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PFL Lightweight

Salah Eddine Hamli VS Ylies Djiroun

Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tale of the Tape

11-1-0 Record 24-9-0
28 Age 34
183 cm Height 178 cm
unknown Stance unknown
73% Finish rate 63%
18% KO rate 17%
55% Sub rate 46%

Result Summary

Ylies Djiroun def. Salah Eddine Hamli TKO (punches) · R1 4:20

Fight Overview

Morocco's undefeated lightweight champion Salah 'Supersalah' Eddine Hamli (11-0) defends his status at the top of the MENA scene against Algeria's battle-tested veteran Ylies 'Broly' Djiroun (24-9) in the co-main event lightweight quarterfinal. Hamli is a submission specialist with championship pedigree, while Djiroun's vast experience across multiple international promotions makes him the most credentialed opponent Hamli has faced.

Keys to Victory

Salah Eddine Hamli

  1. Secure early takedowns and advance to dominant positions to set up his dangerous submission game.
  2. Use his length and reach advantage to control distance and prevent Djiroun from settling into his rhythm.
  3. Apply relentless pressure to limit Djiroun's ability to draw on his veteran composure and ring generalship.

Ylies Djiroun

  1. Leverage his 24-fight experience to weather early pressure and find openings as the fight progresses.
  2. Target Hamli's body in the clinch and use Hamli's aggression against him with sharp counter strikes.
  3. Keep the fight on the feet and frustrate Hamli's grappling game by defending takedowns against the cage.

Last 5 fights

Salah Eddine Hamli

  1. W Mohammad Fahmi Submission · R2 4:05 · 5 DEC 2025
  2. W Souhil Taïri Submission · R3 1:30 · 27 SEPT 2025
  3. W Abbas Khan Submission · R3 2:05 · 9 MAY 2025
  4. W Gabriel Pasqualotti Decision · R3 5:00 · 30 NOV 2024
  5. W Samuel Cassimiro Decision · R3 5:00 · 24 AUG 2024

Ylies Djiroun

  1. L Josh O'Connor KO · R2 1:12 · 14 JUN 2025
  2. W Geraldo de Freitas Jr. Decision · R3 5:00 · 23 NOV 2024
  3. W Ananias Mulumba Submission · R1 1:39 · 11 MAY 2024
  4. W Jason Ponet Decision · R3 5:00 · 11 JAN 2024
  5. W Mauricio Otalora KO · R2 1:14 · 13 OCT 2023

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