Israeli Fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon Wins Intense GFN Bout Against John Linker

Israeli mixed martial artist Ahavat Hashem Gordon secured a hard-fought victory over John Linker by judges' decision at the GFN event hosted by the Gordon brothers. Both fighters gave their all throughout the match, but Gordon was sharper in the decisive moments, earning a prestigious win. After the fight, Gordon expressed his emotions, saying, "Thank you all. Every blow I took made me see black, he hit very hard. I knew I had to survive, I gave everything and followed the instructions." He described the battle as evenly matched and dedicated his victory to the people of Israel, highlighting the diverse crowd that came to support and show that "the people of Israel are alive." Linker also praised the fight and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete in Israel, saying, "It was a great fight. I've always wanted to come to Israel and I'm very happy for the chance. I enjoyed it, thank you to the people of Israel for the support." The event took place on July 28, 2026.