Hamdy Abdelwahab

Hamdy El-Said Abdelwahab (; born 22 January 1993) is an Egyptian Greco-Roman wrestler and mixed martial artist. He competed in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 98 kg event at the 2016 Summer Olympics, in which he was eliminated in the round of 16 by Alin Alexuc-Ciurariu.

Mixed martial arts career Gamebred Fighting Championship Abdelwahab made his mixed martial arts debut for Jorge Masvidal's bare-knuckle MMA promotion Gamebred Fighting Championship, defeating Matthew Strickland via first-round TKO at Gamebred FC 2 on 1 October 2021.

He made his sophomore appearance on Gamebred FC by defeating Connor McKenna by first-round technical knockout at Gamebred FC 3.

iKon Fighting Championship Abdelwahab next appeared on iKon FC, where he defeated Dustin Clements by third-round technical knockout on 21 January 2022.

He then defeated Matthew Strickland via first-round knockout at iKon FC 3 on 3 June 2022.

Ultimate Fighting Championship On 28 June 2022, it was announced that Abdelwahab had signed with the UFC, making him the first Egyptian fighter to sign with the organization.

Abdelwahab made his promotional debut at UFC 277 against Don'Tale Mayes. He won the fight via a split decision. However, the fight would be overturned to no-contest due to failing a drug test.

Abdelwahab was scheduled to face Parker Porter on 22 October 2022, at UFC 280. However, Abdelwahab was removed from the event for unknown reasons and he was replaced by Slim Trabelsi.

In early February 2023, Abdelwahab had accepted a two–year suspension from USADA after he tested positive for the banned anabolic agent Metenolone during two drug tests in late summer 2022. He was able to compete again on 30 July 2024.

Abdelwahab faced Jamal Pogues on 1 February 2025 at UFC Fight Night 250. He won the fight by split decision.

Abdelwahab was scheduled to face Mohammed Usman on 17 May 2025 at UFC Fight Night 256. However, after the event was no longer held in Qatar, the bout was moved to 21 June 2025 and took place at UFC on ABC 8. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Abdelwahab faced Chris Barnett on 25 October 2025 at UFC 321. Despite being deducted one point due to illegal elbow to the back of head, Abdelwahab won the fight by unanimous decision.

On 27 October 2025, it was reported that Abdelwahab had been removed from the UFC roster, despite winning his most recent bout.

Championships and accomplishments

Greco-Roman wrestling Summer Youth Olympic Games 2010 Youth Olympic Games –85 kg runner-up Africa & Oceania Olympic Qualifiers 2016 Africa & Oceania Olympic Qualification –98 kg Greco-Roman Champion Summer Olympic Games 2016 Olympic Games –98 kg 10th place

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Anton Vinnikov Decision (unanimous) ACA 202

Saint Petersburg, Russia Win

Chris Barnett Decision (unanimous) UFC 321

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Mohammed Usman Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.

Baku, Azerbaijan Win

Jamal Pogues Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia NC

Don'Tale Mayes NC (overturned) UFC 277

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Matthew Strickland KO (punch) Jorge Masvidal's iKon FC 3

Richmond, Virginia, United States Win

Tyler Lee TKO (punches) Gamebred FC: Freedom Fight Night

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Dustin Clements TKO (leg injury) Jorge Masvidal's iKon FC 1

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States Win

Connor McKenna TKO (punches) Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 3

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Win

Matthew Strickland TKO (punches) Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 2

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States