemed Palmer was getting the upper hand as he landed his strikes more effectively, however, Embree began to turn things around once the third round started and by the time the fifth round came it was clear that the winner of the fifth and final round would probably take the fight. Embree pushed the pace the entire round as he mixed up his attacks, Palmer seemed to slow down and fought the final round backing up. The fight went to the judges and the winner of the Journey Fight Series 140lb tournament as well as the first ever WMC North American Championship was announced as Matt Embree.

Matt Embree vs. Josh Palmer set for first ever WMC North American Title at Journey Fight Series tournament finals on Oct. 22nd

Matt Embree and Josh Palmer will meet in the finals of the tournament with the winner taking home $10,000 and the Journey Fight Series tournament crown as well as the first ever WMC North American Title. The Journey Fight Series tournament finals will take place on October 22nd in Calgary, Canada at the Century Casino.

Embree made his way to the finals by defeating Rami Ibrahim via unanimous decision in the opening round and then besting Coke Chunhawat via split decision in the semi-finals. Palmer defeated Mark DeLuca via unanimous decision in the opening round of the tournament, then a (T)KO victory over Justin Greskiewicz in the semi-finals secured his place in the tournament finals. Embree normally fights at a lighter weight class and Palmer is naturally big for 140 lbs, it will be interesting to see how this match up plays out. Despite normally fighting at a smaller weight class, Embree hasn't seemed to have had any trouble adjusting to the higher weight class.