Mansur Abdul-Malik has been added to the upcoming February card that the UFC is putting together for its visit to Seattle.

The unbeaten Contender Series graduate will fight Antonio Trocoli at a UFC Fight Night card, on February 22, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.

Abdul-Malik, a 27-year-old fighter from Columbia, Maryland, holds a perfect pro record of 7-0. He recently made his UFC debut in November 2024, securing a first-round stoppage against Dusko Todorovic. A performance that won him 50k for a performance of the night bonus.

Before joining the UFC, he earned his contract through a second-round TKO victory over Wesley Schultz on Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2024.

His opponent will be Brazils Antonio Trocoli. A fighter who has struggled thus far in the UFC, going 0-2 since joining the organisation. Losing last time out by 1st round submission to Tresean Gore in November 2024. It could well be three and out for Antonio, as this appears a terrible match up for him on paper. If he goes 0-3 it might see his days fighting in the UFC could well be numbered.

Trocoli is arguably better known to fight fans for his activity’s outside of the cage. As he is known as the current squeeze of female UFC fighter Mackenzie Dern. In October 2024, Trocoli was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery involving Dern’s ex-husband, Wesley Santos.

Roll on February. Seattle we are coming for you!

Phil @PPDSPORTS for Fight Bananas. 

Phillip Dean

Phillip Dean is a seasoned combat sports journalist from England, with over 27 years of ringside experience. Phillip delivers engaging, in-depth reporting on the world of combat sports.