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Youssef Zalal likes Yair Rodriguez, Brian Ortega as names to get him to UFC's next level #UFCVegas102

  • Youssef Zalal defeated Calvin Kattar by unanimous decision in the UFC Fight Night 251 co-main event, with scores of 28-28, 29-28, and 29-28.
  • This victory marked Zalal's fourth consecutive win since returning to the UFC, which increases his chances for a ranking.
  • Calvin Kattar has lost four fights in a row, previously succumbing to Josh Emmett, Arnold Allen, and Aljamain Sterling.
  • Zalal accused Kattar of greasing prior to the fight, stating he felt like Kattar had 'Vaseline all over his legs'.
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#UFCVegas102 winner Youssef Zalal accuses Calvin Kattar of greasing

Youssef Zalal claims Calvin Kattar felt like he had "vaseline all over his legs" during their UFC Fight Night 251 co-main event.

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‘Welcome Back Usain Bolt’: UFC’s Henry Cejudo Mocks Youssef Zalal’s Fight Style Despite Win Against Calvin Kattar

At UFC Las Vegas 102, Youssef Zalal secured his fourth straight victory against Calvin Kattar, but spending the last round on his bike, avoiding engagement, and playing for time seems to have irked fans and analysts alike.  In the biggest fight of his career so far, Zalal (17-5-1 MMA, 7-3-1 UFC) took on Kattar (23-9 MMA, 7-7 UFC) and walked away with a unanimous decision win (28-28, 29-28, 29-28). He fought a smart, calculated fight. He was quic…

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MMA fighter who once lost to Ilia Topuria blatantly accuses opponent Calvin Kattar of cheating at UFC Vegas 102: "Slipperiest guy I've ever seen"

UFC featherweight Youssef Zalal has hurled accusations against Calvin Kattar after UFC Vegas 102.

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Youssef Zalal wins four-straight since return, defeats Calvin Kattar in UFC Vegas 102 co-main event

Co-headlining the UFC Vegas 102 event was a featherweight bout between no. 10 ranked Calvin Kattar (23-9) and Youssef Zalal (17-5-1).

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UFC Vegas 102: Youssef Zalal Continues Run With Decision Win Over Calvin Kattar

The co-main event of UFC Vegas 102 found featherweight Youssef Zalal on his second stint with the promotion and looking to break into the 145lb rankings against Calvin Kattar. Kattar, despite a three-fight skid, was hanging onto the #10 ranking in the weight class. Zalal, meanwhile, had been perfect since returning to the company. Zalal started out the opening round landed a few low leg kicks at range. Kattar pressed forward but Zalal’s lateral …

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Youssef Zalal Outworks Calvin Kattar, Calls for a Clash with Brian Ortega - UFC Vegas 102 Results (Highlights)

After coming up short in his last three outings, Calvin Kattar returned to the Octagon on Saturday night for a scrap with streaking featherweight standout Youssef Zalal in the UFC Vegas 102 co-main event.  Zalal walked into the bout having won three straight inside the Octagon, including a second-round arm-triangle choke against Jack Shore in ...

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