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
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
54
Types of Successful Strikes
0
28
Striking Defense
45
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
0
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
75
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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: 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
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
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