WOW 24 25 Madrid - Ibragimov vs. Hooi is a mixed martial arts event promoted by The Way of Warrior FC and will take place on December 13, 2025 at the Madrid Arena in Madrid, Spain.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Lightweight Umakhan Ibragimov vs. Brian Hooi 155 lbs Lightweight Championship
Featherweight Nikolay Grozdev vs. Brett Johns 145 lbs Featherweight Championship
Featherweight Isai Villamur vs. Theo Bashford 145 lbs
Women's Strawweight Isabel Calvo vs. Weronika Cisło 115 lbs
Lightweight Sebas Santana Guedes vs. Craig McGrattan 155 lbs
Lightweight Antonio Fofirca vs. Dara O'Sullivan 155 lbs
Lightweight Enrique Exposito vs. Zé Machado 155 lbs
Bantamweight Paddy Rutledge vs. Karson Koe 135 lbs
Amateur Card
Lightweight Alberto Dominguez vs. Mouslim Saidoulaiev 155 lbs
Amateur Bantamweight Diego Esteche vs. Seydi Camara 135 lbs
Amateur Lightweight Avel Santos vs. Antonio Amaya 155 lbs
Background
Double Gold Rush: Ibragimov vs. Hooi Headlines WOW 25 Madrid!
The Way of Warrior FC (WOW) descends upon the nation's capital for its biggest card yet, WOW 25 Madrid: Ibragimov vs. Hooi, set to rock the Madrid Arena on December 13, 2025. This spectacular event features an incredible double championship header, with titles on the line in both the Lightweight and Featherweight divisions.
Main Event: The Lightweight Championship War
The headline bout for the Lightweight Championship (155 lbs) pits the dominant Russian champion Umakhan Ibragimov (11-0-0) against the dangerous Dutch veteran Brian "The Warrior" Hooi (21-11-0).
Umakhan Ibragimov, an undefeated phenomenon with a perfect professional record, is known for his relentless wrestling pressure and power. Fighting out of Russia, Ibragimov utilizes a suffocating top game that has kept him flawless, making him a nightmare matchup for anyone in the division.
He defends his title against Brian Hooi, a well-known international veteran and knockout artist who has competed against some of the best strikers in Europe. Hooi, with 60% of his wins coming via knockout, brings a significant edge in striking power and experience. This is a classic striker versus grappler championship battle, where Ibragimov's goal is to ground the fight immediately, while Hooi must use space and power to hand the champion his first professional loss.
Co-Main Event: Featherweight Championship Clash
The stakes remain sky-high in the co-main event for the Featherweight Championship (145 lbs) as the rising Bulgarian star Nikolay Grozdev (4-0-0) meets the seasoned Welshman Brett "The Pikey" Johns (20-4-0).
Nikolay Grozdev, an undefeated powerhouse, has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in Europe, demonstrating dominant striking and grappling in his quick rise through the ranks.
His journey to gold is challenged by Brett Johns, an elite veteran who is easily the most experienced fighter on the card. Johns, a former UFC and Bellator competitor, is a highly respected athlete known for his trademark judo takedowns and relentless wrestling (averaging 3.73 takedowns per 15 minutes during his UFC tenure). This championship fight pits the youth and momentum of Grozdev against the elite, veteran grappling experience of Johns in a technical, high-level contest.
Spanish Favorites and International Talent
The main card is packed with must-see talent, including key bouts for Spanish and international fighters. Local hero Sebas Santana Guedes meets the rugged Craig McGrattan in a 155 lbs clash, while the Women's Strawweight division sees Spain's Isabel Calvo take on Poland's Weronika Cisło in a high-stakes bout. The entire card promises action as WOW stages its final spectacular event of the year in Madrid.
