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UFC Middleweight

Mansur Abdul-Malik VS Antonio Trócoli

T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, United States

Tale of the Tape

9-2-1 Record 12-7-0, 1 NC
28 Age 35
188 cm Height 196 cm
— Reach 203 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
100% Finish rate 67%
78% KO rate 25%
22% Sub rate 42%

Result Summary

Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Antonio Trócoli Submission (guillotine choke) · R1 1:09

Mansur Abdul-Malik wasted no time in his middleweight bout against Antonio Trócoli. Abdul-Malik closed the distance immediately, securing a takedown within the first minute. He transitioned smoothly on the mat, isolating a limb and locking in a submission that forced Trócoli to tap just 69 seconds into the fight.

Fight Overview

Undefeated prospect Mansur Abdul-Malik looks to continue his rise against the massive Antonio Trócoli. Abdul-Malik has shown serious KO power and wrestling, while Trócoli is fighting for his UFC life after back-to-back losses. Trócoli's 6'5" frame is an obstacle, but Abdul-Malik's athleticism is the X-factor.

Keys to Victory

Mansur Abdul-Malik

  1. Athletic Explosion: Use speed and power to bridge the gap against the giant opponent.
  2. Overhand Right: Loop punches over Trócoli's long guard.
  3. Wrestling: Blast double legs to put the tall fighter on his back where he is weaker.

Antonio Trócoli

  1. Utilize Size: Keep the fight at long range using the jab and front kicks.
  2. Clinch Control: Use height and leverage to control the clinch and land knees.
  3. Survival: Avoid the early knockout and drag the fight into deep waters.

Last 5 fights

Mansur Abdul-Malik

  1. D Cody Brundage Decision · R3 0:36 · 14 JUN 2025
  2. W Nick Klein TKO · R2 3:24 · 22 FEB 2025
  3. W Dusko Todorovic TKO · R1 2:44 · 9 NOV 2024
  4. W Wesley Schultz TKO · R2 3:55 · 13 AUG 2024
  5. W Allan St-Gelais KO · R1 1:40 · 9 FEB 2024

Antonio Trócoli

  1. L Tresean Gore Submission · R1 1:23 · 9 NOV 2024
  2. L Sharabutdin Magomedov TKO · R3 2:27 · 22 JUN 2024
  3. W Reslley Menezes Submission · R1 2:10 · 21 NOV 2021
  4. NC Kenneth Bergh No contest · R1 3:57 · 9 JUL 2019
  5. W Fabio Moreira Decision · R5 5:00 · 10 NOV 2018

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