# Javad Majhoub | Chasing Excellence

> Heavyweight Javad Majhoub prepares for UFC debut after Olympic judo career.
- Title: Javad Majhoub | Chasing Excellence · UFC | Shortify
- Summary: Heavyweight Javad Majhoub prepares for UFC debut after Olympic judo career. Javad Majhoub, a 35-year-old Olympic judo qualifier, aims for UFC championship…
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- Source: UFC — https://ufc.com/news/javad-majhoub-chasing-excellence-enjoying-moments-ufc-edmonton
- Published: 2026-10-15T15:15:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: javad majhoub, ufc edmonton, heavyweight, ioc refugee olympic team, judok, olympic games, ufc fight night, mma, sports
## Javad Majhoub
Heavyweight newcomer Javad Majhoub prepares for UFC debut after Olympic judo career.
## Olympic Judo Background
Majhoub qualified for two Olympic Games and competed as an IOC Refugee Olympic Team member in 2020.
## UFC Debut Goal
Majhoub aims to win UFC championship after transitioning from Olympic judo to MMA.
## Tristar Gym Training
Majhoub trains at Montreal's Tristar Gym with elite coaches including Georges St-Pierre and Firas Zahabi.
## UFC Fight Night Event
Majhoub faces Joel Faglier at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott in Edmonton on October 17, 2026.
## Championship Ambitions
Majhoub views UFC title as his next Olympic medal after Olympic dreams fell short.
## Key takeaway

Javad Majhoub, a 35-year-old Olympic judo qualifier, aims for UFC championship after transitioning from the IOC Refugee Olympic Team.