Hussein Salem

"Buffalo"

12-7-0

IraqLast 5

Amateur MMA 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Elias Boudegzdame · Submission · Jul 10, 2026

12-7-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Elias BoudegzdameSUB · R1 2:55

PFLPFL MENA 10: Riyadh·July 10, 2026

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Hussein Salem holds a professional MMA record of 12-7-0. Salem has 23 professional MMA bouts on record. Salem has won 14 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. Most recent fight: July 10, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, ONE, BRAVE CF.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
DOB: Jan 1, 1993
Age: 33
Nationality: Iraq
Birthplace: Baghdad, Iraq

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 12-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed1.68per min

88% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.98per min

8% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

Takedowns stuffed20%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Hussein Salem sits in the top 25.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

LOSS
vs Elias Boudegzdame
PFL MENA 10: Riyadh· Jul 10, 2026· Featherweight· 12-7 vs 21-9
SUB
R1 · 2:55
LOSS
vs Elias Boudegzdame
PFL MENA 10 (postponed)· Jun 19, 2026· Featherweight
SUB
R1 · 2:55
LOSS
vs Assem Ghanem
Professional Fighters League - PFL MENA 1: 2025 First Round· May 9, 2025· Featherweight· 12-6 vs 5-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Walter Cogliandro
ONE 171: Qatar· Feb 20, 2025· Featherweight· 12-5 vs 14-7-1
KO
R1 · 2:25
WIN
vs Jayson Margallo
UAE Warriors 54· Sep 28, 2024· Featherweight· 11-5 vs 12-9
SUB
R2 · 1:57
LOSS
vs Mark Gregory Valerio
UAE Warriors 41· May 19, 2023· Featherweight· 10-5 vs 8-8
TKO
R1 · 0:11
WIN
vs Arlan Faurillo
UAE Warriors 34· Oct 20, 2022· Lightweight· 10-4 vs 2-5
TKO
R1 · 0:55
WIN
vs Nizar Ben Amara
UAE Warriors 31· Jul 3, 2022· Featherweight· 9-4 vs 5-2
SUB
R1 · 2:00
WIN
vs Hamza Bougamza
UAE Warriors 29· Mar 27, 2022· Featherweight· 8-4 vs 3-4
SUB
R1 · 3:34
LOSS
vs Youssef Ghrairi
UAE Warriors 23· Oct 28, 2021· Featherweight· 7-4 vs 9-2
MD
WIN
vs Gerson Pereira
Brave CF 48· Mar 18, 2021· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 12-9
TKO
R2
WIN
vs Shakhriyor Jurayev
UAE Warriors 14· Nov 27, 2020· Featherweight· 6-3 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 4:45
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Iraqi CFC· Sep 28, 2018· 7-4
TKO
WIN
vs Mohammed Wahed
Iraqi CFC 9· Sep 14, 2017· Featherweight· 5-3 vs 0-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Izzeddine Al Derbani
Desert Force 20· Jan 25, 2016· Featherweight· 4-3 vs 4-0
SD
WIN
vs Ayad Shaker×1Title bout · Title win #1
Iraqi CFC 7· Oct 31, 2015· Featherweight· 4-2 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Bachir Yammine
Desert Force 18· Aug 17, 2015· Featherweight· 3-2 vs 2-1
SUB
R1 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Izzeddine Al Derbani
Desert Force 17· May 25, 2015· Featherweight· 2-2 vs 3-0
DQ
WIN
vs Muntazer Qasim
Iraqi CFC 6· Apr 4, 2015· 2-1 vs 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Ramadan Noaman
Desert Force Al Academiya· Sep 15, 2014· Featherweight· 2-2
DEC
LOSS
vs Ghaleb Al Harahsheh
Desert Force Al Academiya· Sep 15, 2014· Featherweight· 1-2
SUB
R1 · 1:31
LOSS
vs Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady
Desert Force 11· Mar 7, 2014· Featherweight· 1-1 vs 4-0
SUB
R2 · 1:54
WIN
vs Anwar Abed Ali
Iraqi CFC 4· Mar 1, 2014· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1603▼11
Peak: 1639Oct 20, 2022
Rated fights: 21

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Frequently asked questions

When does Hussein Salem fight next?

Hussein Salem has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Hussein Salem's record?

Hussein Salem's professional MMA record is 12-7-0.

Who is Hussein Salem fighting next?

Hussein Salem's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Hussein Salem fight last?

Hussein Salem most recently fought Elias Boudegzdame at PFL MENA 10: Riyadh on Friday, July 10, 2026, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Hussein Salem fight in?

Hussein Salem fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Hussein Salem have?

Hussein Salem has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How tall is Hussein Salem?

Hussein Salem is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Hussein Salem weigh?

Hussein Salem weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Hussein Salem's reach?

Hussein Salem has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Hussein Salem?

Hussein Salem is 33 years old (born Jan 1, 1993).

Where is Hussein Salem from?

Hussein Salem is from Iraq.

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CAREER SUMMARY