Youssef Zalal
Last fight: Loss vs Aljamain Sterling · Unanimous Decision · Apr 25, 2026
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CAREER SUMMARY
Youssef Zalal holds a professional MMA record of 18-6-1. Zalal has won 18 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 4 by decision. In the UFC, Zalal lands 2.78 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 1.84 takedowns per 15 minutes. Zalal also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Zalal also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Zalal also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: April 25, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'10"178 cm
- Weight
- 145 lbs66 kg
- Reach
- 72"183 cm
- Stance
- Switch
- DOB
- Sep 4, 1996
- Age
- 30
- Nationality
- Morocco
- Birthplace
- Casablanca, Morocco
Career history
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal· Apr 25, 2026· Featherweight· 18-6-1 vs 26-5UDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Josh EmmettUFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Featherweight· 18-5-1 vs 19-6SUBR1 · 1:38
- WINUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Rodrigues· Feb 15, 2025· Featherweight· 17-5-1 vs 23-9UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jack ShoreUFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Albazi· Nov 2, 2024· Featherweight· 16-5-1 vs 17-3POTNSUBR2 · 0:59
- WINvs Jarno ErrensUFC Fight Night: Tybura vs Spivac 2· Aug 10, 2024· Featherweight· 15-5-1 vs 14-6-1POTNSUBR1 · 3:52
- WINUFC Fight Night: Ribas vs Namajunas· Mar 23, 2024· Featherweight· 14-5-1 vs 18-6SUBR2 · 1:50
- WINvs Vadim ZadnipryanyiSparta 98· Aug 19, 2023· Featherweight· 13-5-1 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 3:48
- WINvs Jake ChildersSCL· Jan 20, 2023· Featherweight· 12-5-1 vs 9-4TKOR1 · 1:53
- WINvs Edwin ChavezSparta 93· Nov 18, 2022· Featherweight· 11-5-1 vs 6-3TKOR1 · 3:44
- DRAWUFC Fight Night: Vera vs Cruz· Aug 13, 2022· Bantamweight· 10-5-1 vs 12-4-1DRAWR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Sean WoodsonUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Sakai· Jun 5, 2021· Featherweight· 10-5 vs 8-1SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov· Feb 6, 2021· Featherweight· 10-4 vs 9-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Ilia TopuriaUFC Fight Night: Moraes vs Sandhagen· Oct 11, 2020· Featherweight· 10-3 vs 9-0UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Oleinik· Aug 8, 2020· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 11-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Hooker· Jun 27, 2020· Featherweight· 9-2 vs 18-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Austin LingoUFC 247: Jones vs Reyes· Feb 8, 2020· Featherweight· 8-2 vs 7-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jaime HernandezLFA 79: Royval vs. Williams· Nov 22, 2019· Catchweight· 7-2 vs 4-4TKOR1 · 2:15
- LOSSvs Matt JonesLFA 65: Royval vs. Sanchez· May 3, 2019· Featherweight· 6-2 vs 8-3SD
- LOSSLFA 57: Zalal vs. Mariscal· Jan 18, 2019· Featherweight· 6-1 vs 9-3UD
- WINvs Steven MerrillLFA 56: Hubbard vs. Mota· Dec 7, 2018· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 5-4SUBR1 · 3:22
- WINvs Daniel SotoLFA 39: Heinisch vs. Checco· May 4, 2018· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 6-2-1SUBR2 · 1:38
- WINvs Joey BanksParamount MMA· Mar 16, 2018· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 4-3SUBR3 · 1:58
- WINvs Clay WimerMile High MMAyhem· Oct 27, 2017· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 7-3SUBR2 · 2:42
- WINvs Maurice SalazarLFA 22: Heinisch vs. Perez· Sep 8, 2017· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 1-2TKOR2 · 4:41
- WINvs Michael SantosSCL 61: Huber vs. Shippen· Aug 19, 2017· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-1SUBR3 · 1:38
- WINvs Darien RobinsonSparta 98· Aug 19, 2023· Featherweight· 1-0TKOR2 · 1:53
- LOSSACBJJ 22· Aug 30, 2026· Lightweight· 0-1 vs 1-0UD
- WINvs Milton RoqueSparta 98· Aug 19, 2023· Featherweight· 1-0UD
- WINvs Slade RingSCL 56: Rise· Jan 7, 2017· Bantamweight· 4-1 vs 5-4UD
- LOSSvs David O'BrienSCL 50· Jul 16, 2016· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 3-0UD
- WINvs Bobby MolnairSCL 47: Rumble at the Rose· Jan 23, 2016· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 1-1SUBR2 · 1:27
- WINvs Brandon RobinsonSCL 45: Turn on the Lights· Oct 24, 2015· Bantamweight· 2-0 vs 0-1TKOR2 · 2:13
- WINvs Steven PetersSCL 43: Rumble on the Mountain· Aug 22, 2015· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 1-1TKOR2 · 0:20
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- FactoryX Muay Thai
Background
Born in Casablanca and fighting out of Colorado, Youssef Zalal mixes slick kickboxing with fluid grappling. His second UFC run has shown a matured fighter: composed, versatile, and quick to turn scrambles into submissions.
Fight DNA
Submission AceUFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (14 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Youssef Zalal sits in the top 25.
- #4 Most submission attempts, Featherweight13
- #17 Fastest submissions, Featherweight1:38
- #18 Best takedown accuracy, Featherweight30.6%
- #21 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Featherweight1.3
- #21 Longest win streak, Featherweight5
- #22 Most wins, Featherweight8
- #23 Most takedowns landed, Featherweight19
- #23 Most time in the cage, Featherweight2h 28m
Bonus résumé
Youssef Zalal has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.
- ★ POTNvs Jack Shore · UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs AlbaziNov 2, 2024
- ★ POTNvs Jarno Errens · UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs Spivac 2Aug 10, 2024
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Youssef Zalal earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Youssef Zalal's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #8 Featherweight
- Meta rank
- #8 Featherweight
- Peak
- #7 Featherweight
- First ranked
- Feb 18, 2025
- Times ranked
- 80
Featherweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1804▼9
- Peak
- 1813Oct 4, 2025
- Rated fights
- 25
Frequently asked questions
When does Youssef Zalal fight next?
Youssef Zalal has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Youssef Zalal's record?
Youssef Zalal's professional MMA record is 18-6-1.
Who is Youssef Zalal fighting next?
Youssef Zalal's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Youssef Zalal fight last?
Youssef Zalal most recently fought Aljamain Sterling at UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal on Saturday, April 25, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Youssef Zalal fight in?
Youssef Zalal fights at Featherweight.
Is Youssef Zalal ranked in the UFC?
Youssef Zalal is currently ranked #8 in the UFC Featherweight division.
How many knockouts does Youssef Zalal have?
Youssef Zalal has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Youssef Zalal won?
Youssef Zalal has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Youssef Zalal?
Youssef Zalal is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.
How much does Youssef Zalal weigh?
Youssef Zalal weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).
What is Youssef Zalal's reach?
Youssef Zalal has a reach of 72" (183 cm).
How old is Youssef Zalal?
Youssef Zalal is 30 years old (born Sep 4, 1996).
Where is Youssef Zalal from?
Youssef Zalal is from Morocco.
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