Career
He is the only Israeli-born figher currently signed with the UFC and the second Israeli ever to fight in the promotion. Early career
Lahat began training in judo as a youngster at age five. After a stint in the Israeli Defense Forces, Lahat began training in mixed martial arts and began competing professionally in 2008, competing first as a lightweight, then as a featherweight for various regional promotions.
He was able to compile an undefeated record along the way of 7-0 with six finishes before signing with the UFC in January 2014.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Lahat made his promotional debut on March 23, 2014 against Godofredo Pepey at UFC Fight Night 38. He lost the fight via flying knee knockout in the first round.
Lahat faced Steven Siler on July 26, 2014 at UFC on Fox 12. Following his military service, Lahat returned to the UFC to face Diego Rivas at UFC Fight Night: Hendricks versus
Thompson. Lahat controlled the first round, almost getting several submissions on Rivas.
However, after 23 seconds in in the second round he lost the fight via a flying knee knockout and was rendered unconscious for several minutes. Lahat became the first fighter in the UFC to be knocked out by a flying knee more than once. Personal life
Lahat currently resides in San Jose, California.