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Hussein Salem
Fighter

Hussein Salem

"Buffalo"
12-7-0IraqIraqLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-0
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CAREER SUMMARY

Hussein Salem holds a professional MMA record of 12-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 23 bouts on record. Hussein 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. In the UFC, Hussein Salem lands 5.14 significant strikes per minute with 88% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 10, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, ONE.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
DOB
1993-01-01
Age
33
Nationality
Iraq
Birthplace
Baghdad, Iraq

Career stats

Tracked fightsSource: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed5.14per min
88% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.11per min
8% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Elias Boudegzdame
    PFLPFL MENA 10: Riyadh· Jul 10, 2026· Lightweight· 12-6 vs 20-9
    SUB
    R1 · 2:55
  2. LOSS
    vs Elias Boudegzdame
    PFLPFL MENA 10 (postponed)· Jun 19, 2026· Featherweight
    SUB
    R1 · 2:55
  3. LOSS
    vs Assem Ghanem
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL MENA 1: 2025 First Round· May 9, 2025· Featherweight· 12-5 vs 4-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Walter Cogliandro
    ONEONE 171: Qatar· Feb 20, 2025· Featherweight· 11-5 vs 14-6-1
    KO
    R1 · 2:25
  5. WIN
    vs Jayson Margallo
    UAE Warriors 54· Sep 28, 2024· Featherweight· 10-5 vs 12-8
    SUB
    R2 · 1:57
  6. LOSS
    vs Mark Gregory Valerio
    UAE Warriors 41· May 19, 2023· Featherweight· 10-4 vs 7-8
    TKO
    R1 · 0:11
  7. WIN
    vs Arlan Faurillo
    UAE Warriors 34· Oct 20, 2022· Lightweight· 9-4 vs 2-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:55
  8. WIN
    vs Nizar Ben Amara
    UAE Warriors 31· Jul 3, 2022· Featherweight· 8-4 vs 5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:00
  9. WIN
    vs Hamza Bougamza
    UAE Warriors 29· Mar 27, 2022· Featherweight· 7-4 vs 3-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:34
  10. LOSS
    vs Youssef Ghrairi
    UAE Warriors 23· Oct 28, 2021· Featherweight· 7-3 vs 8-2
    MD
  11. WIN
    vs Gerson Pereira
    BRAVE CF 48· Mar 18, 2021· Lightweight· 6-3 vs 12-8
    TKO
    R2 · 3:35
  12. WIN
    vs Shakhriyor Juraev
    UAE Warriors 14· Nov 27, 2020· Featherweight· 5-3 vs 0-0
    SUB
    R1 · 4:45
  13. WIN
    vs TBA
    Iraqi CFC· Sep 28, 2018· 6-4
    TKO
  14. WIN
    vs Mohammed Wahed
    Iraqi CFC 9· Sep 14, 2017· Featherweight· 4-3 vs 0-0
    SUB
  15. LOSS
    vs Izzeddine Al Derbani
    Desert Force 20· Jan 25, 2016· Featherweight· 4-2 vs 3-0
    SD
  16. WIN
    vs Ayad Shaker×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Iraqi CFC 7· Oct 31, 2015· Featherweight· 3-2 vs 0-0
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Bachir Yammine
    Desert Force 18· Aug 17, 2015· Featherweight· 2-2 vs 2-0
    SUB
    R1 · 5:00
  18. LOSS
    vs Izzeddine Al Derbani
    Desert Force 17· May 25, 2015· Featherweight· 2-1 vs 2-0
    DQ
  19. WIN
    vs Muntazer Qasim
    Iraqi CFC 6· Apr 4, 2015· 1-1 vs 1-0
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Ramadan Noaman
    Desert Force Al Academiya· Sep 15, 2014· Featherweight· 1-2
    DEC
  21. LOSS
    vs Ghaleb Al Harahsheh
    Desert Force Al Academiya· Sep 15, 2014· Featherweight· 1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:31
  22. LOSS
    vs Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady
    Desert Force 11· Mar 7, 2014· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 3-0
    SUB
    R2 · 1:54
  23. WIN
    vs Anwar Abed Ali
    Iraqi CFC 4· Mar 1, 2014· Featherweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
    TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1602▼12
Peak
1640Oct 20, 2022
Rated fights
21
15001600201520172019202120232025Mar 1, 2014 · 1541Mar 7, 2014 · 1503Sep 15, 2014 · 1497Sep 15, 2014 · 1469Apr 4, 2015 · 1543May 25, 2015 · 1518Aug 17, 2015 · 1546Oct 31, 2015 · 1567Jan 25, 2016 · 1559Sep 14, 2017 · 1569Nov 27, 2020 · 1561Mar 18, 2021 · 1587Oct 28, 2021 · 1569Mar 27, 2022 · 1591Jul 3, 2022 · 1620Oct 20, 2022 · 1640May 19, 2023 · 1598Sep 28, 2024 · 1615Feb 20, 2025 · 1630May 9, 2025 · 1620Jul 10, 2026 · 16021602

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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 Lightweight.

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.