WOW 28 Barcelona

Olimpic Arena vibrates with WOW 28: a night that cements Badalona as an MMA capital

The Olimpic Arena in Badalona once again proved why it is one of the great temples of sport in Catalonia. The celebration of WOW 28 not only filled its stands with շուրջ 5,000 fans, but also confirmed the unstoppable growth of mixed martial arts in Spain and the venue’s leading role in this phenomenon.

The event, organized by WOW, delivered a night full of excitement, spectacle and talent, culminating in a headline fight that did not disappoint. Menorcan fighter Fabià Sintes successfully defended his flyweight belt after submitting Abdul Karim Badakhshi in the third round, in an intense bout where ground control proved decisive.

An event worthy of the biggest stages

From the first amateur bouts to the main card, the Olimpic Arena crowd enjoyed a complete experience. The night kicked off with thrilling performances that set the tone, including quick knockouts and spectacular submissions that ignited the audience from the very first minute.

On the professional side, fighters like Zebenzui Ruiz and Apollo Gomes delivered one of the most evenly matched fights of the night, while Andrea Meneses shone in front of her home crowd with a dominant submission victory. Each bout contributed to a shared narrative: the consolidation of a top-tier international event.

Badalona, epicenter of MMA growth

Choosing the Olimpic Arena as the venue for WOW 28 was no coincidence. The crowd’s response and the high level of organization reinforce Badalona’s position as a strategic hub for the development of MMA in Europe. The combination of local talent, international projection and infrastructure ready to host major events makes the venue an ideal stage for this kind of spectacle.

The energy experienced throughout the night is clear proof that MMA is here to stay—and it’s growing stronger.

A night to remember

The victory of Fabià Sintes not only marks another successful title defense, but also the perfect ending to an event that will remain in the memory of fans. The Olimpic Arena witnessed a night where sport, entertainment and passion came together to create something more than an event: an experience.

WOW 28 has marked a turning point. And Badalona, once again, was at the heart of it all.