Josh Emmett vs Youssef Zalal Prediction & Picks - UFC #320
UFC - UFC #320
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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Josh Emmett (19-5-1) versus Youssef Zalal (17-5-1) is a UFC Featherweight Top 10 clash on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Josh Emmett is a 9-year UFC veteran who will want to prove that he still has much to offer at 40 years old. The “CC0” made his UFC debut in May 2016 and has since participated in 15 bouts. He has been impressive against championship-level fighters lately, with his most recent assignment ending in a decision loss against Lerone Murphy.
Youssef Zalal, on the other hand, is an upcoming fighter, looking to create a name for himself in the division. “The Moroccan Devil” made his UFC debut in February 2020 with a decision win against Austin Lingo. He went on to win his next two fights before losing three assignments on the bounce. The 29-year-old recovered from his setbacks to go on a four-fight winning run, including three submission victories. He could be in for a future title shot with a win on Saturday night.
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Josh Emmett - Youssef Zalal Key Points
- Josh Emmett lost three of his last four fights.
- The fight went the distance in five of the last seven Josh Emmett bouts.
- Youssef Zalal won his last four UFC fights.
- The fight went the distance in eight of the last 11 Zalal bouts.
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Our Josh Emmett vs Youssef Zalal Prediction
Everything points towards a win for Youssef Zalal in this fight. He is younger than his opponent by more than 10 years and is quicker and more accurate inside the Octagon. Another thing that makes Zalal an exciting choice is his superior grappling skills. He could submit his opponent if this fight goes to the mat. However, Emmett will want to prove that he is still far away from hanging up his gloves despite losing some of his explosiveness and athleticism. He boasts enough experience to anticipate and prevent Zalal’s takedown attempts. That’s evident with his impressive takedown defense average of 46%. Still, we don’t see him winning here.
Our prediction for Josh Emmett vs Youssef Zalal: A decision win for Youssef Zalal.
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