Youssef Zalal on short-notice Billy Quarantillo fight March 23 and missing out on TUF 32

Interview with Youssef Zalal beneath

Youssef Zalal (13-5-1) discusses his featherweight struggle towards Billy Quarantillo (18-5) at UFC Vegas 89 on March 23. Youssef additionally spoke about not getting chosen for The Final Fighter 32, former opponent Ilia Topuria profitable the UFC featherweight title and the distinction this time round in being within the UFC.

“The distinction is the maturity and confidence. You guys will see what I’m speaking about. I can struggle a whole lot of completely different types, generally the types have to struggle I don’t have to do it. I don’t suppose folks have seen a lot of my placing background within the UFC. You get to see the aggressive Yousef and kickboxing fashion. I’m very excited to deliver that again and actually present that 2.0.” 

Masking MMA since 2008, James Lynch is a contract MMA journalist for MyMMANews and different notable retailers. He is additionally a commentator for Rise Preventing Championships. Comply with him on Twitter/Instagram @LynchOnSports