Ilay Barzilay vs. Hector Icedo – The Fight That Puts “The Hype” to the Test
MMA fans, get ready! On April 6, 2025, Israeli rising star Ilay “The Hype is Real” Barzilay steps into the cage against Hector “El Ashura” Icedo at UWC 56 in Tijuana, Mexico. Both fighters remain undefeated, but only one will leave the cage with their perfect record intact.
This high-stakes bout comes after Barzilay’s scheduled fight with Bryce Mitchell fell apart when Mitchell pulled out. But Barzilay isn’t letting anything slow him down—his path to the UFC is still full steam ahead.
Fight Details
📅 Date: April 6, 2025
📍 Location: Tijuana Municipal Auditorium, Tijuana, Mexico
🕒 Start Time:
- Mexico City: 5:00 PM (CST)
- Los Angeles (PT): 3:00 PM
- Israel: 1:00 AM (April 7, 2025)
📺 Broadcast: Live on UFC Fight Pass
🎟 Tickets: Available at the venue box office, Entram Gym, Taquilla 3 Real Inn, or online via UWC’s official Instagram
Fighter Profiles
Ilay “The Hype is Real” Barzilay 🇮🇱
🔹 Record: 6-0-0
🔹 Height: 5’10”
🔹 Reach: 71 inches
🔹 Style: Balanced, 3 KOs, 3 Decisions
🔹 Recent Fight: Defeated Kohl Laren (LFA 198, Dec 6, 2024)
📷 Instagram: @ilaybarzilayy
Hector “El Ashura” Icedo 🇲🇽
🔹 Record: 4-0-0
🔹 Height: 5’7″
🔹 Reach: 62.2 inches
🔹 Style: Heavy Striker, 3 KOs
🔹 Recent Fight: Split Decision win vs. Jonathan Hernández (July 13, 2024)
📷 Instagram: @hectoricedo
Why This Fight Matters
Ilay Barzilay is one of Israel’s most promising MMA fighters. With his eyes locked on a UFC contract, he refuses to let setbacks slow him down. Hector Icedo, a fierce Mexican prospect, looks to defend his unbeaten streak on home turf. This is a clash of styles, ambitions, and national pride.
With both fighters carrying KO power and an iron will, expect fireworks inside the cage!
