Updated September 4, 2026
Michael Aljarouj and Fabia Sintes meet Saturday, September 5, at UFC Paris in a flyweight matchup that introduces 2 experienced regional champions to the UFC roster. Aljarouj enters at 29 years old with a 13-3 record and 2 no contests, while the 32-year-old Sintes brings an 11-3 mark and a 7-fight winning streak. Neither fighter has logged UFC cage time, while Polymarket currently makes the French fighter the favorite.
Polymarket currently prices Aljarouj at 60¢, an implied probability of 60%, with Sintes available around 41¢. That is a meaningful move from earlier indexed Polymarket pricing that had Aljarouj closer to 55¢. The market has clearly shifted in the Frenchman's direction, and we still don't think the movement has been sufficient.
My projection puts Aljarouj at approximately 64% to win. His quick straight punches, more dangerous striking output, and ability to produce damage early give him the cleaner route to winning rounds. Sintes is a serious submission threat, but Aljarouj appears better equipped to dictate where exchanges happen. At 60¢, the difference between my projection and the Polymarket price produces a 4% edge.
Statistic | Michael Aljarouj | Fabia Sintes |
|---|---|---|
Age | 29 | 32 |
Height | 5'5" | 5'7" |
Reach | 66" | 65" |
Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
Record | 13-3, 2 NC | 11-3 |
Aljarouj reaches the UFC after becoming one of France's leading regional flyweights. His professional record includes 7 KO/TKO wins, 3 submissions, and 3 decisions, meaning 10 of his 13 victories have come inside the distance. He captured titles across several promotions, including Hexagone MMA, and he will look to get off to a strong start in UFC as well.
Aljarouj stopped Leno Rodrigo in Round 2 in June 2024 before knocking out former UFC fighter Pedro Nobre with a right hook just 1:10 into their November 2024 title fight. His April 2025 bout with Romero dos Reis was eventually changed to a no contest following officiating issues.
Aljarouj has not officially competed since April 2025, while Sintes has remained much more active. Still, the Frenchman's recent wins illustrate what makes him difficult to deal with. He has fast hands for the division, gets his jab to the target quickly, and is dangerous once opponents begin reacting to his straight attacks. His 54% KO/TKO share among professional victories is unusually high for a 125-pound fighter.
Sintes comes into his UFC debut in excellent form. He has won 7 straight fights since a split-decision loss to Hector Ferral in June 2023. His current streak includes victories over Carlo Perseo D'Ambrosio, Pietro Mochetti, Mohamed El Goundeuz, Cherif Larossi, Davi Santos, Amir Malekpour, and Abdul Karim Badakhshi. His last 2 fights both ended by submission, with an armbar against Malekpour in November 2025 followed by a third-round rear-naked choke against Badakhshi in March 2026. He also went a full 5 rounds to defeat Davi Santos unanimously for the WOW flyweight championship in June 2025.
The Spanish fighter's grappling is his best weapon. Sintes has 5 submission victories, including 4 rear-naked chokes and an armbar. He is patient enough to work deeper into fights, as shown by his consecutive Round 3 submissions, and his 5-round experience suggests he should not automatically fade if Aljarouj starts quickly.
Sintes has the activity advantage and the stronger submission history, which keeps this from being a comfortable favorite prediction. Still, Aljarouj's combination of speed, reach, punching accuracy on tape, and finishing power gives him the more reliable route to win over 3 rounds.