Video: UFC Newcomer Noad Lahat Last Fight Before Joining The Promotion

Video: UFC Newcomer Noad Lahat Last Fight Before Joining The Promotion
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

UFC officials announced the signing of undefeated Israeli born Noad Lahat yesterday. The featherweight will make his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 38 in Brazil against Godofredo Pepey, March 23rd.

At 7-0 in his professional career, Lahat will be the first Israeli to fight in the UFC since Moti "The Hammer" Horenstein lost to Mark Kerr at UFC 14 in 1997.

Ahead of Lahat's fight with Pepey, check out what you can expect from the black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo in his most recent bout against Shad Smith at Bamma USA - Badbeat 10.

UFC Sign Noad Lahat, debuts at Fight Night 38

UFC sign Noad Lahat, Featherweight makes debut at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson II

The UFC has announced the signing of Noad Lahat. The popularity of the UFC has soared in Israel recently, with all programming broadcast on the “free to air” Sport 5, part of The Sports Channel LTD group. Now with this announcement, made on Friday, that popularity will only increase.

Noad Lahat is an undefeated mixed martial artist with a 7-0 record. He is based out of the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in San Jose, USA.

On the signing, Sean Shelby said:

“Israeli born, Noad Lahat is a great undefeated featherweight prospect possessing a strong ability to finish fights with an outstanding ground game.”

Lahat will make his UFC debut when Godofredo Pepey welcomes the undefeated featherweight prospect to the Octagon in Natal, Brazil at UFC Fight Night 38: Shogun vs. Henderson II on Saturday 23rd March. Both fighters have verbally agreed to the bout.

Noad Lahat said:

“I’m really excited to have signed with the UFC and can’t wait for my first fight. Getting this contract means that my years of hard work are finally paying off, but it’s also just the beginning of what I want to accomplish in the UFC and in my career. I’m an exciting fighter, I finish fights. I’m going to keep doing that and go out there and impress people.

“As the only Israeli fighter on the UFC roster I hope that my success will inspire and motivate fighters from my home country. I hope that I can connect with fans and be someone they cheer for and support. Having an Israeli fighting in the UFC will help educate people and grow the sport in the country.”