Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal
5'7" · 71" · Orthodox
Height · Reach · Stance
5'10" · 72" · Switch
Career rates
26-5-0 · UFC 18-5-0
Record (pro · UFC)
18-6-1 · UFC 8-4-1
16
Wins vs .500+ opponents
4
4.26
Sig. strikes landed / min
2.78
2.15
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
1.79
52.6%
Striking accuracy
50.9%
59.2%
Striking defense
64.9%
2.54
Takedowns / 15 min
1.84
32.2%
Takedown accuracy
31.7%
44.9%
Takedown defense
55.8%
0.64
Sub attempts / 15 min
1.29
33.1%
Control time
29.0%
33.3%
Finish rate
50.0%
14:22
Avg fight time
12:33
Profiles & shared opponents
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ Aljamain Sterling ■ Youssef Zalal
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: April 25, 2026 — W for Aljamain Sterling · Decision - Unanimous R5
| Common opponent | Sterling | Zalal |
|---|---|---|
| Calvin Kattar | W 2024 | W 2025 |