Yousri Belgaroui Defeats Djorden Santos via First-Round TKO at Noche UFC 4

Former kickboxing standout Yousri Belgaroui continued his transition to mixed martial arts with a dominant performance at Noche UFC 4, held Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

Belgaroui faced middleweight Djorden Santos in a featured preliminary matchup. Entering the contest as a significant betting favorite, Belgaroui lived up to expectations by quickly overwhelming his opponent. The former striker utilized his technical striking prowess to trap Santos, ultimately securing a victory via technical knockout due to strikes in the opening round.

The win serves as a major showcase for Belgaroui, who has been steadily building momentum since transitioning from high-level kickboxing. For Santos, the result marks a setback in his middleweight campaign as he failed to navigate the pressure presented by the Dutch-Tunisian fighter.

The event, hosted in Glendale, featured a variety of bouts, but Belgaroui’s swift finish stood out as one of the most decisive results of the preliminary card. No post-fight injuries or immediate medical suspensions were reported for either participant following the stoppage.

Source: MMA Mania.