Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington, United States.
Start Times: Prelims begin at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT); Main Card at 8:00 PM ET. The full event streams live on Paramount+.
This middleweight clash sits on the main card of a stacked UFC Fight Night headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer.
Injury Report
No injuries, withdrawals, or changes have been reported for either fighter. The bout is fully confirmed and expected to proceed as scheduled with both athletes at full strength.
Fighter Matchups and Profiles
Mansur Abdul-Malik (Columbia, Maryland, United States – Xtreme Couture)
Record: 9-0-1
Age: 28
Height/Reach: 6’2″ / 80″
UFC Ranking: #39 Middleweight
Style: Well-rounded prospect with elite poise, power striking, and improving grappling (50% takedown accuracy, 83% takedown defense). DWCS graduate who has shown three stoppage wins in the UFC via KO/TKO and submission. Excels in controlled aggression and finishing under pressure.
Yousri Belgaroui (“Baby Face Assassin,” Bethel, Connecticut, United States – trains with Alex Pereira’s team)
Record: 9-3-0
Age: 33
Height/Reach: 6’6″ / 79″
UFC Ranking: #48 Middleweight
Style: Dutch kickboxing specialist with elite length, jab, and striking volume (averages 5.82 significant strikes per minute at 66% accuracy). Seven career KO/TKO wins; strong takedown defense (68%) but limited grappling output. Former Glory Kickboxing contender who uses range effectively.
Key Physical/Style Edges: Belgaroui holds a massive 4-inch height advantage and uses it to control distance with his jab, making him a nightmare for shorter fighters. Abdul-Malik counters with superior wrestling/grappling upside, finishing ability, and youth. This is a classic striker vs. well-rounded prospect matchup.
Recent Form
Mansur Abdul-Malik (9-0-1, unbeaten in four UFC appearances):
Dec. 6, 2025 – SUB (Guillotine Choke, R1, 1:09) vs. Antonio Trocoli (UFC 323)
Jun. 14, 2025 – Majority Draw vs. Cody Brundage (UFC Fight Night; overturned from apparent TKO due to accidental headbutt)
Feb. 22, 2025 – KO/TKO (Punches, R2, 3:24) vs. Nick Klein (UFC Fight Night)
Nov. 9, 2024 – KO/TKO (Strikes, R1, 2:44) vs. Duško Todorović (UFC debut)
Abdul-Malik has three stoppages in the UFC and displays composure beyond his experience level.
Yousri Belgaroui (9-3-0, 4-fight win streak, 1-0 UFC):
Oct. 18, 2025 – KO/TKO (Punches, R3, 0:55) vs. Azamat Bekoev (UFC debut)
Sep. 10, 2024 – KO/TKO (Punches, R3, 2:34) vs. Taiga Iwasaki (DWCS)
Feb. 18, 2024 – Unanimous Decision vs. Ahmed Sami (Levels Fight League)
Belgaroui’s UFC debut was a standout performance, using length and volume to break down a tough opponent before the late finish.
Fight History Summary
Abdul-Malik is undefeated (9-0-1) with a 78% finish rate in his wins and zero career losses. All UFC bouts have stayed competitive while showcasing finishing power. Belgaroui (pro since 2021) has three losses—all by decision earlier in his career—but is on a tear with four straight wins, three by KO/TKO. His UFC debut proved he can hang with ranked competition on the feet.
FIGHT ODDS
Mansur Abdul-Malik – 135
Yousri Belgaroui + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 27, 2026
