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Fight Card
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Middleweight
VS
HEX MWAustralian FC MWFormer UFC MW
24-6 / Age 36 / 193cm
Reach 203cm / 3連敗
VS
BF MWAG LHW
17-1 / Age 32 / 188cm
Reach 185cm / 1連勝
Finish Stats
58%
KO
71%
0%
SUB
0%
58%
FIN
71%
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
KOSUB
Knees & Punches
2
Kick
2
KO/TKO
2
Counter Right
1
Left Hook to Ground & Pound
1
Knees
2
KO/TKO
2
Retirement
2
Double Spinning Backfist
1
Left Hook
1
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Israel Adesanya is a BJJ purple belt.
Israel Adesanya is a Nigerian-born middleweight fighter with a record of 24-5-0. Competing in the UFC, he is a former two-time Middleweight Champion celebrated for his elite kickboxing, fluid movement, and precision striking. His recent career includes a spectacular knockout victory over Alex Pereira to reclaim his title at UFC 287. Following battles with Sean Strickland, Dricus Du Plessis, and Nassourdine Imavov, he remains one of the most prominent figures in MMA.
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Adesanya is actively engaging with his fans ahead of his upcoming fight against Joe Pyfer in Seattle on March 28th. Through a partnership with Tradeify, he announced a "Massive Giveaway" offering two winners and their guests a full VIP experience, including round-trip flights, hotel stays, and VIP seating to watch the event live. He has also been sharing his enthusiasm for digital collectibles and "The Champion Mindset" series.
Sharaputdin Magomedov, known as "Shara Bullet," is a Russian middleweight striker in the UFC with a professional record of 16 wins and 1 loss. Standing 6'2" with a 73-inch reach, he is celebrated for his elite Muay Thai and creative kickboxing style. In his most recent outing in July 2025, he earned a unanimous decision victory over Marc-André Barriault. This followed a loss to Michael Page and a spectacular double spinning backfist knockout against Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308.
Flyweight (125 lbs)|3R
VS
Former Shooto Brasil FlyW
17-5 / Age 32 / 170cm
Reach 174cm / 1連勝 / BJJ
VS
WFF FlyW
15-9-2 / Age 36 / 163cm
Reach 168cm / 1連敗 / Capoeira, BJJ
Finish Stats
29%
KO
38%
64%
SUB
23%
93%
FIN
62%
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
KOSUB
Rear Naked Choke
6
Arm Triangle Choke
2
Kimura
1
Left Hook & Ground Strikes
1
Ground & Pound
1
Rear Naked Choke
3
Uppercut to Ground Strikes
1
Right Cross to Ground & Pound
1
Counter Right
1
KO/TKO
1
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Jafel Filho defeated Albazi in grappling.
Bruno Silva is a teammate of Cejudo.
Jafel Filho is a Brazilian flyweight contender in the UFC with a professional record of 17-4-0. Standing 5'7" with a 68.5-inch reach, he is a highly skilled submission specialist known for his finishing ability on the ground. His recent performances include a first-round kimura victory over Clayton Carpenter and a submission win against Ode Osbourne. Since joining the UFC, he has consistently demonstrated high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and tactical composure.
Bruno Silva is a Brazilian Flyweight competitor in the UFC with a professional record of 15-8-2. Standing 5'4" with a 66-inch reach, he is known for his aggressive finishing ability and well-rounded skill set. In his recent outings, he suffered a narrow split decision loss to Charles Johnson, which followed an impressive submission victory over Hyun Sung Park. His 2024 campaign featured a standout knockout win against Cody Durden via a powerful uppercut.
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In July 2020, Silva displayed his competitive drive by closely watching the flyweight division matches during the UFC's "Fight Island" events. He took to social media to challenge several established names in the weight class, including Tim Elliott and Ryan Benoit, signaling his eagerness to return to the Octagon and climb the rankings by facing veteran opponents.
Middleweight (185 lbs)|3R
HXMMA MW (3 def.)
11-3 / Age 31 / 191cm
Reach 193cm / 4連勝
DebutVS
8-1
Finish Stats
80%
KO
0%
0%
SUB
0%
80%
FIN
0%
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
KOSUB
Leg Injury
1
Punches & Knee
1
Knees to the Head
1
Eye Injury
1
KO/TKO
1
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Matthieu Duclos is a French middleweight fighter with a professional record of 10-3-0. Standing 191cm with a 196cm reach, he is currently a standout competitor in Hexagone MMA. He is on a four-fight winning streak, most recently securing a victory against Ilian Bouafia in April 2026. Prior to that, he earned consecutive stoppage wins over Moacir Rocha and Thiago Hayne, following a unanimous decision victory against Daichi Mikami.
Bantamweight (135 lbs)|3R
ICF BWIMMAF BW GP
16-2 / Age 28 / 165cm
8連勝
DebutVS
15-1
Finish Stats
35%
KO
0%
48%
SUB
0%
83%
FIN
0%
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
KOSUB
KO/TKO
5
Rear Naked Choke
3
Punches
2
Ninja Choke
2
Guillotine Choke
2
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Currently riding an eight-fight win streak, competing mainly in UAE Warriors
Won gold in the flyweight division at the 2016 IMMAF Amateur World Championships
Abdul Hussein is a professional mixed martial artist from Finland who competes in the Bantamweight division. Holding a record of 15 wins and 2 losses, he is currently on an impressive 8-fight winning streak. He recently secured a first-round victory over Tyson Nam via punches in December 2025. This followed a dominant run in UAE Warriors where he achieved consecutive finishes, including a rear naked choke against Gift Walker and a bulldog choke against Eduardo Mora.
