Fans of combat sports? On 11 April 2026, the Zénith in Paris will host a key stop in French MMA with HEXAGONE MMA 43, an evening billed as "electric," bringing together several rising stars of the sport.
At the top of the bill, the showdown between Matthieu Letho Duclos and Ilian Bouafia is drawing all eyes. The two fighters, considered among the most promising middleweights, will clash in a 100,000-euro tournament semi-final, with a place in the final at stake.
On one side, Letho Duclos, the organization’s reigning champion, brings solid experience and a résumé littered with spectacular wins. On the other, Bouafia, still undefeated, embodies a bold, offensive new generation. Their rivalry, fueled by public statements and rising tension, promises a direct, uncompromising showdown inside the cage.
Beyond the main event, the card featuresSeveral high-stakes bouts. In the co-main, Bafode Gassama, undefeated as a pro, will vie for the light heavyweight title against Papp Lajos, in a duel billed as a major test for the French prodigy.
Another highly anticipated moment: the return of Samba Sima, facing Jamshid Tilyaev, in a high-octane rematch stemming from their amateur clash. The night will also feature Souhil Arezki taking on Maximilien Vallot in a top-tier Parisian flyweight showdown.
Finally, an amateur tournament bringing together the top lightweights will round out the card, underscoring HEXAGONE MMA’s commitment to spotlight emerging talent. A packed lineup that reinforces the organization’s ambition to establish itself as a lasting reference in European MMA.
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Dates and Opening Time
On April 11, 2026
Starts at 07:00 p.m.
Location
Zenith Paris - La Villette
211 Avenue Jean Jaurès
75019 Paris 19
Access
M° Porte de Pantin
Official website
hexagonemma.fr
Instagram page
@hexagonemmafr
Booking
billetterie.hexagonemma.fr
