Shimon Smotritsky vs Mirali Huseynov: A Welterweight Collision Set to Shake A1 Combat 27
On May 2nd, the Hard Rock Live in Sacramento will be the battleground for one of the most electrifying welterweight title fights in A1 Combat history.
Shimon Smotritsky, Israel’s rising MMA star, steps into the cage hungry for gold. Trained at the legendary Extreme Couture in Las Vegas — and sharpening his arsenal under Moshe Keidar at Moshik Box and Dudi Ben Zaken at Temapct back home in Israel — Smotritsky brings a ferocious mix of elite coaching, global experience, and an unstoppable work ethic. 🇮🇱🦁
Facing him is the defending champion, Mirali Huseynov, a powerhouse from the iconic American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) — a camp known for producing some of the most dangerous champions in UFC history. 🇦🇿🏆 Huseynov is not just defending a belt — he’s defending a legacy, and he’s shown time and time again that he’s willing to leave it all in the cage.
This isn’t just a title defense or a title shot.
This is a collision between two future UFC prospects — two fighters from powerhouse gyms, each carrying the dreams of their nations, their teams, and their legacies on their shoulders.
A1 Combat President Tom Anderson calls it one of the highest-level matchups the promotion has ever seen. With both fighters possessing the talent, discipline, and hunger to break into the world’s biggest stages, May 2nd is more than just a date — it’s a statement.
California fans, don’t miss it LIVE at Hard Rock Live Sacramento.
Israeli fans, set your alarms early: the action goes down at 5:00AM Saturday morning, May 3rd (Israel time), streaming LIVE on UFC Fight Pass.
Two warriors. One belt. History will be made.
🔥 Event Info:
📅 USA: Friday, May 2 | 7PM PT
📅 Israel: Saturday, May 3 | 5:00AM
📍 Hard Rock Live, Sacramento, CA
📺 Streaming Live on UFC Fight Pass
