The cage sets up in the heart of the capital. This Saturday, April 11, 2026, the Zénith de Paris – La Villette becomes the epicenter of European MMA with an explosive card led by a historic tournament.
HEXAGONE MMA 43: The Zénith is about to shake for the Grand Prix semi-final.
FIGHT WEEK
The countdown is on. Matthieu Letho Duclos and Ilian Bouafia will face off in the cage at the Zénith de Paris. The stake? A spot in the final for the €100,000 tournament.
Main Event: An explosive clash for the €100,000 tournament
The main event of this HEXAGONE MMA 43 is a titans’ duel in the -84 kg (Middleweight) category. On one side, Matthieu Letho Duclos (9-3-0), an experienced fighter and Parisian crowd favorite. On the other, the formidable Ilian Bouafia, undefeated with a record of 8-0-0.
The winner will secure their ticket to the Grand Prix final, with a historic €100,000 check at stake. A clash of styles where the slightest mistake could be very costly.
Top Duel (-84 kg)
Letho Duclos
9 - 3 - 0
VS
Bouafia
8 - 0 - 0
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Fight Card: Gassama, Papp and French hopes
The Co-Main Event will see Bafodé Gassama (3-0-0) face the experienced Lajos Papp (7-2-0) in the light heavyweight (-93 kg) category. The preliminary card will also feature Samba Sima against Jamshid Tilyaev. In total, about ten fights are scheduled to ignite the Zénith.
Tickets and Broadcast: How to follow the fight?
Tickets available from €39 on the official Fever platform or via Fnac/Ticketmaster. For those staying home, RMC Sport broadcasts the Main Card from 8:30 PM. Internationally, tune in on DAZN.
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the cage moves to the Chaudron du Portel. A 100% French event dedicated to local talents and prospects, with ultra-accessible prices from €19.
HEXAGONE MMA: APRIL 2026
From the Zénith de Paris to the Chaudron du Portel, French MMA is stepping up. Be ready for the impact.