Fighter

Hussein Salem

"Buffalo"

12-6-0

Iraq

Amateur MMA 1-0

NEXT FIGHT

vs Elias Boudegzdame

PFLPFL MENA 10 (postponed)·Friday, June 19, 2026

UFCal Elo rating

Current: 1506▼36
Peak: 1542Feb 20, 2025
Rated fights: 2

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Hussein Salem holds a professional MMA record of 12-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 22 bouts on record. Hussein Salem has won 15 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: May 9, 2025. 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

Upcoming

PFLPFL MENA 10 (postponed)Jun 19, 2026
vs Elias BoudegzdameFeatherweight

Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hussein Salem's record?

Hussein Salem's professional MMA record is 12-6-0.

When does Hussein Salem fight next?

Hussein Salem fights Elias Boudegzdame on Friday, June 19, 2026 at PFL MENA 10 (postponed).

Who is Hussein Salem fighting next?

Hussein Salem's next opponent is Elias Boudegzdame at PFL MENA 10 (postponed).

Who did Hussein Salem fight last?

Hussein Salem most recently fought Assem Ghanem at Professional Fighters League - PFL MENA 1: 2025 First Round on Friday, May 9, 2025 — LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Hussein Salem fight in?

Hussein Salem fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Hussein Salem have?

Hussein Salem has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win 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.