Combat Edge Intelligence

Luke Riley vs Youssef Zalal

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Youssef Zalal

“The Moroccan Devil”

18-6-1FeatherweightUFC

1735 Good

Tale of the tape

13-0-0 Record 18-6-1
Featherweight Division Featherweight
5'9" Height 5'10"
69" Reach 72"
145 lbs Weight 145 lbs
Next Generation MMA Liverpool Team Factory X

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Luke RileyNow 1739
If they win+16→ 1755
If they lose-16→ 1723
Youssef ZalalNow 1735
If they win+12→ 1747
If they lose-12→ 1723

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Tracked stat edges

5.56
Sig. strikes / min
3.03
57%
Strike accuracy
51%
3.32
Strikes absorbed / min Lower is better
1.78
65%
Strike defense
67%
0
Takedown avg.
2.17
TBD
Takedown accuracy
32%
38%
Takedown defense
59%
0
Submission avg.
1.41

Trajectory

Luke Riley Youssef Zalal
1650 1700 1750 2024 2025 2026

Win method breakdown

9 (69%)
KO/TKO
4 (22%)
0 (0%)
Submission
10 (56%)
4 (31%)
Decision
4 (22%)

Combat Edge model read

Luke Riley51%
Youssef Zalal49%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Luke Riley a 51% favorite over Youssef Zalal in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1739 vs 1735), separated by just 4 points.

Luke Riley enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Luke Riley finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Youssef Zalal 78%.

Youssef Zalal carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.