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Israeli MMA Fighter Ilai Barzilai on UFC Standby After Major Win
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First reported by N12 · 16 hours ago
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Israeli MMA fighter Ilai Barzilai is on standby for a UFC contract after defeating former UFC athlete Lucas Almeida at a major event in Tel Aviv, improving his record to 8-1 and attracting UFC interest.
- 01Ilai Barzilai defeated former UFC fighter Lucas Almeida at GFN event in Tel Aviv.
- 02The win improved Barzilai's professional record to 8-1 with significant hype around him.
- 03Barzilai is now on standby to replace UFC fighters on short notice due to injury.
- 04He remains a candidate for Dana White's Contender Series to earn a UFC contract.
- 05Barzilai's team is preparing for a potential quick UFC call-up soon.
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