Three crisp rounds of relentless grappling inside the Zénith de Paris on October 24, 2026, carried Paul Dena to a unanimous decision victory over Bilal Labid at Hexagone MMA 48.
Grappling Dominance Secures Victory
The clash belonged to Dena from the mat. The French fighter relied heavily on sustained wrestling exchanges to dictate the pace. In the third and final frame, Dena hunted actively for an armbar submission. Labid managed to fend off the late-fight danger, but the final bell offered no reprieve on the judges’ scorecards.
Ringside officials returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Dena. The win pushes his professional mixed martial arts record to four wins and one defeat.
Goi Weather Early Storm to Claim Main Event TKO
The evening’s headline attraction delivered high drama before settling into a definitive finish. Léopold Goi walked straight into early trouble against Samba Sima, spending the opening stanzas firmly on the defensive.
Faced with immediate adversity, Goi adjusted his approach. He anchored his attack in wrestling and ground control, systematically shifting the momentum of the encounter away from Sima.
Fourth-Round Stoppage Seals Paris Headline Bout
The tactical shift bore fruit in the fourth round. Goi finally established dominant top position inside the cage at the Zénith de Paris – La Villette.
Once on top, Goi unleashed a heavy, sustained barrage of ground strikes. The mounting accumulation of unanswered blows prompted the referee to intervene, halting the contest and sealing Goi’s gritty main event victory.
Trajectory Shifts Across European Circuits
Goi, meanwhile, exits the premier slot with a proven capacity for durability after weathering early pressure to stop Sima.
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