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Gordon Brothers Draw 11,000 Fans to Packed MMA Event at Menora Arena
The Gordon brothers headlined a sold-out MMA event at Tel Aviv's Menora Arena, drawing 11,000 fans and securing three wins. Ahavat Hashem Gordon defeated UFC veteran John Lineker and challenged UFC leadership to recruit him.
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What happened
- 0111,000 fans filled Menora Arena for a major MMA event headlined by the Gordon brothers.
- 02Ahavat Hashem Gordon defeated UFC veteran John Lineker in the main event, improving to 13-0.
- 03Gordon challenged UFC leaders Dana White and Sean Shelby to bring him into the major league.
- 04Kibadi and Ruach Hashem Gordon also won their fights, with Ruach Hashem accompanied by bereaved families.
- 05Israeli fighter Ilai Brazili won and was supported by NBA star Deni Avdija in attendance.
- 06The event proved MMA's growing popularity and potential to become a mainstream sport in Israel.
The event showcased the rising popularity of MMA in Israel, supported by notable Israeli fighters and celebrities including NBA star Deni Avdija.
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