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Fight: Hughes vs. Yahya
4 MAY SAT '19 6:30 PM
prelim
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3 rounds
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Main Info
nickname
Big Tasty
The UAE Warrior
Forms
W
W
W
W
L
W
W
L
W
W
Nationality
United Kingdom 
United Arab Emirates
Age
(1987-12-12) 38
32 (1994-05-23)
Weight
(70 kg) 155 lbs
145 lbs (66 kg)
Height
(178 cm) 5′10″
5′9″ (175 cm)
Reach
(175 cm) 5′9″
6′1″ (185 cm)
Gym
Social Media
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Win-Loss Records
Wins
11
4 KO/TKO - 25%
6 submission - 38%
1 decision - 6%
12
37% - 7 KO/TKO
11% - 2 submission
16% - 3 decision
Losses
5
2 KO/TKO - 13%
1 submission - 6%
2 decision - 13%
7
16% - 3 KO/TKO
11% - 2 submission
11% - 2 decision
Past Opponents
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hughes vs. Yahya
Which event are Mohammad Yahya and Gavin Hughes fighting in?
They are set to face each other in Bellator Birmingham: Primus vs. Wilde.
How many rounds is the Mohammad Yahya vs. Gavin Hughes?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round BEL fight.
Which organization is hosting the Mohammad Yahya vs. Gavin Hughes?
The fight is organized by the Bellator MMA (BEL).
When is the Mohammad Yahya vs. Gavin Hughes fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on May 4, 2019
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