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Israeli MMA Fighter Ilai Barzilai Poised for UFC Debut Amid Fight Cancellation

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First reported by Mako · Aug 6, 2026

What happened

Israeli MMA fighter Ilai Barzilai is set to potentially replace a withdrawn fighter at UFC Fight Night in Sacramento on August 22, marking a possible UFC debut. Barzilai is on standby and ready to compete in the lightweight division, potentially becoming the first Israeli UFC fighter since 2023.

  • 01Ilai Barzilai is poised to replace a withdrawn fighter at UFC Fight Night on August 22.
  • 02Barzilai holds an 8-1 MMA record and recently won at a major Israeli event.
  • 03The UFC has confirmed Barzilai is ready and waiting for the official call.
  • 04He would be the first Israeli UFC fighter since Lior Levy and Yan Ashmouz left the organization.
  • 05Other Israeli fighters like Moshe Eldi and Stav Koren are also close to UFC entry.
  • 06The canceled fight was a lightweight bout, Barzilai's usual weight class.

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

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People
Dana White
OrganizationsUFC, Gordons, Fight Pass
PlacesSacramento, California, Menora Mivtachim Arena, Israel

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MakoCenter · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Israeli MMA Fighter Ilai Barzilai Poised for UFC Debut Amid Fight Cancellation
N12Center · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Israeli MMA Fighter Ilai Barzilai Poised for UFC Debut Amid Fight Cancellation

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