{"id":184253,"date":"2025-10-02T05:08:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T05:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/184253\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T05:08:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T05:08:09","slug":"when-is-youssef-zalals-next-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/184253\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is Youssef Zalal’s Next Fight?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moroccan MMA star Youssef Zalal has quietly and steadily become a top contender in the UFC featherweight division. His elite grappling and constantly improving striking skills have helped him crack a spot in the division\u2019s rankings.<\/p>\n

When he returns inside the octagon, his MMA odds<\/a> will be available at BetMGM\u2019s sportsbook<\/a>. But who will he face next, and when will it happen? Find out below.<\/p>\n

When Is Youssef Zalal\u2019s Next Fight?<\/p>\n

Zalal\u2019s next opponent is fellow UFC featherweight contender Josh Emmett, who he\u2019ll face in the main card of UFC 320 on Oct. 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

Youssef Zalal\u2019s MMA Record and Statistics<\/p>\n

MMA record: 17-5-1
\nWins by TKO\/KO: 4
\nWins by decision: 4
\nStriking accuracy: 51%
\nSignificant strikes landed per minute: 3.07
\nSignificant strikes absorbed: 1.80
\nTakedown average per 15 minutes: 2.09
\nSubmission average per 15 minutes: 1.32
\nSignificant strikes defense: 67%
\nTakedown defense: 59%
\nKnockdown average: 0.22
\nAverage fight time: 12:26<\/p>\n

Youssef Zalal\u2019s Notable Wins\u00a0<\/p>\n

Zalal\u2019s notable wins in the UFC were against Austin Lingo, Jordan Griffin, Peter Barrett, Billy Quarantillo, Jarno Errens, Jack Shore, and Calvin Kattar.<\/p>\n

Youssef Zalal\u2019s UFC Earnings<\/p>\n

Zalal\u2019s estimated UFC earnings are not publicly known, but in his fight against Kattar, he secured $120,000.<\/p>\n

Youssef Zalal\u2019s Team and Corner<\/p>\n

Zalal is part of FactoryX Muay Thai in Englewood, Colorado, where Kru Marc Montoya is the head coach.<\/p>\n

Aside from Zalal, other active UFC fighters from the team are Brandon Royval, Dustin Jacoby, and Chris Gutierrez.<\/p>\n

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