Who’s Fighting for Their Job at UFC 320? Potential Roster Cuts Ahead

Two names stand out in particular: Josh Emmett and Brogan Walker. Both fighters enter UFC 320 facing questions about their long-term futures with the organization.

Emmett, a long-time featherweight contender, has lost three of his last four fights. His most recent setback came in a unanimous decision defeat to Lerone Murphy, where he struggled to generate offense. At 40 years old, Emmett is fighting not just for a win, but to prove he still belongs at the elite level of the division. Another loss could push him out of the rankings conversation—and potentially off the roster altogether.

Walker’s situation is even more precarious. At 37, the former Ultimate Fighter finalist is still searching for her first UFC victory. Her latest outing ended in disappointment against Iasmin Lucindo after nearly two years away from competition, and with each loss, her margin for error shrinks. In a bantamweight division already thin on contenders, Walker has been given opportunities, but another defeat would leave the promotion little reason to keep her around.

It’s worth noting that most of UFC 320’s card is stacked with fighters riding winning streaks, building their stock rather than losing it. But for Emmett and Walker, the stakes are unique. This weekend won’t just be about victory—it could determine whether they remain UFC fighters when the dust settles. Dana White has often said the UFC is a place for the best of the best, and when veterans begin to falter, tough calls on their future quickly follow.