#8
Record18-5-1
Streak8 Wins
Height5' 10"
Weight66 kg
Reach72"
Age30
Performance
91
Global score
Submission artist
Elo rating 1508 (Peak 1508)
Strengths
- Strike defense96
- Finish rate94
- Strikes absorbed/min93
- Sub attempts/15min92
- Leg strikes87
Weaknesses
- Sig. strikes/min21
- Clinch striking24
- Head strikes25
- Takedown defense31
- Takedown accuracy39
Advanced Statistics
Striking accuracy
Strike defense
Takedown defense
Finish rate
Sig. strikes/min
2.5
Strikes absorbed/min
1.7
Takedowns/15min
1.8
Control/round
1:40
Sub attempts/15min
1.4
Takedown accuracy
21.7%
Updated on 9/13/2026
Summary
Youssef Zalal is a Featherweight MMA fighter with a record of 18-5-1. 30 years old. Currently ranked #8 in the UFC. Represents Morocco. Current streak: 8 Wins.
Archetype
The Submission Specialist
Regularly submits opponents on the ground. A grappling expert.
How does Youssef Zalal win his fights?
KO4
SUB10
DEC4
