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Saturday, January 11, 2025

Cletus Seldin to Face Issouf Kinda in March

Cletus Seldin is scheduled to face Issouf Kinda on March 16 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, USA. Seldin last fought on March 15, 2024 at the same venue.

Seldin is a 38 year old with a record of 28-1 with 23 KOs. Nicknamed the "Hebrew Hammer," he's a devastating puncher with real power. Sitting ringside at he fight against Patrick Okine in 2023, Seldin's punches had a very different sound than everyone else's. His best punch is his overhand right, but his left hook has done a lot of damage in recent fights.

Kinda (20-6, 9 KOs) is a 36 year old native of Burkino Faso. Nicknamed the "Volcano," Kinda has assumed the role of  gatekeeper. All but his last three fights have been in the United States. He has faced very tough competition including Jose Ramirez, Ismael Barroso, and Arthur Biyarslanov. Kinda fought twice last year, both in Ghana against opponents with losing records.

This fight is scheduled for six rounds and will be streamed on UFC Fight Pass. Check back for a full preview.

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