Besam Yousef

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	1
Record:	6-1-0
Summary:	Well-rounded, aggressive striking

Fighter Info

From:	Al-Hassake Syria
Fights Out Of:	Gothenburg Sweden
Age:	27
Height:	5' 11" ( 180 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )

Media

UFC® on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs Silva live at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday, April 14, 2012

Apr 14, 2012
Unbeaten as a pro, Swedish boxing medalist Besam Yousef will be put to the test when he faces Simeon Thoresen. Norway’s Thoresen has become one of Europe’s top submission artists, finishing 14 of his 16 pro wins via tap out.

Apr 14, 2012
Simeon Thoresen breaks down the performance that made him the first Norwegian to earn a victory in the UFC®.

Apr 14, 2012 1:00
UFC on Fuel TV weigh in event at Ericsson Globe on April 13, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Apr 13, 2012

All Besam Yousef Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

52% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

57% Standing

36% Clinch

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Simeon Thoresen	UFC on FUEL TV : Gustafsson vs. Silva Apr 14, 2012	37	1	3	2	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Besam Yousef	UFC on FUEL TV : Gustafsson vs. Silva Apr 14, 2012	28	0	0	0	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch

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Biography

TRAINING: Training with the pro team at Gladius MMA in Sweden, with strength and conditioning.
Thoughts on opponent, Simeon Thoresen? He’s a good opponent.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2003 and got inspired by watching the UFC.

What ranks and titles have you held? The Zone welterweight champion

Do you have any heroes? Growing up I liked Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is every MMA fighter’s dream and I am honored to be on the UFC Sweden fight card!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? None

What was your job before you started fighting? None

Favorite grappling technique: Arm Triangle

Favorite Striking technique: Left Hook

•    Pro since 2008

•    Three wins by submission, two by KO

•    Four first round finishes