Youssef Zalal News
Aljamain Sterling reveals message he sent to Youssef Zalal ahead of UFC Vegas 116
Cole Shelton - April 23, 2026
Aljamain Sterling sent Youssef Zalal a text message before their UFC Vegas 116 main event fight was announced. Sterling and Zalal are friends outside the Octagon, but knew a fight between the two was destined to happen, especially with both being legit title contenders. So, once the fight offer came in, Sterling revealed he sent Zalal a text message and wished him the best.
Youssef Zalal aims to 'steal' Aljamain Sterling's resume at UFC Vegas 116
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 23, 2026
Youssef Zalal wants to catapult himself to the top of the UFC featherweight division, and he thinks beating Aljamain Sterling would give him a big resume boost. Zalal and Sterling are scheduled to clash in the UFC Vegas 116 main event on Saturday. It’s by far the biggest bout in Zalal’s pro MMA career. For Sterling, it’s an opportunity to set a young contender back while making a case for a title shot. “Funk Master” believes he can face reigning 145-pound champion Alexander Volkanovski next with an impressive outing.
Aljamain Sterling shares high praise for Youssef Zalal ahead of UFC Vegas 116: 'Very intriguing puzzle'
Cole Shelton - March 17, 2026
Aljamain Sterling knows beating Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116 won’t be easy. Sterling is set to headline the Fight Night card on April 25 at the Apex in a pivotal fight at featherweight. The winner of the fight could very well get the next title shot, so the stakes are high.
UFC 320 Results: Youssef Zalal submits Josh Emmett (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 4, 2025
Tonight’s UFC 320 main card lineup features a highly anticipated featherweight bout featuring Josh Emmett taking on Youssef Zalal. Emmett (19-6 MMA) was most previously seen in action this past April, where he dropped a unanimous decision to top contender Lerone Murphy. Prior to that setback, the heavy-handed 40-year-old was coming off a brutal knockout victory over Bryce Mitchell.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 205 with Youssef Zalal
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2025
The 205th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 320. The lone guest on this week’s show is the ninth-ranked UFC featherweight Youssef Zalal (0:45) to preview his main card bout against Josh Emmett.
Ex-UFC vet sees Youssef Zalal "winning in this [Josh Emmett] fight" at UFC 320
Dylan Bowker - September 16, 2025
Josh Emmett battles Youssef Zalal at UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 on October 4th, and a former UFC fighter has broken down that featherweight fight. Khalid Taha was the combatant in question who broke down the looming contest. Taha did so ahead of his own clash with Edgar Delgado Jimenez that went down at Oktagon 75 on September 13th. Taha appeared on Bowks Talking Bouts and when asked for his thoughts on that UFC 320 fight with Josh Emmett taking on Youssef Zalal, Taha said,
UFC Vegas 102 Results: Youssef Zalal defeats Calvin Kattar (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 102 results, including the featherweight co-main event between Calvin Kattar and Youssef Zalal. Kattar (23-9 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a three-fight losing skid. ‘The Boston Finisher’ is coming off losses to Aljamain Sterling, Arnold Allen and Josh Emmett in his most recent Octagon appearances.