Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed martial artist and former judoka |
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| Nationality | Iranian |
| Date of Birth | 26/05/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Chenaran, Iran |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Javad Mahjoub
17/10/2026
Mahjoub was scheduled to make his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night in Edmonton on 17/10/2026, in a heavyweight bout. Sources differ on his opponent, with some listing Joel Faglier and others listing Louie Sutherland, and the bout's final status should be checked against official UFC results.
28/02/2026
Mahjoub won a first-round submission by armbar against Pietro Gentile at Unified MMA 67, extending his unbeaten professional record. The win was among several first-round finishes that marked his rise through regional MMA events in Canada, Brazil and South Korea.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Javad Mahjoub is an Iranian-born former judoka who competed in the -100 kg and +100 kg classes. He later moved to Canada and began a professional mixed martial arts career in the heavyweight division, based in Montreal. |
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| Judo Highlights | He won gold at the 2013 Asian Championships in Bangkok and a Grand Slam title in Moscow in 2013. He competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 185 cm |
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| Weight | 120 kg |
| Weight Class | Heavyweight (MMA) |
| Fighting Style | Grappler; judo background |
Personal Life
| Residence | Canada |
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| Training Base | Tristar Gym, Montreal |
| Interests | Nature, mountains and spending time outdoors |
Family
| Children | First child born in 2018 |
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Career
| Judo | Represented Iran in judo before leaving the country; won a gold medal at the 2013 Asian Championships and 14 World Cup medals in total. Was one of six judoka on the IOC Refugee Athlete Team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where he lost in the Round of 16. |
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| Mixed Martial Arts | Turned professional in November 2022 and holds a record of five wins with no losses, including three knockouts, one submission and one decision. Signed with the UFC and was scheduled to make his heavyweight debut at UFC Fight Night in Edmonton on 17/10/2026. |
| Titles | Won a pro title in Brazil in September 2025 with Brothers Fight Champion. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 2011 he deliberately lost a judo match to an German athlete rather than face Israeli athlete Or Sasson at the Judo World Cup in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. | |
| 2. He began judo in 2007 in Chenaran, influenced by fellow Iranian judoka Ali Malootmat. | |
| 3. He missed the birth of his first child in 2018 while competing at a Grand Prix event in Antalya, Turkey. |
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