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UFC 320 proved to be a blockbuster event, with one of the sport’s biggest stars reclaiming his place as the face of the promotion after a dazzling performance.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 6

‘Maybe a bad habit’… Youssef Zalal says he held back against Josh Emmett in quick UFC 320 finish

Youssef Zalal needed a little over 90 seconds to take out Josh Emmett at UFC 320. ‘The Moroccan Devil’ Youssef Zalal is making a name for himself in the UFC featherweight division.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / October 6

Yana Santos, Youssef Zalal Have (Re)Emerged As Contenders After UFC 320

Alex Pereira was the obvious biggest talking point of UFC 320 on Saturday night, as he retook the light heavyweight title from Magomed Ankalaev. While focus has since shifted towards an expected defense against Carlos Ulberg, two other fighters made strides towards contention.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 2

Josh Emmett vs. Youssef Zalal prediction, odds, pick for UFC 320

Top-10 featherweights collide at UFC 320 when Josh Emmett (19-5) puts his ranking on the line against the streaking Youssef Zalal (17-5-1). It is time to continue our UFC odds series with a Emmett-Zalal prediction and pick.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 1

UFC 320 – Josh Emmett vs Youssef Zalal: Preview & Betting Tips

Featherweights collide at UFC 320 when veteran knockout artist Josh Emmett takes on surging prospect Youssef Zalal in a three-round undercard bout. Emmett

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 29

Magomed Ankalaev Vs. Alex Pereira Preview

Magomed Ankalaev defends his UFC Heavyweight Title against Alex Pereira on October 4, as we preview the upcoming fight. Ankalaev won the first fight via a unanimous decision at UFC 313, giving Alex his first loss at the weight class, as he was no longer the champion.

UFC 320 adds Josh Emmett – Youssef Zalal

UFC 320 goes down in Las Vegas on October 4th and today we learned of a big time featherweight matchup that’ll go down on the main card. The promotion announced this morning during the Shanghai card that former interim title challenger Josh Emmett (19-5) will take on Youssef Zalal (17-5-1).

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 10

UFC Nashville Features Exciting Main Card Fights in Music City July 12

UFC Nashville fight weeks rolls on with two days to go before fight night. This upcoming weekend, the famous Octagon touches down in The Music City of Nashville, TN.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 26

Youssef Zalal backs Ilia Topuria at lightweight: ‘Francis Ngannou of that division'

The bigger they are, the harder they fall. The UFC lightweight division receives warning from one of Ilia Topuria's former foes ahead of his move up to the weight class.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 18

After his win at UFC Vegas 102, what’s next for Youssef Zalal?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 102, we saw a matchup in the featherweight division featuring a fighter looking to break into the rankings and one who was looking to hold onto his spot.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 15

Youssef Zalal outsmarts Calvin Kattar, emerges as Top 10 UFC featherweight contender

Four-straight UFC wins. A new personal best for newly-minted featherweight contender Youssef Zalal. The 28-year-old Zalal was as tactical as ever in his co-main event fight against Calvin Kattar.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / February 15

Youssef Zalal rates Calvin Kattar’s last performance vs. Aljamain Sterling

Calvin Kattar could be a tailor-made matchup for submission artist Youssef Zalal. How to watch UFC Vegas 102 & betting odds for Jared Cannonier vs.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / February 16

UFC Vegas 102 Results: Exciting Evening at Apex!

UFC Vegas 102 is here. Tonight, the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, NV plays host to its one and only UFC Fight Night in the month of February. All told, after a cancellation of a fight due to weight cut issues at yesterday morning’s official weigh-ins, the card features 12 MMA bouts.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / February 15

UFC Vegas 102 Weigh-In Results: One Bout PPD After Fighter Encounters Medical Issue

It’s only less than 24 hours away from UFC Vegas 102 from inside the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, NV. Saturday night, the Apex will play host to its only card this month.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 14

UFC Vegas 102 star competed in three combat sports in one tournament to secure his Octagon return

UFC Vegas 102 co-headliner Youssef Zalal earned a second chance in the promotion under bizarre circumstances. UFC featherweight Youssef Zalal‘s redemption in the promotion was one of 2024’s feel-good stories.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 14

UFC Vegas 102 Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Calvin Kattar – Youssef Zalal

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 102, we are going to see a featherweight matchup between two contenders heading in the opposite direction. Calvin Kattar (23-8) will look to get back on track as he takes on a contender who many have their eyes on this year in Youssef Zalal (16-5-1).

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 3

Youssef Zalal on Jack Shore's retirement from the UFC - ‘An honor to share the cage’

Youssef Zalal sent the 29-year-old Jack Shore to an early retirement recently. Once a 16-0 prospect, Shore's struggled to stay in the win column since losing his undefeated record in 2022.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 1, 2025

UFC booking Calvin Kattar – Youssef Zalal

The UFC is working hard at filling out fight cards for the first quarter of 2025 and we learned of another fun matchup that’s on the books for February.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 2, 2024

Comeback King: Zalal Submits Shore at UFC Edmonton

Youssef Zalal is making the most of his UFC second chance, securing his third submission finish in a row at UFC Edmonton on November 2. Zalal was released from the UFC after a four-fight skid in 2022; he was re-signed to the promotion in March 2023 and picked up back-to-back rear-naked choke finishes.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 30, 2024

UFC Betting Preview: Moreno Needs to Prove He Still Has Something Left

Flirting with retirement is typically not a good sign for any fighter. It may not be a lack of desire that forces any athlete to consider retirement. In Brandon Moreno’s case, he decided he wanted to step away after a pair of consecutive split-decision losses.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 6, 2024