Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 30: Huseynov vs. Ding is a mixed martial arts event promoted by Urijah Faber's A1 Combat and will take place on October 4, 2025 at the Chumash Casino Events in Santa Ynez, California, United States.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Welterweight Mirali Huseynov vs. Meng Ding 170 lbs Welterweight Championship
Featherweight Ernie Juarez vs. Humberto Bandenay 145 lbs
Middleweight Dion Young vs. Joe Thurrott 185 lbs
Welterweight Steven Sainsbury vs. Albert Gonzales 170 lbs
Welterweight Joseph Palacios vs. Joseph Keith 170 lbs
Flyweight Brandon Betancourt vs. Ezekiel Martinez 125 lbs
Women's Bantamweight Carlene Chandler vs. Hannah Summers 135 lbs
Featherweight Jonathon Moskowitz vs. Abraham Del Toro 145 lbs
Background
Unstoppable Force Meets Relentless Finisher in Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 30 Title Clash
The Chumash Casino Events Center in Santa Ynez, California, is set to ignite on October 4, 2025, as Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat presents a spectacular night of high-stakes mixed martial arts with A1 Combat 30: Huseynov vs. Ding.
The atmosphere of the main event will be electric, as the current Welterweight Champion, Mirali Huseynov, steps back into the cage to defend his title against the veteran challenge of Meng Ding.
Huseynov, the fierce Azerbaijani finisher who trains out of the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA), has made a massive impact in the organization, with a staggering 90% career finish rate that showcases his aggressive and powerful striking style. He has consistently shown a penchant for early knockouts, with a recent successful title defense concluding in a first-round TKO.
Standing in his way is the dangerous Chinese competitor, Meng "Ruthless Assassin" Ding. Possessing a phenomenal professional record of 34 wins, Ding brings a deep reservoir of experience and a relentless approach to the cage. This veteran of the sport has proven his durability and finishing ability across multiple international promotions, making him arguably the toughest stylistic puzzle Huseynov has faced in his title reign. This five-round championship contest is a classic striker versus veteran war, where one mistake could change the landscape of the Welterweight division forever.
The main card is further bolstered by a collection of talent on the rise, including the Featherweight clash between Ernie Juarez and Humberto Bandenay, a fighter with significant experience on the global stage, and a compelling Middleweight showdown featuring Dion Young versus Joe Thurrott. From top to bottom, A1 Combat 30 promises an unforgettable night of non-stop action, firmly establishing the promotion as a premier proving ground for the sport’s future stars.
