The man, 23, nicknamed the “Moroccan Devil”, continues his remarkable debut at the UFC, with a third straight victory. With three victories in as many fights at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Youssef Zalal’s debut in the temple of mixed martial arts (MMA) is decidedly more than successful. That’s what the UFC wants, completion,” Barrett reacted at a press conference after the match. With a Moroccan headband on his forehead, Youssef Zalal was modest when asked about his lightning breakthrough in the featherweight category. “Zalal is a very, very talented young fighter,” enthused Luke Thomas, host of a program specializing in MMA for Sirius XM radio.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 10, 2020 12:33 UTC