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PFL Light Heavyweight

Khabib Nabiev VS Ahmed Sami

Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tale of the Tape

Khabib Nabiev VS Ahmed Sami
12-0-0 Record 7-4-0
— Age 31
185 cm Height 183 cm
185 cm Reach —
orthodox Stance unknown
83% Finish rate 57%
42% KO rate 29%
42% Sub rate 29%

Result Summary

Khabib Nabiev def. Ahmed Sami TKO (punches) · R2 2:26

Fight Overview

Undefeated Russian light heavyweight Khabib Nabiev (11-0) looks to extend his perfect record against Egyptian striker Ahmed Sami (12-4). Nabiev has been dominant on the regional scene, but Sami presents a tough test with his durability and unorthodox style.

Keys to Victory

Khabib Nabiev

  1. relentless pressure; back Sami up to the fence
  2. Chain wrestling to secure dominant positions
  3. Stay composed and do not rush the finish

Ahmed Sami

  1. Use movement to avoid being cornered
  2. Strike off the break
  3. Land heavy leg kicks to compromise Nabiev's mobility

Last 5 fights

Khabib Nabiev

  1. W Mikhail Kolobegov TKO · R1 3:55 · 23 AUG 2025
  2. W Dhouglas Ribeiro Submission · R2 3:17 · 17 JAN 2025
  3. W Bruce Souto Submission · R1 3:57 · 27 JUL 2024
  4. W Keyvan Rezaei TKO · R2 3:23 · 23 FEB 2024
  5. W Adis Taalaybek Uulu Submission · R2 1:16 · 17 OCT 2023

Ahmed Sami

  1. W Tarek Suleiman KO · R1 5:00 · 25 JAN 2025
  2. L Yousri Belgaroui Decision · R5 5:00 · 18 FEB 2024
  3. W Adam Horváth TKO · R1 3:49 · 7 OCT 2023
  4. W Mohamad Osseili Submission · R1 2:17 · 19 MAY 2023
  5. L Amir Fazli KO · R1 3:00 · 18 MAR 2023

AI-generated This analysis was generated with AI and may contain errors.

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