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Sports · Full coverage

Gordon Brothers Draw 11,000 Fans to Packed MMA Event at Menora Arena

How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By מערכת וואלה ספורט

First reported by Mako · Jul 27, 2026

What happened

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. The event showcased the rising popularity of MMA in Israel, supported by notable Israeli fighters and celebrities including NBA star Deni Avdija.

  • 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.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Deni AvdijaDana White
OrganizationsUFC, NBA
PlacesMenora Arena, Tel Aviv, Israel, Brazil, Mexico, Moldova

Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · HebrewJul 28, 2026
Gordon Brothers Draw 11,000 Fans to Packed MMA Event at Menora Arena
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 28, 2026
Ahavat Hashem Gordon Wins Dramatic Decision Over John Lineker in MMA Bout
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 28, 2026
Avraham Gordon Secures 13th Straight Win in Historic Israeli MMA Event
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Israeli Fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon Defeats John Linker at Menora Arena, Czech Radek Stadler Steals Show
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Israeli Fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon Wins Intense GFN Bout Against John Linker
N12Center · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Israeli Fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon Wins Intense GFN Bout Against John Linker
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Gordon Brothers Dominate Packed Menora Arena in Historic Israeli Martial Arts Event
N12Center · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Israeli Fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon Faces Tough Brazilian Opponent John Lineker at GFN 1
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Israeli Fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon Faces Tough Brazilian Opponent John Lineker at GFN 1
N12Center · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Kivadi Gordon Faces UFC Veteran Jose Alberto Quinones in Major Tel Aviv Fight
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Kivadi Gordon Faces UFC Veteran Jose Alberto Quinones in Major Tel Aviv Fight
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Israeli Fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon Faces UFC Veteran John Lineker in Tel Aviv Showdown
N12Center · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Israeli Fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon Faces UFC Veteran John Lineker in Tel Aviv Muay Thai Showdown

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