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No peleando

"The Moroccan Devil"

Youssef Zalal

Peso gallo Division

10-5-1 (W-L-D)

2

Victorias por nocaut

5

Gana por Sumisión

2

Primeros acabados redondos

Youssef Zalal

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Info

Learn more about Youssef Zalal's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
No peleando
Ciudad natal
Casablanca, Marruecos
Estilo de lucha
Freestyle
Años
26
Alto
70.00
Peso
135.50
Debut del octágono
Feb. 08, 2020
Alcance
72.00
Alcance de la pierna
39.00
  • Pro since 2017
     
  • Two wins by KO, five by submission (2 Brabo choke, RNC, Armbar, Guillotine)
     
  • Two first round finishes

UFC on ESPN (8/13/22) Zalal fought to a three round majority draw against Da'Mon Blackshear 
UFC Fight Night (6/5/21) Zalal lost a three round split decision to Sean Woodson
UFC Fight Night (2/6/21) Zalal lost a three round unanimous decision to SeungWoo Choi
UFC Fight Night (10/11/20) Zalal lost a three round unanimous decision to Ilia Topuria
UFC Fight Night (8/8/20) Zalal won a three round unanimous decision over Peter Barrett
UFC on ESPN (6/27/20) Zalal won a three round unanimous decision over Jordan Griffin
UFC 247 (2/8/20) Zalal won a three round unanimous decision over Austin Lingo

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started when I was 10 years old, because my mom wanted to stay out of trouble in Morocco 
What ranks and titles have you held? I’m the #5 featherweight in Colorado.
Do you have any heroes? My brother Hamza Zalal.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world to me. I get to show my country that dreams do come true.
What was your job before you started fighting? Landscaping 
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown belt in jiu-jistu 
Favorite grappling technique: Chokes 
Favorite Striking technique: Rear side kick