Within the UFC, a multitude of fighters have graced the arena. Some have ascended to the status of world champions, while others have lingered in the shadows cast by these champions. Recently, the UFC has discovered a promising kickboxer who has sparred with the current champion, Israel Adesanya, and Alex Pereira. Will he be able to step into the heavyweight division once more?

A recent video has surfaced on the internet, showing a new fighter weighing in and making his way to the Dana White Contender Series. This fighter happens to be none other than Yousri Belgaroui, the man who sparred and fought against both Adesanya and Pereira. As a result, spectators and fans cannot contain their excitement as another kickboxer enters the ranks of the UFC.

Fans react as Yousri Belgaroui makes his way to Dana White contender series

Yousri Belgaroui has earned a spot in the Dana White contender series. At the age of 31, Belgaroui had a successful career as a professional kickboxer from 2015 to 2021 before making a full transition into MMA. The announcement of his inclusion in the series went viral, and fans couldn’t contain their excitement, taking to Instagram to express their opinions.

Fans were excited after the news of his induction went viral. they took it onto Instagram to express their excitement. some of the reactions are :

• Dude’s legit. He fought Izzy twice and arguably won both fights
• Dude is a straight sniper
• Got that same build too, tall, lean, & lanky.
  That builds proving to be OP if your not Alexander Volkanovski
• UFC is trying all to destroy Adesanyas career 
• Apparently kickboxing has has an endless supply of super tall and long middleweights.
• From what I can find he’s 1-2 against Poatan and 0-2 against Adesanya
• He had very close fights with Both Izzy and Alex. Beat Alex once and debatably deserved the nod against adesanya once
• Dude this is actually exciting ! He’s a great kickboxer

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The fans’ reactions strongly suggest that they are eagerly anticipating a bout featuring Belgaroui. They appear to be highly excited about potential matchups involving Belgaroui, such as Belgaroui versus Adesanya or Belgaroui versus Pereira. Given his background as a kickboxer, it would be thrilling to witness him compete in the octagon.

Belgaroui’s kickboxing legacy and UFC prospects

Yousri Belgaroui, the Tunisian-Dutch kickboxing sensation, has set his sights on a potential transition to the UFC. Reports have surfaced indicating that Belgaroui is lined up for a middleweight showdown against Marco Tulio Silva in the upcoming episode of Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) scheduled for August 29. Fondly known as the ‘Baby Face Assassin,’ Belgaroui has seamlessly shifted from kickboxing to MMA, amassing a record of five wins and two losses in this new arena.

Belgaroui’s rise in MMA was shaped by an intense kickboxing rivalry with Alex Pereira. Their clashes took place at three Glory events. First, they met at Glory 40 in Copenhagen, where the Tunisian-Dutch kickboxer won through unanimous decision. Later, at Glory 49 in Rotterdam, Pereira secured a TKO victory. Finally, at Glory 55 in New York, Pereira claimed the championship with a first-round knockout.

The 31-year-old’s illustrious kickboxing career boasts 27 victories, including 13 knockout wins, and seven losses, all without a single draw. Furthermore, he has faced off against the reigning UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, on two occasions, albeit losing both times via decision. With his remarkable track record, Belgaroui’s potential move to the UFC has sparked considerable enthusiasm among MMA enthusiasts. They are eager to see the ‘Baby Face Assassin’ embrace fresh challenges inside the octagon.

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