This is the kind of fight that can end in a flash or turn into a chess match of striking and timing. On one side, we have the undefeated and explosive Mansur Abdul-Malik. On the other, the elite kickboxing technician with a growing MMA resume, Yousri Belgaroui.
Mansur Abdul‑Malik
Last 3 bouts
Win. Antonio Trocoli (submission)
Win. Nick Klein (TKO)
Win. Duško Todorović (TKO)
Fighting style
High‑pace, finish‑oriented fighter blending wrestling strength with powerful striking.
Strengths
Explosive power with multiple early finishes
Strong wrestling base and control in scrambles
Physically imposing with an aggressive pace
Versatility (TKOs and submissions)
Weaknesses
Hasn’t faced many top‑10 threats yet
Can slow down in later rounds if early attack doesn’t land
Still developing high‑level technical striking
Keys to victory
Start fast and look for early finishes
Use wrestling to control where the fight takes place
Mix power with pressure to overwhelm Belgaroui
Avoid prolonged striking battles where Belgaroui’s length can show
Yousri Belgaroui
Last 3 bouts
Win. Azamat Bekoev (KO)
Win. Taiga Iwasaki (TKO)
Fighting style
Striker first with kickboxing roots, long reach, and heavy hands.
Strengths
Elite striking and kickboxing pedigree (UFC)
Long reach and physical advantages (UFC)
Finishing ability with a high KO percentage (Tapology)
Unpredictable angles for opponents not used to elite kickboxers (MMA Mania)
Weaknesses
Grappling and wrestling defense less proven (UFC)
Limited experience against strong takedown artists (MMA Mania)
Can struggle if pace gets physically grinded out (Reddit)
Keys to victory
Keep the fight standing and use reach advantage
Use high‑level striking combinations to outpoint Abdul‑Malik
Defend takedowns and avoid wrestling control
Make Abdul‑Malik pay when he closes distance
Odds
Mansur Abdul-Malik -122
Yousri Belgaroui +102
