UFC fighter Youssef Zalal leaves Factory X gym for new training

UFC bantamweight Youssef Zalal confirmed his departure from Factory X after a long tenure under coach Marc Montoya. Zalal, who holds an 8-4-1 record in the UFC, stated he reached a point in his career where he requires more personalized attention regarding his training. The 30-year-old fighter recently completed a winning streak that ended during his UFC Fight Night 274 headliner against Aljamain Sterling in April. While Montoya served as a long-term mentor, Zalal seeks a new environment to address specific areas of his striking and overall fight preparation. He has begun training alongside coach Trevor Wittman and lightweight Fares Ziam. Zalal expressed that his recent loss to Sterling highlighted a need for more focused development and better access to consistent training partners at the professional level.

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