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Mansur Abdul-Malik news
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The gist
Mansur Abdul-Malik (9-1-1) fights Dustin Stoltzfus at UFC 330 Saturday after his first loss. The middleweight seeks a major rebound from a March knee finish.
Background
Mansur Abdul-Malik, a middleweight with a 9-1-1 record, suffered his first career loss in March 2026 when Yousri Belgaroui finished him with a knee. He is now set to fight Dustin Stoltzfus at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, aiming to bounce back. The fight is part of a numbered UFC event, and Abdul-Malik has expressed a mindset of not dwelling on the loss but focusing on the new opportunity.
How it unfolded
- Dec 6, 2025Abdul-Malik submitted Antonio Trocoli at UFC 323 in Las Vegas, improving his record.
- Mar 28, 2026Abdul-Malik suffered his first career loss, finished by Yousri Belgaroui via knee at UFC Fight Night in Seattle.
- Aug 14, 2026At UFC 330 media day in Philadelphia, Abdul-Malik discussed his mindset and plans for a major rebound against Dustin Stoltzfus.
- Aug 15, 2026UFC 330 is scheduled, with Abdul-Malik facing Stoltzfus at XFinity Mobile Arena.
Who’s saying what
- Fighter
- Abdul-Malik said he doesn't feel like he's lost and views it as a new day and opportunity, not letting the loss define him.
- Analysts
- MMA Mania's Andrew Richardson provides a technical breakdown and prediction, noting Abdul-Malik's skills and the challenge Stoltzfus presents.