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UFC Heavyweight

Javad Mahjoub VS Joel Faglier

Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Javad Mahjoub VS Joel Faglier
5-1-0 Record 7-0-0
35 Age 25
185 cm Height 188 cm
193 cm Reach 185 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
80% Finish rate 86%
60% KO rate 43%
20% Sub rate 43%

Result Summary

Joel Faglier def. Javad Mahjoub TKO (Punches) · R2 2:11

Joel Faglier stopped Javad Mahjoub by TKO (punches) at 2:11 of the second round in a heavyweight preliminary bout at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott in Edmonton on October 17, 2026. Faglier, who entered the fight 6-0, closed the show with a punch sequence that prompted the referee stoppage deep in round two. Both fighters were undefeated heading in — Mahjoub at 5-0, Faglier at 6-0 — with UFC.com noting it was a UFC debut finish for Faglier. Faglier improves to 7-0 with the performance.

Fight Overview

Javad Mahjoub and Joel Faglier meet in a heavyweight bout that serves as both men's chance to rebuild momentum in one of MMA's most volatile weight classes, where a single punch can change everything. Heavyweight prelim bouts on major cards carry outsized finish potential, and either fighter landing cleanly in rounds one or two can produce the kind of highlight-reel moment that keeps them on the active roster.

Keys to Victory

Javad Mahjoub

  1. Use jab pressure and footwork to establish range control before loading up the big shots that define heavyweight outcomes.
  2. Avoid prolonged grappling sequences where smaller wrestling advantages can drain his energy for striking exchanges.
  3. Stay disciplined in the first half of round one, where Faglier is most dangerous, before opening up his own offense.

Joel Faglier

  1. Capitalize on any over-commitment from Mahjoub's forward pressure with sharp counter-right hands off the back foot.
  2. Push a high pace early and use body shots to sap Mahjoub's engine before the late-round power becomes a factor.
  3. Keep the fight standing and avoid takedown attempts — heavyweight grappling wars favor the fresher man in later rounds.

Last 5 fights

Javad Mahjoub

  1. W Pietro Gentile Submission · R1 4:59 · 28 FEB 2026
  2. W Gamzat Sirazhudinov Decision · R3 4:00 · 30 OCT 2025
  3. W Rodrigo Duarte TKO · R1 2:07 · 6 SEPT 2025
  4. W Pierre Patry TKO · R1 0:55 · 4 AUG 2023
  5. W Jesus Navarrete TKO · R1 1:45 · 5 NOV 2022

Joel Faglier

  1. W Cody East Decision · R3 5:00 · 20 FEB 2026
  2. W Austin Green TKO · R1 3:06 · 21 NOV 2025
  3. W Cameron Graham TKO · R1 4:14 · 12 JUL 2025
  4. W Ose Abunaw Submission · R1 2:04 · 13 DEC 2024
  5. W Omar El-Sahlah Submission · R2 1:19 · 3 NOV 2024

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