Featherweight#8 RankedACTIVE
Youssef Zalal
17-5-1
5 Win Streak
Age
29
Height
5'10"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
12:26
Gym
Factory X
UFC Record
8-3-1(12 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 4 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 2R3 4
Last 5
WWWWD
Finish Rate
76%
Bonuses
2
Style
Freestyle
Location
Casablanca, Morocco
Last Fight2025-10-04
JE
W - Josh Emmett
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Youssef ZalalDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
WIN
CK
vs Calvin Kattar
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JS
vs Jack Shore
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R2 0:59
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R2 0:59
WIN
JE
vs Jarno Errens
UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:52
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:52
WIN
BQ
vs Billy Quarantillo
UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:50
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:50
DRAW
DB
vs Da'Mon Blackshear
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
LOSS
SW
vs Sean Woodson
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
SC
vs SeungWoo Choi
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
IT
vs Ilia Topuria
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PB
vs Peter Barrett
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JG
vs Jordan Griffin
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AL
vs Austin Lingo
UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes· 2020-02-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JE
vs Josh Emmett
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Submission
Armbar From Back Control
R1 1:38
-460FAV
SubmissionArmbar From Back Control·R1 1:38·-460
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.1/min
Grappling
2.09 TD
Defense
67%
⚖️Youssef adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
30 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+72% vs div avg
73%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
63%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
47%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
43%
⭐Other
Counters
40%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (73%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (136%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 283% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
50% of subs
Armbar From Back Control
#31
25% of subs
Other
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
#21
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (67%) and Sub/15min (1.3).🔥
Finisher: 76% of wins end in finish (4 KO + 9 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (67%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (139% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
Division Rank#16 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
67%
Elite
Division Rank#1 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
47% acc85%
Clinch
61% acc6%
Ground
50% acc9%
Striking Differential+1.27/min
3.07 landed/min1.80 absorbed/min
3.07
Landed/Min
1.80
Absorbed/Min
0.22
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed419
Sig. Strikes Attempted826
Key Insights
Youssef is a distance-first striker, with 85% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (21%).
Favorable output (1.7:1).
Strong defense at 67%.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 85% of output at range with 47% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
31%
Low
Division Rank#34 of 45
0%100%
TD Defense
59%
Above Avg
Division Rank#33 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
10%
Landed
6
Defended
56
Total
62
2.09
TD / 15min
1.32
Sub / 15min
6
TD Landed
62
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
38
Landed
124
Attempted
31%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
13 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
23%
R2
54%
R3
23%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.09/15min.
Active submission threat (1.32/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (31%).
Prolific submission hunter: 13 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
838
2.29
Ratio
Absorbed
366
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
32.3
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
71%
R3 vs R1 Output
139%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.29x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (32.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 139% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 12 fights
R1 Control
1:07
R2 Control
1:48
R3 Control
1:30
R1 to Final
+48%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+17.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+17.0pp
Body
+2.6pp
Leg
-19.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+2.5pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#37
of 45
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#3
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#16
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#1
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#30
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#12
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#4
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#5
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2964
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights