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Draws Radzhabov on March 2
Al-Selwady will face Loik Radzhabov in a lightweight matchup at UFC Saudi Arabia on March 2, Farah Hannoun of MMAJunkie reports.
ANALYSIS
Al-Sewady is a 28-year-old prospect who suffered back-to-back losses under the banner of Brave CF in 2019 but has since bounced back to win five in a row. The first of that streak came under the banner of LFA, and he proceeded to win three in a row with Fury FC before getting a shot on Contender Series. He made the most of that opportunity, getting a UFC contract despite winning via decision over George Hardwick. He now faces Radzhabov, who is 1-1 under the UFC banner after losing to Mateusz Rebecki via second-round TKO last June. On paper, Al-Selwady will concede three inches in height, but both men sport an identical 69-inch reach.
Al-Sewady is a 28-year-old prospect who suffered back-to-back losses under the banner of Brave CF in 2019 but has since bounced back to win five in a row. The first of that streak came under the banner of LFA, and he proceeded to win three in a row with Fury FC before getting a shot on Contender Series. He made the most of that opportunity, getting a UFC contract despite winning via decision over George Hardwick. He now faces Radzhabov, who is 1-1 under the UFC banner after losing to Mateusz Rebecki via second-round TKO last June. On paper, Al-Selwady will concede three inches in height, but both men sport an identical 69-inch reach.
Earns contract via upset win
Al-Selwady defeated George Hardwick via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. After the show, he was one of five fighters to be awarded an official UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
This was expected to be a showcase fight for Hardwick, but Al-Selwady clearly had other plans. The Palestinian fighter is incredibly fast and was able to use his superior footwork to consistently avoid strikes and tag his opponent with counter shots. Al-Selwady knew he was in a fight by the third round but always found a way to be on the winning end of exchanges. This may have been a more favorable matchup for Al-Selwady than initially anticipated, as he is a natural counter fighter, but his speed and agility should play well in the lightweight division regardless.
This was expected to be a showcase fight for Hardwick, but Al-Selwady clearly had other plans. The Palestinian fighter is incredibly fast and was able to use his superior footwork to consistently avoid strikes and tag his opponent with counter shots. Al-Selwady knew he was in a fight by the third round but always found a way to be on the winning end of exchanges. This may have been a more favorable matchup for Al-Selwady than initially anticipated, as he is a natural counter fighter, but his speed and agility should play well in the lightweight division regardless.