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Hector Lombard
Athlete Partner — Grappling
Former Bellator Middleweight World Champion and Olympic judoka with a decorated career across Bellator, UFC, and major international promotions. Official athlete partner of Unity Combat Series.
Team & Leadership
The People Behind Unity Combat Series
A leadership team rooted in combat sports operations, athlete management, and large-scale event production — backed by a roster of world-champion athlete partners.
Leadership
CEO
Gabriel Blinder
Chief Executive Officer — Critical Sports and Entertainment
Gabriel Blinder leads Critical Sports and Entertainment, the parent organization behind Unity Combat Series, Critical Combat, and the United Combat League (UCL). His vision drives the integrated youth-to-pro pipeline that defines the CSE combat sports ecosystem.
With deep roots in athlete management and event operations, Gabriel built CSE to give the next generation of combat athletes a real, transparent pathway — from a first regional qualifier as a kid all the way to a professional championship stage.
World-Class Athlete Partners
Powered by Champions & Mentors
World champions, UFC and Bellator veterans, and elite athletes investing their time, technique, and platform into the next generation of combat sports.
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Thiago "Pitbull" Alves
Athlete Partner — Development
UFC veteran and internationally respected mixed martial artist. Official athlete partner of Unity Combat Series, supporting athlete development across the platform.
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Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal
Athlete Partner — Competition Structure
Former Bellator World Champion and decorated wrestler. Official athlete partner of Unity Combat Series, advising on competition structure and athlete development.
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Hakeem Dawodu
Athlete Partner — Striking
Former UFC athlete and world champion Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. Official athlete partner of Unity Combat Series, contributing expertise across the striking disciplines.
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Cayden Henschel
Athlete Partner — Wrestling
Official athlete partner and content collaborator of Unity Combat Series, supporting grassroots engagement and digital reach across the youth wrestling ecosystem.
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