Adrian Hadribeaj
| Adrian Hadribeaj | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 October 1990 Michigan, USA |
| Other names | The Eagle |
| Nationality | Albanian-American |
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 175 cm (69 in) |
| Style | Karate, mixed martial arts |
| Team | Fuse MMA |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Occupation | Mixed martial artist |
| Children | 2[1][2] |
| Notable relatives | Ermal Hadribeaj (brother) |
| Website | adrianhadribeaj |
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Adrian Hadribeaj (born 17 October 1990)[2] is an Albanian-American mixed martial artist and former karate competitor. He has competed in mixed martial arts and has also appeared in Karate Combat.[3][4]
Hadribeaj is represented by Iridium Sports Agency.[5]
Early life
Adrian Hadribeaj was born on 17 October 1990 in Michigan, USA, and raised in Tirana, Albania.[2][6] He is the brother of Albanian-American boxer Ermal Hadribeaj.[6] Hadribeaj relocated to the United States in 2011.[1][7][6]
Career
Hadribeaj represented Albania in national and international competitions. He won multiple national titles and medals and competed internationally as a member of the Albanian national karate team.[7][8][1][9]
Competing in the welterweight division,[10] he has fought on the regional mixed martial arts league in the United States while training with Fuse MMA.[3][1][11][9]
Hadribeaj made his full-contact karate debut on 1 April 2023, stepping in on short notice to face UFC veteran Sasha Palatnikov in a middleweight bout at Karate Combat 38. He won the bout by unanimous decision.[3][12][11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Rexhepi, Blerand (1 March 2019). "ADRIAN HADRIBEAJ "Khabibi shqiptar" që nuk heq dorë nga flamuri kombëtar" (PDF). Koha. Skopje: Koha Production. p. 12. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Rexhepi, Blerand. "Shqiptari i parë që ka bërë super karrierë në MMA, Adrian Hadribeaj: "The Eagle", emri që mbaj me krenari në ring". Panorama Plus (in shqip). Retrieved 2026-07-22.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Adrian Hadribeaj". Karate Combat. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "Bellator MMA at Monster Energy Cup". MMA Junkie. USA Today Sports. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ DeSantis, Michael (2023-02-11). "LOC 10's Adrian Hadribeaj: 'Now Or Never' To Reach UFC - MMASucka". MMA Sucka. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 VGJ (2025-11-25). "Ribashkohen pas 14 vitesh/ Vëllezërit Hadribeaj, ana e ndjeshme e kampionëve të sporteve luftarake". RTSH (in shqip). Retrieved 2026-07-22.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Për herë të parë pas 14 vitesh në një intervistë bashkë, vëllezërit Hadribeaj". A2 CNN. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "Snajperi "Shqiponja", dy vëllezërit Hadribeaj që ngjitën Shqipërinë në majat e sporteve luftarake". ABC News Albania. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Adrian "The Eagle" Hadribeaj". Tapology. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ King, Nolan (6 November 2019). "On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make MMA big leagues with November win". MMA Junkie. USA Today Sports. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
Adrian Hadribeaj (9-1, welterweight) – Nov. 16 vs. Sinatra Pool (2-4) at Total Warrior Combat in Lansing, Mich.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Adrian Hadribeaj MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". ESPN. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "Adrian Hadribeaj". BoxRec. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
External links
Category:1990 births Category:Living people Category:Albanian male mixed martial artists Category:Welterweight mixed martial artists Category:Albanian karateka
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