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Israeli Fighter Ilai Barzilai Awaits UFC Debut Amid Upcoming September Event
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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
What happened
Israeli MMA fighter Ilai Barzilai missed a UFC fight opportunity in August but remains a potential substitute for a September event in Phoenix, signaling UFC's interest in signing him soon.
- 01Ilai Barzilai was considered but not selected as a replacement opponent for UFC fight on August 22.
- 02Gabe Young chose Stanley Dorsett as his new opponent due to short notice.
- 03Barzilai is on standby for the UFC event on September 12 in Phoenix as a potential substitute.
- 04He will travel and make weight to be ready if a lightweight fighter withdraws.
- 05Barzilai recently defeated former UFC fighter Lucas Almeida at a GFN event.
- 06UFC's interest in Barzilai is growing, with a debut expected soon though not guaranteed in September.
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