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Abdul Hussein defeated Tyson Nam by knockout (KO) at 4:22 of Round 1 on December 26, 2025, to win the vacant inaugural Ice Cage Fighting (ICF) Bantamweight Championship.
Fight Overview
The bout served as the main event of Ice Cage Fighting 6, held at the Espoo Metro Areena in Espoo, Finland.
- The Matchup: The highly anticipated 135 lbs title fight paired rising Finnish prospect Abdul “Abba” Hussein against longtime UFC veteran Tyson Nam.
- The Action: The match was intense right from the opening bell. Nam tried to establish his boxing and find his range early on. Hussein used excellent distance management to neutralize the veteran’s offense while gradually increasing his forward pressure.
- The Finish: Late in the first round, during a standard striking exchange in the center of the cage, Hussein caught Nam with a clean, devastating right hand. The punch flattened the 42-year-old Hawaiian, sending him straight to the canvas. The referee stepped in to wave off the fight immediately at the 4:22 mark.
Career Impact
- Abdul Hussein: Extended his dominant MMA winning streak to 8 consecutive fights, finishing every single opponent in that stretch. The monumental victory over a respected UFC name heavily boosted his profile, leading to a UFC contract signing in early 2026.
- Tyson Nam: Suffered his first knockout loss in over 12 years. Prior to this, the durable veteran had not been stopped by strikes since a 2013 bout against Marlon Moraes.