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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Feb. 18: Youssef Zalal darts into featherweight top 15
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Feb. 18: Youssef Zalal darts into featherweight top 15

Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following UFC Fight Night 251 in Las Vegas. 

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Posted on February 19, 2025, 3:00 am By
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Youssef Zalal likes Yair Rodriguez, Brian Ortega as names to get him to UFC’s next level
Youssef Zalal likes Yair Rodriguez, Brian Ortega as names to get him to UFC’s next level

It’s only been 30 months since Youssef Zalal was bounced from the UFC, but it might as well have been a lifetime ago. 

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Youssef Zalal accuses Calvin Kattar of greasing at UFC Fight Night 251
Youssef Zalal accuses Calvin Kattar of greasing at UFC Fight Night 251

Youssef Zalal claims Calvin Kattar felt like he had “vaseline all over his legs” during their UFC Vegas 102 co-main event. 

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‘Welcome back, Usain Bolt’: Pros react to Youssef Zalal’s methodical win, lackluster ending at UFC Vegas 102
‘Welcome back, Usain Bolt’: Pros react to Youssef Zalal’s methodical win, lackluster ending at UFC Vegas 102

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Youssef Zalal picked up a massive victory Saturday at UFC Vegas 102, but he didn’t win everyone over. In the… 

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Posted on February 16, 2025, 2:15 am By
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Youssef Zalal outworks Calvin Kattar for one sided decision win – UFC Vegas 102 Highlights
Youssef Zalal outworks Calvin Kattar for one sided decision win – UFC Vegas 102 Highlights

Surging Moroccan contender, Youssef Zalal continues his run through the featherweight ranks tonight — lodging the most high-profile win… 

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Calvin Kattar vs. Youssef Zalal preview, odds, start time for UFC Fight Night 251
Calvin Kattar vs. Youssef Zalal preview, odds, start time for UFC Fight Night 251

Check out this quick preview of the UFC Fight Night 251 co-main event between Calvin Kattar and Youssef Zalal. 

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Youssef Zalal 2024 Lookback

Rising Featherweight Prospect Youssef Zalal Went 3-0 Inside The Octagon In 2024, Earning Him A Shot At Top 10 Opponent Calvin Kattar At UFC Fight… 

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Youssef Zalal sees Pikachu parallels ahead of Calvin Kattar at UFC Fight Night 251
Youssef Zalal sees Pikachu parallels ahead of Calvin Kattar at UFC Fight Night 251

Youssef Zalal plans to bring Pokemon-esque energy to UFC Fight Night 251. 

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Youssef Zalal eager to “solve the puzzle” of Calvin Kattar at UFC Vegas 102: “Shake up the division”

Puzzle 

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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 189 with Youssef Zalal, Andre Petroski and Vince Morales

Interview 

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Youssef Zalal gets motivation from 15 minutes with UFC champ Ilia Topuria

Youssef Zalal has seen his career do a pretty major 180-degree turnaround the past few years. 

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Calvin Kattar vs. Youssef Zalal in the works for February’s UFC Fight Night 251
Calvin Kattar vs. Youssef Zalal in the works for February’s UFC Fight Night 251

Youssef Zalal’s big 2024 has resulted in a marquee fight to kick off his UFC calendar in 2025. 

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Youssef Zalal vs. Calvin Kattar Targeted for UFC Fight Night 251 on Feb. 15

A featherweight matchup pitting Youssef Zalal against Calvin Kattar is in the works for UFC Fight Night 251. 

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Youssef Zalal sets goal to headline a UFC event in 2025: ‘I’m on the path of doing that’

UFC featherweight prospect Youssef Zalal wants to headline a UFC card in 2025. 

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UFC Edmonton bonuses: Youssef Zalal’s brutal club-and-sub stoppage earns extra $50K
UFC Edmonton bonuses: Youssef Zalal’s brutal club-and-sub stoppage earns extra $50K

Jack Shore and Youssef Zalal | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Youssef Zalal’s return to the UFC has been quite lucrative. Zalal earned an impressive… 

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Posted on November 3, 2024, 5:00 am By
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UFC Fight Night 246 video: Youssef Zalal cracks Jack Shore with knee, taps him with choke
UFC Fight Night 246 video: Youssef Zalal cracks Jack Shore with knee, taps him with choke

Youssef Zalal’s second UFC stint has been glorious as he moves to 3-0 with three submissions since returning to the promotion in March. 

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Youssef Zalal def. Jack Shore at UFC Edmonton: Best photos
Youssef Zalal def. Jack Shore at UFC Edmonton: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Youssef Zalal’s second-round submission win over Jack Shore at UFC Fight Night 246. 

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UFC on ESPN 61 video: Youssef Zalal snatches another neck, taps Jarno Errens standing
UFC on ESPN 61 video: Youssef Zalal snatches another neck, taps Jarno Errens standing

Youssef Zalal remains unbeaten in his second UFC stint. 

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Youssef Zalal sees ‘problem’ Ilia Topuria beating Max Holloway

Youssef Zalal knows how good UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is. 

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Youssef Zalal ecstatic over submission win in UFC return: ‘I am one of the best in the world’

Youssef Zalal reflects on his return win to the UFC at Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 53. 

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Posted on March 24, 2024, 9:00 pm By
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UFC on ESPN 53 video: Youssef Zalal thrives in octagon return, becomes first to tap Billy Quarantillo
UFC on ESPN 53 video: Youssef Zalal thrives in octagon return, becomes first to tap Billy Quarantillo

After his first octagon run ended in a four-fight winless skid, Youssef Zalal returned with a statement performance at UFC on ESPN 53. 

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Billy Quarantillo appreciates Youssef Zalal’s skills, but has clear idea of UFC on ESPN 53 plan

Billy Quarantillo thinks he has his UFC on ESPN 53 opponent figured out. 

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The difference 23 hours can make: Youssef Zalal details the road back to UFC

After nearly two years outside the UFC, Youssef Zalal is back. The 23 hours leading up to his recent offer were a rollercoaster. 

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