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

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

In the early card, Israel secured five victories: Guy Mor Alon defeated Arons Grodis, Or Moshe beat Panayiotis Kosis, Zohar Hayut won over 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.

Ilai Barzilai delivered a career-best performance by defeating former UFC fighter Lucas Almeida via 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, Venata won a close split decision against Israeli Nathan Levy after controlling most of the fight.

The main card climaxed with the Gordon brothers' fights. Kibadi Gordon electrified the crowd with a first-round knockout of Jose Alberto Quinones. Following him, Ruach Shem faced Maximus Bayantos in another highly anticipated bout. The event met expectations, thrilling fans with high-level performances and significant victories for Israeli fighters.