Youssef Zalal is a Moroccan professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
18 Facts About Youssef Zalal
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Youssef Zalal's mother put him in kickboxing at the age of 10 to help control his anger.
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Youssef Zalal faced Jordan Griffin on June 27,2020, at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs Hooker.
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Youssef Zalal faced Peter Barrett at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Oleinik on August 8,2020.
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Youssef Zalal was expected to face Seung Woo Choi on October 11,2020, at UFC Fight Night 179.
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Youssef Zalal faced Seung Woo Choi, replacing Collin Anglin, on February 6,2021, at UFC Fight Night 184.
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Youssef Zalal faced Sean Woodson on June 5,2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Sakai.
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Youssef Zalal was scheduled to face Cristian Quinonez on August 13,2022, at UFC on ESPN: Vera vs Cruz.
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Youssef Zalal showcased his skills at Sparta 93 on November 18,2022, where he triumphed over Edwin Chavez via TKO within the first round.
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Youssef Zalal continued his winning streak on January 20,2023, at SCL: Fight Night 14 - King of Sparta Welterweight, defeating Jake Childers by TKO in the first round.
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Youssef Zalal's remarkable run persisted as he secured another victory on August 19,2023, at Sparta Combat League 98, submitting Vadim Zadnipryanyi with an arm-triangle choke in the first round.
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Youssef Zalal faced Billy Quarantillo, replacing Gabriel Miranda, on March 23,2024, at UFC on ESPN 53.
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Youssef Zalal won the bout by a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.
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Youssef Zalal faced Jarno Errens on August 10,2024, at UFC on ESPN 61.
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Youssef Zalal won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.
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Youssef Zalal faced Jack Shore on November 2,2024 at UFC Fight Night 246.
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Youssef Zalal won the fight via an arm-triangle choke in the second round.
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Youssef Zalal faced Calvin Kattar on February 15,2025 at UFC Fight Night 251.