WOW 28: Barcelona: Sintes vs. Badakhshi is a mixed martial arts event promoted by The Way of Warrior FC and will take place on March 28, 2026 at the Olimpic Arena in Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Flyweight Fabia Sintes vs. Abdul Karim Badakhshi 125 lbs Flyweight Championship
Featherweight Zebenzui Ruiz vs. Apollo Gomes 145 lbs
Welterweight Daniil Prikaza vs. Adrián Oviedo 170 lbs
Women's Atomweight Andrea Meneses vs. Claire Lopez 105 lbs
Bantamweight Liam Arjona vs. Jose Gilarte 135 lbs
Catchweight Dimitri Barkaia vs. Charlie Hatton 165 lbs
Bantamweight Gabriella Carbone vs. Lara Botto 135 lbs
Amateur Card
Light Heavyweight Oliver Buendia vs. Destiny Osarumwense 185 lbs Amateur Light Heavyweight Championship
Lightweight Freddy Anthony Villena vs. Deivid Santana 155 lbs
Bantamweight Alex Carpio vs. Seydi Camara 135 lbs
Middleweight Samba Sarr vs. Adriano Camillo 185 lbs
Background
Mediterranean Mayhem: Flyweight Gold Headlines WOW 28 in Barcelona!
The iconic Olímpic Arena in Badalona is set to transform into a high-pressure crucible as Spain’s premier MMA organization brings the "The Way of Warrior" experience to the heart of Catalonia. On March 28, 2026, WOW 28: Sintes vs. Badakhshi delivers a card of international significance, featuring a massive flyweight title clash and a roster of world-class veterans. In a city defined by its passion for greatness, this event represents a definitive crossroads for the fastest-growing combat sports scene in Europe.
The Main Event: A Global Duel for the Flyweight Throne
At the summit of the card, the WOW Flyweight Championship is on the line as local sensation Fabia Sintes meets the dangerous international challenger Abdul Karim Badakhshi. Sintes has become a symbol of the technical evolution in Spanish MMA, utilizing a sophisticated grappling game and a relentless pace that has seen him dismantle the regional elite. Fighting in front of a home Barcelona crowd, he looks to cement his status as the undisputed king of the 125-pound division.
In Abdul Karim Badakhshi, however, he faces a battle-hardened adversary known for his explosive striking and "anyone, anywhere" mentality. Badakhshi brings a high-velocity offensive style that has earned him a reputation as a specialist in silencing home crowds. This is a quintessential "tactician vs. brawler" narrative: can Sintes utilize his clinical precision to neutralize the fire, or will Badakhshi carry the gold away from the Mediterranean coast?
Elite Featherweights and Welterweight Warfare
The intensity remains at a fever pitch in the co-main attraction as Zebenzui Ruiz takes on Apollo Gomes. Ruiz, a veteran of the international circuit with a "finish-first" philosophy, looks to re-establish his dominance in the 145-pound ranks. He meets a formidable test in Gomes, a fighter whose physical presence and wrestling transitions make him a volatile threat in the pocket.
The 170-pound division features a clash of heavy hitters as Daniil Prikaza meets Adrián Oviedo. Prikaza, known for his technical boxing and ironclad durability, faces a surging Oviedo who is looking to claim the biggest scalp of his career. In a division where a single exchange can alter the course of a career, this welterweight duel is a frontrunner for "Fight of the Night" honors.
Women's Atomweight Excellence and Bantamweight Scrambles
WOW 28 continues its tradition of showcasing elite female talent as Andrea Meneses collides with Claire Lopez in a high-stakes atomweight encounter. Lopez, a veteran with experience on the world’s biggest stages, provides the ultimate litmus test for the rising Meneses. Simultaneously, the bantamweight ranks see Liam Arjona test his skills against Jose Gilarte, while Gabriella Carbone and Lara Botto battle for supremacy in a 135-pound clash that has massive ranking implications.
The Amateur Guard: A Glimpse into the Future
The evening begins with a high-stakes amateur slate headlined by the Amateur Light Heavyweight Championship between Oliver Buendia and Destiny Osarumwense. With the lightweight technicality of Freddy Anthony Villena and the middleweight power of Samba Sarr also on display, the undercard serves as a crystal ball for the future of the sport in Spain. Every athlete on this card understands the mission: in the Olímpic Arena, a dominant performance is the only way to ensure your name is the one called when the world comes looking for the next Spanish superstar.
