Best fights of Youssef Zalal
Over 9 years as a professional, Youssef Zalal has compiled a 18-6-1 (14) record, including one title fight across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Youssef Zalal submits Josh Emmett
On October 4, 2025 Youssef Zalal faced Josh Emmett in a featherweight bout. Zalal was 29 years old with a record of 17-5-1, and Emmett was 40 with a record of 19-5. Zalal was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Emmett was coming off a loss. Zalal submitted Josh Emmett via armbar in the 1st round.
2. Youssef Zalal submits Billy Quarantillo
On March 23, 2024 Youssef Zalal faced Billy Quarantillo in a featherweight bout. Zalal was 27 years old with a record of 13-5-1, and Quarantillo was 35 with a record of 18-5. Zalal was on a 3-fight winning streak and Quarantillo was coming off a win. Zalal submitted Billy Quarantillo via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.