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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 2 fights.
| Record: | 6-2-0 |
| Summary: | Well-rounded, aggressive striking |
Fighter Info
| From: | Al-Hassake Syria |
| Fights Out Of: | Gothenburg Sweden |
| Age: | 28 |
| Height: | 5' 11" ( 180 cm ) |
| Weight: | 170 lb ( 77 kg ) |
Media
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Apr 06, 2013 -
Apr 05, 2013 -
Apr 05, 2013 -
Apr 14, 2012
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
133
Types of Successful Strikes
0
71
Striking Defense
39
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
3
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
50
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Papy Abedi |
Apr 6, 2013
|
53 | 4 | 0 | 2 | R3 Decision - Split |
Ways To Watch
|
| Besam Yousef | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Simeon Thoresen |
Apr 14, 2012
|
37 | 1 | 3 | 2 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Besam Yousef | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: A typical day of training would be physical training in the morning and MMA sparring in the evening.
Thoughts on opponent, Stephen Thompson? I know Thompson is a world champion in kickboxing, and he likes to throw kicks a lot. I'm really looking forward to this fight to show what I bring to the division.
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
Thoughts on opponent, Stephen Thompson? I know Thompson is a world champion in kickboxing, and he likes to throw kicks a lot. I'm really looking forward to this fight to show what I bring to the division.
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
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