AKA

Youssef
"The Moroccan Devil"
Zalal

Stats

Fighting style: Freestyle
Stance: Switch
Division: Featherweight
Height: 5' 10"
Reach: 72"
Leg reach: 39.00
Weight: 145 lbs.
Team: Factory X
Nationality: Casablanca, Morocco
Age: 24

Accolades

Recent win streak: 4
Wins by KO: 2
Wins by submission: 5
Wins by decision: 3

ATHLETE METRICS

STRIKING ACCURACY

Significant Strikes Attempted: 55
Significant Strikes Landed: 31

TAKEDOWN ACCURACY

Takedowns Attempted: 12
Takedowns Landed: 6

BIOGRAPHY

Youssef Zalal is a professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco where he began training in karate at an early age. As his skill improved, he eventually transitioned to full-contact kickboxing, which earned him a spot on the Moroccan National Team. In 2016 he began focusing more heavily on mixed martial arts and joined Team Alpha Male as one of their amateur prospects.

His MMA career took off quickly, as he won each of his first four fights by submission or knockout to earn a contract with Brave Combat Federation. During this time period, he also competed for Italian promotion Venator FC before joining LFA in 2018. His streak continued there; winning his first two bouts via TKO while displaying excellent striking technique and groundwork prowess along the way. While competing for LFA under head coach Urijah Faber and other members of Team Alpha Male’s coaching staff, Zalal developed into one of the most promising lightweights outside of the UFC roster.

In 2020 Zalal signed with UFC after putting together an impressive 7-1 record over just three years since turning pro in 2016; all but one win coming by finish within two rounds. Since making his Octagon debut against Jordan Griffin at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Lewis last May – ending it via unanimous decision – “The Moroccan Devil” has gone 2-1 inside the octagon thus far; most recently scoring a vicious one punch ko victory over Austin Lingo at UFC Fight Island 5 back in October 2020 .

Muhammad Ali famously said “you have to experience defeat to understand victory” – Youssef Zalal knows this mantra well having come through hard times growing up that shaped him into being resilient toward adversity both inside & outside of fighting competition.. Like many fighters from impoverished backgrounds Youssef continues to use MMA as a vehicle towards bettering himself & finding success not only financially but spiritually too; no matter what comes his way next you can be sure that The Moroccan Devil will remain focused & determined towards achieving greatness during whatever lies ahead for him inside or out side of the octagon

Fight History

Jarno Errens
Youssef Zalal: Winner
by Submission in Round 1 @ 3:52
Sat. Aug 10, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac 2
Billy Quarantillo
Youssef Zalal: Winner
by Submission in Round 2 @ 1:50
Sat. Mar 23, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas
Da
Youssef Zalal: Winner
by Majority Decision in Round 3
Sat. Aug 13, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz
Sean Woodson
Youssef Zalal: Defeated
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Jun 05, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai
SeungWoo Choi
Youssef Zalal: Defeated
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Feb 06, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov
Awaiting Outcome
Sat. Oct 10, 2020
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen
Peter Barrett
Youssef Zalal: Winner
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Aug 08, 2020
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik
Jordan Griffin
Youssef Zalal: Winner
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Jun 27, 2020
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker
Austin Lingo
Youssef Zalal: Winner
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Feb 08, 2020
UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes
247

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

What Is Youssef Zalal's Record?
Youssef Zalal's record is 13 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw.

What Is Youssef Zalal's Record On Sherdog?
As a UFC journalist, I don't have the current exact record of Youssef Zalal on Sherdog at this moment.

Has Youssef Zalal Been Cut From UFC?
Yes, Youssef Zalal has been released from the UFC following an 0-3-1 streak.

Who Did Youssef Zalal Fight With?
Youssef Zalal has fought with several opponents in his UFC career, including Peter Barrett, Jordan Griffin, and Ilia Topuria.

Who Won The Fight Between Youssef Zalal And Ilia Topuria?
Ilia Topuria won the fight against Youssef Zalal.

Who Won The Fight Between Ilia Topuria And Youssef Zalal?
The information regarding the fight between Ilia Topuria and Youssef Zalal is unknown based on the provided context 'FAN SCORING'.

What Is Youssef Joe Berrada's Net Worth?
Youssef Joe Berrada's net worth is unknown.

What Is Michael Youssef's Ethnicity?
Michael Youssef is of Egyptian ethnicity.