Israeli Fighters Shine at GFN 1 Event in Tel Aviv with Stunning Knockouts and Key Victories

The GFN 1 fighting event, hosted by the Gordon brothers, took place on July 27, 2026, at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, delivering an exciting night of mixed martial arts and kickboxing. The card featured 12 bouts with Israeli fighters showcasing strong performances, including a women's fight and headline matches involving the Gordon brothers.

In the early card, five Israeli fighters secured victories: Guy Mor Alon defeated Arons Grodis, Or Moshe beat Panayiotis Kosis, Zohar Hayut won against Radek Stadler, Max Branis overcame Alexander Skrov, and Natas Stopak lost to Guy Hajaj. In the women's bout, Nili Block dominated Isabel Monique de Oliveira, winning by judges' decision after controlling the fight throughout.

Eliai Barzilai delivered the highlight of the night with a major win over former UFC fighter Lucas Almeida by unanimous decision, improving his record to 8-1 and moving closer to joining the UFC. Barzilai was cornered by Jean Silva, who traveled to Israel specifically for the event. In kickboxing, Vanata defeated Israeli Nathan Levy by split decision after controlling most of the fight.

The main event featured the Gordon brothers. Kibadi Gordon electrified the crowd with a first-round knockout of Jose Alberto Quinones, sending the arena into a frenzy. Following him, Ruach Shem faced Maximus Bayantos in another highly anticipated bout. The event fulfilled expectations, highlighting Israeli talent and setting the stage for future international opportunities.