Youssef Zalal to face Zabit Magomedsharipov in Istanbul main event
Moroccan fighter Youssef Zalal is set to compete against Zabit Magomedsharipov, a former UFC featherweight, in the main event of ACBJJ 22 this Sunday in Istanbul, Turkey. The submission grappling match will be contested at 70 kg and marks Magomedsharipov's anticipated return to competition. Zalal, 29, holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 18 wins, six losses, and one draw. This high-profile bout follows Zalal's defeat to Aljamain Sterling in April, which ended his unbeaten streak in the UFC. The event will also feature a grappling match between former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad and Kerim Engizek at 90 kg. For Zalal, this challenge offers an opportunity to rebound and demonstrate his ground skills against a respected figure in combat sports.
