Hexagone MMA returns with another opportunity to showcase the depth of the French and European scene. As the promotion continues to establish itself as one of the continent’s leading platforms, HXMMA 46 brings together established names and hungry prospects looking to take the next step in their careers. Here are the fighters and storylines to watch.
Anzor Baybatyrov (7-2) – Lightweight
Anzor Baybatyrov enters Hexagone MMA 46 riding a five-fight winning streak and carrying a 7-2 professional record. The Dagestan-born lightweight has finished all seven of his victories, with five coming by TKO and two by submission. After suffering back-to-back decision losses early in his career, Baybatyrov has won seven straight since May 2024. This includes four consecutive first-round finishes. His most recent victory came against Paul Denis Navero at HXMMA 45.
Baybatyrov is a talented striker whose game is built around precision and control. He does a good job staying in the center of the cage, using a sharp jab to establish range before attacking with excellent kicks, particularly to the legs and body. He is measured in his approach and rarely wastes strikes. However, he also has enough power to hurt opponents when he finds his openings. The biggest question is what happens when opponents take that striking away from him. His takedown defense remains a clear area for improvement, as opponents can put him on his back and control him for extended stretches. His most recent loss exposed that weakness. He is also not the fastest striker, and he’s quite fairly one-dimensional. At his age, however, there is plenty of time for him to develop that part of his game.
Souhil Arezki (3-0) – Flyweight
Souhil Arezki is an undefeated French flyweight with a 3-0 professional record since turning pro in 2025. Competing out of Paris and affiliated with US Metro Bizot, Arezki has recorded two stoppage wins and one decision victory as a professional. Before turning pro, he built an extensive amateur résumé. This included a run to the 2022 IMMAF World Championship final and a French amateur championship victory in 2022. He ended his amateur days with a 27-5 record.
Arezki is the most complete of the three, with a style built on intelligence, opportunism, and making opponents pay for their mistakes. He is an excellent counterpuncher who does a particularly good job identifying openings for his doubles and turning scrambles into dominant positions. His clinch work, back takes, and positional control are all strong, while his ground-and-pound is effective without being overly reckless. He rarely overthrows or overextends, which speaks to his shot selection and overall fight IQ.
Arezki carries good cardio and has never been finished, giving him a strong foundation for longer fights. The biggest question is whether he can consistently finish. Arezki does not appear to possess significant one-shot KO power. This means his preferred route is often to take damage, pressure opponents, and eventually finish or win a decision. His style may not always produce spectacular moments, but it is difficult to fight against.
Mouhamed Gueye (2-0) – Heavyweight
Mouhamed Gueye is a Senegalese heavyweight prospect who enters Hexagone MMA 46 with a perfect 2-0 professional record. Born in Rufisque, Gueye made his professional debut at Soko Fighting Championship 5 in December 2025, stopping Maxim Soroka by punches just 20 seconds into the opening round. He followed this up with another TKO victory in April 2026. He’ll be paired with Jozef Jaloviar (5-5) this weekend.
We still don’t know much about Gueye, which makes him hard to evaluate. On the limited tape available, there are some intriguing physical and technical tools. He showed interesting takedown entries, relatively quick kicks, and impressive mobility for a heavyweight. He also displayed a willingness to attack with knees in the clinch. Once his opponent shelled up, Gueye was able to stay on top and unload with ground-and-pound until the finish. He also appeared receptive to his corner’s instructions, an encouraging sign for his development. However, all of those positives came against extremely limited opposition.
His striking can look slow; he has been controlled against the cage, and his cardio remains a major unknown. His muscular frame and his being the son of Moustapha Gueye, a legendary Senegalese wrestler, make his athletic profile interesting. However, there is simply not enough quality opposition to draw firm conclusions. For me, Gueye needs at least another six or seven fights before being seriously tested against significantly better competition.
