ABDUL RAZAK ALHASSAN

Hailing from Ghana, Abdul Razak Alhassan brings over two decades of judo expertise into his mixed martial arts career. Since turning professional in 2013, he has showcased his skills across the middleweight and welterweight classes within the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Representing the Team Elevation gym, the veteran fighter has secured multiple performance bonuses throughout his tenure. He earned a reputation for delivering impactful finishes, highlighted by a rapid head-kick knockout against Alessio Di Chirico. Despite facing challenges regarding weight management, he continues to rely on his judo background and heavy striking capabilities.

Entering this contest with a professional resume of twelve wins, seven losses, and one no-contest, Alhassan seeks to regain momentum. His recent activity includes a knockout defeat to César Almeida and a no-contest result following illegal elbows against Cody Brundage. Prior to those outings, he suffered a technical submission loss to Joe Pyfer. He secured a knockout victory over Claudio Ribeiro in early 2023, which followed a closely contested split decision setback against Joaquin Buckley.