Quantity 7 ranked UFC featherweight Youssef Zalal is driving excessive after the most important win of his profession: a first-round submission victory over former title challenger Josh Emmett. Often known as a feared KO artist with a background in school wrestling, Emmett was regarded as the hardest matchup of Zalal’s UFC tenure. That assumption proved incorrect, as Zalal rapidly and effortlessly secured a single leg takedown that transitioned into an armbar end.
Youssef was initially minimize from the UFC following a 3 battle dropping streak in 2022. He then went on a 3 battle ending streak in Sparta Fight, which earned him a second likelihood within the UFC. Since re-signing, Youssef Zalal has received 5 in a row, placing himself close to title competition in a stacked featherweight division.
In a current interview, Youssef revealed to a former champion who he want to battle subsequent.
Youssef Zalal Eyes Title Battle After Dominant Win In Podcast Look
Zalal appeared as the most recent visitor on the Jaxxon Podcast with host and former UFC Mild Heavyweight Champion Rampage Jackson. Through the episode, co-host Bear requested the UFC featherweight who he needed to battle subsequent. Zalal responded:
“I do know Murphy was presupposed to battle for the belt. I heard they stated Diego may get a title shot. So I used to be like, okay, if he will get the title shot, it’s going to occur. Clearly, I’d wish to battle for the belt too, as a result of we each receives a commission some huge cash and all that. I’m tryin’ to catch up.”
A battle with both Diego Lopes or Lerone Murphy can be huge for Zalal’s profession, putting him firmly in title competition. May Youssef’s journey mirror that of Brandon Moreno, who was additionally minimize from the UFC at one level, solely to return and conquer his division as a world champion? It definitely appears doable after his dominant efficiency at UFC 320.
