Top ten featherweights clash in the main card of UFC 320 when veteran Josh Emmett faces off against streaking Youssef Zalal in a fight that could position the winner for a better contender opportunity in the division. 40-year-old American Josh Emmett returned to the octagon after a 2-year hiatus last April and went the distance with standout British fighter Lerone Murphy before losing on the judges' scorecards. Morocco's Youssef Zalal has won four straight fights since returning to the UFC and will aim to make it five wins in a row this weekend at the T-Mobile Arena. "The Moroccan Devil" is a runaway favorite of the bookies to have his hands raised at the end of the evening's events.
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Josh Emmett vs. Youssef Zalal Fight Details
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Time: 21:45 ET
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Where to Watch Josh Emmett vs. Youssef Zalal Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | PPV |
| US | PPV |
| Canada | PPV |
| South Africa | Supersport |
Josh Emmett vs. Youssef Zalal Fight Preview
Josh Emmett: form and statistics
The veteran, who joined the UFC in 2016, has been a mainstay of the top 10 rankings and arrives in the octagon at number eight. The 40-year-old returned to action earlier this year with an impressive performance against Leroy Murphy. Josh Emmett won the first round on all the judges' scorecards but ultimately could not hold on for the win, losing by unanimous decision to the unbeaten Englishman. Emmett has a rich resumé with notable scalps including Calvin Kattar, Dan Ige, and Bryce Mitchell, although he will show up on Saturday with one win in four fights. Emmett, who has the most knockdowns in UFC featherweight history, claimed his last victory with a KO of Bryce Mitchell in December 2023.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 40
- Height: 5'6"
- Reach: 70"
- Weight: 145 lbs (66kg)
- Record: 19-5
Youssef Zalal: form and Statistics
The 29-year-old Moroccan arrives in the Octagon on a 7-fight winning streak, with four of those in the UFC. Youssef Zalal returned to the promotion last year, having been released two years earlier. Three submissions in 2024 catapulted "The Moroccan Devil" into the rankings. Zalal then jumped into the top 10 with a unanimous decision win over Calvin Kattar early this year.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 29
- Height: 5'10"
- Reach: 72"
- Weight: 145 lbs (66kg)
- Record: 17-5-1 (Draw)
Josh Emmett vs. Youssef Zalal Fight Prediction
Josh Emmett rolled back the ages to put in a fine performance against unbeaten standout Leroy Murphy in April. It remains to be seen if he has recovered sufficiently for what promises to be another grueling scrap against streaking Youssef Zalal. Emmett's pathway to victory will be to land one of his trademark powerful shots. Zalal has the confidence of the betting markets, and with his improved jiu-jitsu skills, it is easy to go with the Moroccan. However, we predict a tough scrap that will go to the Judges with Zalal winning by decision.
Josh Emmett vs. Youssef Zalal Betting Odds
| Bookmakers | Zalal by Decision | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.57 | 1.33 |
| 1xbet | 1.62 | 1.45 |
| Betway | 1.46 | 1.27 |
