Hamdy Abdelwahab

Hamdy Abdelwahab
BornHamdy El-Said Abdelwahab
(1993-01-22) 22 January 1993 (age 31)
Cairo, Egypt
Other namesThe Hammer
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach73 in (185 cm)
StyleWrestling
Fighting out ofNew York City, New York
TeamKiller B Combat Sports Academy
WrestlingOlympian Greco-Roman Wrestling
Years active2019–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total6
Wins5
By knockout5
Losses0
No contests1
Other information
Notable club(s)Killer B Combat Sports Academy
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Egypt
Men's Greco-Roman Wrestling
Africa & Oceania Olympic Qualification Tournament
Gold medal – first place 2016 Algiers –98 kg
Youth Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2010 Singapore –85 kg

Hamdy El-Said Abdelwahab (Arabic: حمدي عبدالوهاب; born 22 January 1993)[1] is an Egyptian Greco-Roman wrestler and mixed martial artist currently competing in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[2] He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 98 kg event at the 2016 Summer Olympics, in which he was eliminated in the round of 16 by Alin Alexuc-Ciurariu.[3][4]

Mixed martial arts career

Gamebred Fighting Championship

Abdelwahab made his mixed martial arts debut for Jorge Masvidal's bare-knuckle MMA promotion Gamebred Fighting Championship, defeating Matthew Strickland via first-round TKO at Gamebred FC 2 on 1 October 2021.[5]

He made his sophomore appearance on Gamebred FC by defeating Connor McKenna by first-round technical knockout at Gamebred FC 3.[6]

iKon Fighting Championship

Abdelwahab next appeared on iKon FC, where he defeated Dustin Clements by third-round technical knockout on 21 January 2022.[7]

He then defeated Matthew Strickland via first-round knockout at iKon FC 3 on 3 June 2022.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On 28 June 2022, it was announced that Abdelwahab had signed with the UFC, making him the first Egyptian fighter to sign with the organization.[9]

Abdelwahab made his promotional debut at UFC 277 against Don'Tale Mayes. He won the fight via a split decision.[10] However, the fight would be overturned to no-contest due to a failed drug test.[11][12]

Abdelwahab was scheduled to face Parker Porter on 22 October 2022, at UFC 280.[13] However, Abdelwahab was removed from the event for unknown reasons and he was replaced by Slim Trabelsi.[14]

In early February 2023, Abdelwahab had accepted a 2–year suspension from USADA after he tested positive for the banned anabolic agent Metenolone during two drug tests in late summer 2022. He was able to compete again on 30 July 2024.[15] However, at the end of July 2024, the UFC's anti-doping program CSAD suspended Abdelwahab for six months for "exogenous testosterone" which will allow him to compete on 30 January 2025.[16]

Abdelwahab is scheduled to face Jamal Pogues on 1 February 2025 at UFC Fight Night 250.[17]

Championships and accomplishments

Greco-Roman wrestling

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
6 matches 5 wins 0 losses
By knockout 5 0
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
NC 5–0 (1) Don'Tale Mayes NC (overturned) UFC 277 30 July 2022 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States Originally a split decision win for Abdelwahab; overturned after he tested positive for methenolone.
Win 5–0 Matthew Strickland KO (punch) Jorge Masvidal's iKon FC 3 3 June 2022 1 0:27 Richmond, Virginia, United States
Win 4–0 Tyler Lee TKO (punches) Gamebred FC: Freedom Fight Night 19 March 2022 1 0:26 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 3–0 Dustin Clements TKO (leg injury) Jorge Masvidal's iKon FC 1 21 January 2022 3 3:25 West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Win 2–0 Connor McKenna TKO (punches) Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 3 17 December 2021 1 0:33 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Bare knuckle MMA.
Win 1–0 Matthew Strickland TKO (punches) Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 2 1 October 2021 1 0:15 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Heavyweight debut. Bare knuckle MMA.

References

  1. ^ "المصري حمدي عبد الوهاب يدخل تاريخ رياضة الفنون القتالية Ufc - بوابة الشروق".
  2. ^ "Hamdy Abdelwahab | UFC". 28 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Hamdy Moustafa Elsaid Abdelwahab". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  4. ^ "Men's Greco-Roman 98 kg - Standings". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 22 September 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  5. ^ "GAMEBRED FC 2 RESULTS: NICHOLSON BATTERS IVEY". Combat Press. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  6. ^ "GAMEBRED FC 3 RESULTS: NINE OF TEN END IN STOPPAGE". Combat Press. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  7. ^ "Jorge Masvidal's iKon FC 1 Full Results". Cageside Press. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  8. ^ "iKON FC 3 Full Results". Cageside Press. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  9. ^ "Hamdy Abdelwahab ready to become Egypt's first UFC champion after historic signing". MMA Junkie. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  10. ^ "Egypt's Hamdy Abdelwahab wins UFC debut against Don'Tale Mayes". 31 July 2022.
  11. ^ Sherdog.com. "Dricus". Sherdog. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  12. ^ Al-Shatti, Shaun (3 February 2023). "UFC heavyweight prospect Hamdy Abdelwahab receives 2-year suspension from USADA". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  13. ^ Nolan King and Farah Hannoun (17 August 2022). "UFC 280 adds Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Parker Porter heavyweight bout". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  14. ^ Sherdog.com. "Parker Porter to Face Newcomer Slim Trabelsi at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi". Sherdog. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  15. ^ Al-Shatti, Shaun (3 February 2023). "UFC heavyweight prospect Hamdy Abdelwahab receives 2-year suspension from USADA". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  16. ^ Matthew Wells and Nolan King (31 July 2024). "UFC suspends Hamdy Abdelwahab six months for second drug test failure, points to supplement". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  17. ^ Nolan King (12 November 2024). "Hamdy Abdelwahab returns vs. Jamal Pogues at UFC Saudi Arabia". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 12 November 2024.