What a punch from Umar Dzambekov.
The new prospects and contenders breaking through on Zuffa Boxing at the moment are showing outstanding power and ability.
Umar Dzambekov — remember the name.
He delivered this a short time ago on Zuffa Boxing 03 tonight:
Another big win for a new star in Russian boxing tonight with the above.
The facts on the above tonight:
Umar Dzambekov vs. Ahmed Elbiali (Light Heavyweight, 175 lbs, main card bout)
- Event: Zuffa Boxing 03, February 15, 2026, Meta APEX, Las Vegas (streamed on Paramount+).
- Result: Dzambekov def. Elbiali by KO, Round 2 at 0:57.
- Key moment: Single-punch knockout – Dzambekov landed a devastating right uppercut (after body work setup) that dropped Elbiali stiffly backward; Elbiali’s left leg twitched violently while down (noted as “restless leg” or scary scene); referee waved it off immediately, no count needed.
- Pre-fight: Competitive first round with trading; Dzambekov (undefeated prospect) vs. Elbiali (veteran on win streak).
- Post-fight: Highlight-reel finish, widely called KO of the Night / early KO of the Year contender; Dzambekov praised it as a “perfect shot.”
Fighters facts
- Umar Dzambekov (Chechen/Russian origin, undefeated): Improves record to 14-0 (10 KO). Known for precision, power, footwork, and counterpunching. Major statement win on Zuffa platform.
- Ahmed Elbiali (veteran fighter): Drops to ~24-2 (high KO wins). Tough, experienced, but caught by clean shot after lazy jab attempt.
There was another huge knockout tonight from Benito here as well tonight.
What a night of fights.
