Hamdy Abdelwahab

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Hamdy Abdelwahab
Born Hamdy El-Said Abdelwahab
(1993-01-22) January 22, 1993 (age 31)
Cairo, Egypt
Other names The Hammer
Nationality Egyptian
Height 6 ft 2 in
Weight 264.5 lb
Division Heavyweight
Reach 73 in
Style Wrestling
Fighting out of New York City, New York
Team Killer B Combat Sports Academy
Wrestling Olympian Greco-Roman Wrestling
Years active 2019–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total 6
Wins 6
By knockout 5
By decision 1
Losses 0
Notable club(s) Killer B Combat Sports Academy
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Egypt
Men's Greco-Roman Wrestling
Africa & Oceania Olympic Qualification Tournament
Gold medal – first place 2016 Algiers –98 kg
Youth Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2010 Singapore –85 kg

Hamdy El-Said Abdelwahab (born January 22, 1993) is an Egyptian Greco-Roman wrestler and mixed martial artist currently competing in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[1] He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 98 kg event at the 2016 Summer Olympics, in which he was eliminated in the round of 16 by Alin Alexuc-Ciurariu.[2][3]

Mixed martial arts career

Gamebred Fighting Championship

Abdelwahab made his mixed martial arts debut for Jorge Masvidal's bare-knuckle MMA promotion Gamebred Fighting Championship, defeating Matthew Strickland via first-round TKO at Gamebred FC 2 on October 1, 2021.[4]

He made his sophomore appearance on Gamebred FC by defeating Connor McKenna by first-round technical knockout at Gamebred FC 3.[5]

iKon Fighting Championship

Abdelwahab next appeared on iKon FC, where he defeated Dustin Clements by third-round technical knockout on January 21, 2022.[6]

He then defeated Matthew Strickland via first-round knockout at iKon FC 3 on June 3, 2022.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On June 28, 2022, it was announced that Abdelwahab had signed with the UFC, making him the first Egyptian fighter to sign with the organization.[8]

Abdelwahab made his promotional debut at UFC 277 against Don'Tale Mayes. He became the first Egyptian to both fight and win in the organization, taking a split decision victory over his opponent.[9]

Abdelwahab was scheduled to face Parker Porter on October 22, 2022, at UFC 280.[10] However, Abdelwahab was removed from the event for unknown reasons and he was replaced by Slim Trabelsi.[11]

Championships and accomplishments

Greco-Roman wrestling

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 6–0 Don'Tale Mayes Decision (split) UFC 277 July 30, 2022 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 5–0 Matthew Strickland KO (punch) Jorge Masvidal's iKon FC 3 June 3, 2022 1 0:27 Richmond, Virginia, United States
Win 4–0 Tyler Lee TKO (punches) Gamebred FC: Freedom Fight Night March 19, 2022 1 0:26 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 3–0 Dustin Clements TKO (leg injury) Jorge Masvidal's iKon FC 1 January 21, 2022 3 3:25 West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Win 2–0 Connor McKenna TKO (punches) Gamebred FC 3 December 17, 2021 1 0:33 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 1–0 Matthew Strickland TKO (punches) Gamebred FC 2 October 1, 2021 1 0:15 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Heavyweight debut.

References

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