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 top 10 best fights.
1. Youssef Zalal loses to Aljamain Sterling via unanimous decision
On April 25, 2026 Youssef Zalal faced Aljamain Sterling in a featherweight bout. Zalal was 29 years old with a record of 18-5-1, and Sterling was 36 with a record of 25-5. Zalal was on a 8-fight winning streak and Sterling was coming off a win. Zalal lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sterling.
2. Youssef Zalal defeats Jordan Griffin
On June 27, 2020 Youssef Zalal faced Jordan Griffin in a featherweight bout. Zalal was 23 years old with a record of 8-2, and Griffin was 30 with a record of 18-7. Zalal was on a 2-fight winning streak and Griffin was coming off a win. Zalal won via unanimous decision.
3. 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.
4. Youssef Zalal defeats Austin Lingo
On February 8, 2020 Youssef Zalal faced Austin Lingo in a featherweight bout. Zalal was 23 years old with a record of 7-2, and Lingo was 25 with a record of 7-0. Zalal was coming off a win and Lingo was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Zalal won via unanimous decision.
5. Youssef Zalal submits Jack Shore
On November 2, 2024 Youssef Zalal faced Jack Shore in a featherweight bout. Zalal was 28 years old with a record of 15-5-1, and Shore was 29 with a record of 17-2. Zalal was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Shore was coming off a loss. Zalal submitted Jack Shore via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round.
6. Youssef Zalal submits Jarno Errens
On August 10, 2024 Youssef Zalal faced Jarno Errens in a featherweight bout. Zalal was 27 years old with a record of 14-5-1, and Errens was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zalal was on a 4-fight winning streak. Zalal submitted Jarno Errens via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Youssef Zalal KOs Jake Childers
On January 20, 2023 Youssef Zalal faced Jake Childers in a featherweight bout. Zalal was 26 years old with a record of 11-5-1, and Childers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zalal was coming off a win. Zalal stopped Jake Childers via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Youssef Zalal KOs Edwin Chavez
On November 18, 2022 Youssef Zalal faced Edwin Chavez in a featherweight bout. Zalal was 26 years old with a record of 10-5-1, and Chavez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zalal stopped Edwin Chavez via TKO in the 1st round.
9. 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.
10. Youssef Zalal submits Vadim Zadnipryanyi
On August 19, 2023 Youssef Zalal fought Vadim Zadnipryanyi for the vacant King of Sparta Tournament featherweight title. Zalal was 26 years old with a record of 12-5-1, and Zadnipryanyi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zalal was on a 2-fight winning streak. Zalal submitted Vadim Zadnipryanyi via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.