WOW FC 28
Review
The results of the card in Barcelona
WOW FC 28 at the Olympic Arena Badalona delivered an action-packed night featuring eleven fights, multiple finishes, and an electric atmosphere. We were on-site to cover the event and had the opportunity to interview several fighters after their performances.
Strong Undercard Sets the Tone
and makes the Crowd go wild in the Olimpic Arena Barcelona
The first nine fights already brought plenty of excitement and memorable moments:
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Luis Reboredo opened the night in spectacular fashion, scoring a KO in just 41 seconds of Round 1 with a head kick followed by punches.
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Seydi secured a solid unanimous decision victory.
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Freddy Villena also earned a unanimous decision win.
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Oliver Buendía finished his opponent via KO in Round 2 (1:19) with ground-and-pound.
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Lara Botto secured a rear-naked choke submission in Round 3 (2:14).
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Dimitri Barkaia delivered a composed performance to win by unanimous decision.
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Liam Arjona followed with another unanimous decision victory.
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Andrea Meneses impressed with a first-round armbar submission (3:49).
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Danila Prikaza made a major statement, scoring a knockout just 40 seconds into Round 1.
Apollo Gomes Edges a Close Fight
Co-Main-Event
In a closely contested bout, Apollo Gomes secured a split decision victory.
Speaking to us after the fight, Gomes highlighted that his takedown defense was the key factor in his performance. It allowed him to neutralize his opponent’s strengths and ultimately control the outcome of the fight.
Fabia Sintes Retains Title in Dominant Fashion
Main Event
In the main event, Fabia Sintes successfully defended his flyweight title with a rear-naked choke in Round 3 (3:12) against Abdul Karim Badakhshi.
The fight featured several intense exchanges, but Sintes remained composed throughout and capitalized on his opportunity in the third round to secure the finish.
After the fight, he told us that his ability to stay calm in difficult moments comes from his training:
He deliberately puts himself in uncomfortable situations during camp, which prepares him to react instinctively under pressure. “I suffer in training – and that’s what comes out naturally in the fight.”
Statement Win from Danila Prikaza
One of the most impactful performances of the night came from Danila Prikaza, who delivered a rapid knockout victory.
In our interview, he shared a deeper perspective on his mindset:
He draws his strength and confidence from God alone. At the same time, he emphasized that he never approaches a fight thinking it will be easy, as preparation is always tough. His goal is always to put on a show for the fans.
Conclusion
WOW FC 28 once again demonstrated why the promotion is becoming one of the most exciting in European MMA. With a mix of emerging talent, international fighters, and strong main event performances, the event delivered across all levels.
For us, it was a great experience to cover the event live and gain direct insights through our fighter interviews.
We look forward to seeing what’s next for the standout performers of the night—especially in the title picture.