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Next bout scheduled
Abdul-Malik will face off against Cody Brundage at UFC Atlanta on June 14, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Abdul-Malik, who is coming off a knockout win over Nick Klein in February, will face off against Cody Brundage in June. The 27-year-old Maryland native, who is 8-0 in his professional career and 2-0 with the UFC, will look to stay perfect in June.
Abdul-Malik, who is coming off a knockout win over Nick Klein in February, will face off against Cody Brundage in June. The 27-year-old Maryland native, who is 8-0 in his professional career and 2-0 with the UFC, will look to stay perfect in June.
Finds range after slow start
Abdul-Malik defeated Nick Klein via TKO (strikes) at 3:24 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Seattle in Seattle.
ANALYSIS
When one fighter is a -1300 favorite, you expect domination from start to finish. We didn't get that here from Abdul-Malik. Yes, the finish was impressive and his power is clearly legitimate, but he got dropped by a spinning elbow from Klein in Round 1 and was in all sorts of trouble. It shouldn't come as much of a shock given this was just the eighth professional fight for the 27-year-old Maryland native. Abdul-Malik's ceiling is massive, but expect some bumps in the road along the way.
When one fighter is a -1300 favorite, you expect domination from start to finish. We didn't get that here from Abdul-Malik. Yes, the finish was impressive and his power is clearly legitimate, but he got dropped by a spinning elbow from Klein in Round 1 and was in all sorts of trouble. It shouldn't come as much of a shock given this was just the eighth professional fight for the 27-year-old Maryland native. Abdul-Malik's ceiling is massive, but expect some bumps in the road along the way.
New opponent in Seattle
Abdul-Malik will now face Nick Klein in a middleweight matchup at UFC Seattle on Feb. 22, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Like his opponent, Abdul-Malik is also a product of Dana White's Contender Series, where he picked up a stoppage victory to earn a contract. While Klein is making his debut, Abdul-Malik does have one UFC fight under his belt, a bonus-winning victory over Dusko Todorovic last November. Abdul-Malik is a younger fighter who will also sport height and reach advantages.
Like his opponent, Abdul-Malik is also a product of Dana White's Contender Series, where he picked up a stoppage victory to earn a contract. While Klein is making his debut, Abdul-Malik does have one UFC fight under his belt, a bonus-winning victory over Dusko Todorovic last November. Abdul-Malik is a younger fighter who will also sport height and reach advantages.
Trocoli up next
Abdul-Malik is scheduled to Antonio Trocoli in a middleweight fight at UFC Seattle on Feb. 22, per Nolan King of MMA Junkie.
ANALYSIS
2025 is on the verge of being Abdul-Malik's first full year as a UFC athlete, and he will look to begin the year by logging his second consecutive win. He debuted with a first-round TKO to Dusko Todorovic.
2025 is on the verge of being Abdul-Malik's first full year as a UFC athlete, and he will look to begin the year by logging his second consecutive win. He debuted with a first-round TKO to Dusko Todorovic.
Flawless effort in UFC debut
Abdul-Malik defeated Dusko Todorovic via TKO (strikes) at 2:44 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Abdul-Malik earned his UFC opportunity with a knockout win over Wes Schulz on Dana White's Contender Series in mid-August. He was back here making his official debut with the company and looked great in the process. He quickly and emphatically overwhelmed Todorovic on the feet, eventually dropping him with a knee and earning the stoppage after some huge follow-up shots. We'll have to see how Abdul-Malik looks when the competition level increases, but this was a flawless debut for the newcomer.
Abdul-Malik earned his UFC opportunity with a knockout win over Wes Schulz on Dana White's Contender Series in mid-August. He was back here making his official debut with the company and looked great in the process. He quickly and emphatically overwhelmed Todorovic on the feet, eventually dropping him with a knee and earning the stoppage after some huge follow-up shots. We'll have to see how Abdul-Malik looks when the competition level increases, but this was a flawless debut for the newcomer.