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Moroccan Sensation Zalal Stuns Emmett with Rapid Submission at UFC 320
5 Oct
Summary
- Youssef Zalal defeats Josh Emmett by first-round armbar submission
- Zalal declares Diego Lopes as the No. 1 contender and calls out Lerone Murphy
- Impressive finish establishes Zalal as a rising featherweight contender
On October 5th, 2025, Youssef Zalal made a significant statement in the UFC featherweight division with a dominant victory over Josh Emmett at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. Zalal, who holds an impressive 18-5-1 MMA record and an 8-3-1 UFC record, needed less than two minutes to submit Emmett, who entered the fight with a 19-6 MMA and 10-6 UFC record.
The fight began with Emmett trying to land some heavy shots, but Zalal was able to circle away and then surprise his opponent with a takedown. Immediately, Zalal latched onto a rear-naked choke, but then transitioned to a slick armbar, forcing Emmett to verbally tap out at the 1:38 mark of the first round.
After his impressive finish, Zalal declared that Diego Lopes is the current No. 1 contender in the featherweight division. He then proceeded to call out Lerone Murphy, signaling his intention to continue his climb up the rankings and establish himself as a true title contender in the near future.
