Billy Quarantillo vs. Youssef Zalal – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 53: Ribas vs. Namajunas is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Billy Quarantillo will take on Youssef “The Moroccan Devil” Zalal in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 53 card.

Quarantillo brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Zalal, an switch fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 57% striking accuracy, Quarantillo has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 7.71 per minute. On the other hand, Zalal boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.75 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Billy Quarantillo vs. Youssef Zalal matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 35-year-old, Billy Quarantillo is coming in with a 18-5-0 record. Quarantillo will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Damon Jackson at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font in August.

Zalal, meanwhile, is coming off a majority decision draw against Billy Quarantillo on August 5, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz and holds a 13-5-1 record.

Billy Quarantillo has a orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 27-year-old Youssef Zalal is an switch fighter with a 72″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Billy Quarantillo stats

→ Quarantillo’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Quarantillo lands 7.71 significant strikes per minute.
→ Quarantillo’s takedown accuracy is 23%.
→ Quarantillo’s takedown average is 1.31 per 15 minutes.
→ Quarantillo’s takedown defense is 63%.

Quarantillo comes in with 57% striking accuracy, typically landing about 7.71 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Zalal fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 2.75 significant strikes per minute. Billy Quarantillo also has a 23% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.31 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Zalal’s 2.14 takedowns and 60% takedown accuracy.

Youssef Zalal stats

→ Zalal’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Zalal lands 2.75 significant strikes per minute.
→ Zalal’s takedown accuracy is 31%.
→ Zalal’s takedown average is 2.14 per 15 minutes.
→ Zalal’s takedown defense is 60%.

Youssef spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Billy has an average fight time of 11:27 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Billy or Youssef? Sound off in the comments.

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