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Youssef Zalal

"The Moroccan Devil"

18-6-1

Youssef Zalal

Bio

Moroccan submission specialist on a second UFC run after being released in 2022. Earned five straight UFC wins — including an armbar of Josh Emmett at UFC 320 — before dropping a decision to Aljamain Sterling at UFC Fight Night 274 (Apr 25, 2026).

Tale of the Tape

Record18-6-1
DivisionFeatherweight (145 lb)
StatusContender
NicknameThe Moroccan Devil
Age30
NationalityMoroccan
Height5'10" / 178cm
Reach72" / 183cm
StanceOrthodox
Win methodsKO/TKO 4 · SUB 10 · DEC 4

Bout History

LWW
Lvs Aljamain SterlingUFC Fight Night 274, Apr 25, 202618-6-1
Wvs Josh EmmettUFC 320, Oct 4, 202518-5-1
Wvs Calvin KattarUFC Fight Night 251, Feb 15, 202517-5-1

Most recent first. The last column is the record after that bout.

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