Youssef Zalal
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Aaron Pico booked to face Youssef Zalal in UFC featherweight bout
RumourAljamain Sterling revealed during a Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show appearance that Aaron Pico has been booked to fight Youssef Zalal in the UFC featherweight division. Sterling disclosed the matchup while discussing the options the UFC had floated to him as potential next opponents, noting Pico was already spoken for. The revelation came alongside mentions of Kevin Vallejos as another name the promotion pitched to Sterling for his next outing.
Billy Quarantillo returns at lightweight after knee surgery, brutal cuts
Billy Quarantillo will make his lightweight debut at UFC Fight Night 284 against Diego Ferreira, ending a nearly 20-month layoff. The 37-year-old underwent knee surgery during the absence and decided to move up from featherweight after grueling weight cuts contributed to back-to-back losses against Youssef Zalal and Cub Swanson. Quarantillo described being physically depleted throughout both fight weeks, including vomiting the night before the Zalal bout, and said he never felt normal again after making weight for the Swanson fight.
Frequently asked questions
What is Youssef Zalal's professional MMA record?
Youssef Zalal has a professional MMA record of 18-6-1 (wins-losses-draws).
Who does Youssef Zalal fight next?
Youssef Zalal does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Youssef Zalal?
Youssef Zalal is 29 years old, born September 4, 1996.
How tall is Youssef Zalal?
Youssef Zalal stands 178 cm (5'10") tall, with a 183 cm (72") reach.
Where is Youssef Zalal from?
Youssef Zalal is from United States and competes in the Featherweight division.
What is Youssef Zalal's UFC ranking?
Youssef Zalal is ranked #8 in the UFC Featherweight division.
What is Youssef Zalal's nickname?
Youssef Zalal is known as "The Moroccan Devil".
When was Youssef Zalal's last fight?
Youssef Zalal last fought on April 25, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal, losing to Aljamain Sterling by unanimous decision.
What were the scorecards for Youssef Zalal vs Aljamain Sterling?
Youssef Zalal lost to Aljamain Sterling by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal on April 25, 2026. All three judges (Mike Bell, Derek Cleary, Sal D'amato) scored the fight 49-45 in Aljamain Sterling's favor.
What were the scorecards for Youssef Zalal vs Calvin Kattar?
Youssef Zalal defeated Calvin Kattar by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues on February 15, 2025. All three judges (Mike Bell, Derek Cleary, Junichiro Kamijo) scored the fight 29-28 in Youssef Zalal's favor.
Youssef Zalal is a 29-year-old Featherweight fighter, ranked #8, with a 18-6-1 record. Last fought April 2026.