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FNC Featherweight

Ivan Sicaja VS Eduard Kexel

Arena Stožice, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Tale of the Tape

8-2-0 Record 11-3-0
32 Age 28
175 cm Height 175 cm
unknown Stance unknown
25% Finish rate 55%
13% KO rate 45%
13% Sub rate 9%

Result Summary

Eduard Kexel def. Ivan Sicaja KO (punch) · R2 5:00

Fight Overview

Sicaja has been unbeaten since 2022 in the featherweight division, while Kexel has mixed results in both feather and lightweight. Both favor striking, promising an exciting stand‑up battle.

Keys to Victory

Ivan Sicaja

  1. Maintain a high output of punches and kicks to overwhelm Kexel.
  2. Exploit his superior cardio by pushing the pace into the later rounds.
  3. Avoid Kexel's occasional submissions by keeping the fight standing.

Eduard Kexel

  1. Use his knockout power, especially the flying knee that earned a KO in 2025.
  2. Mix in grappling to surprise Sicaja, who relies on decisions.
  3. Control distance to land counter strikes.

Last 5 fights

Ivan Sicaja

  1. W Pawel Politylo KO · R2 4:59 · 6 SEPT 2025
  2. W Pawel Politylo Decision · R3 5:00 · 15 FEB 2025
  3. W Teo Saldaña Smith Decision · R3 5:00 · 13 JUL 2024
  4. W Mert Özyildirim Decision · R3 5:00 · 5 MAY 2024
  5. W Nemanja Todorovic Decision · R3 5:00 · 16 DEC 2023

Eduard Kexel

  1. W Filip Pejic TKO · R1 3:22 · 7 FEB 2026
  2. L Josef Stummer Decision · R3 5:00 · 9 AUG 2025
  3. W Luis Miguel Aular KO · R1 3:33 · 17 MAY 2025
  4. L Alioune Nahaye Decision · R3 5:00 · 20 DEC 2024
  5. W Rafael Hudson Submission · R1 4:29 · 27 JAN 2024

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