Youssef Zalal, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 18 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw throughout his career. Competing in the featherweight division at 145 lbs., he stands tall at 5' 10' with a reach of 72'. Demonstrating a versatile fighting style, Zalal has shown remarkable skill in both striking and grappling. Throughout his UFC career, he averages 3.03 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 50%. His defense is equally impressive, absorbing an average of 1.78 strikes per minute while maintaining a strike defense rate of 66%. In terms of grappling, Zalal has successfully executed an average of 2.17 takedowns per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 31%. He also attempts an average of 1.4 submissions per 15 minutes during his UFC fights. Notable victories in Zalal's career include defeating Josh Emmett, whose ELO rating was 1091 at the time. In recent years, he has won five consecutive bouts against opponents such as Billy Quarantillo, Jarno Errens, Jack Shore, Calvin Kattar, and most recently, Josh Emmett, where he submitted him with an armbar in October 2025. As of his current UFC ranking, Zalal holds the #7 position in the featherweight division. He trains at Factory X and hails from Casablanca, Morocco.