Umar Dzambekov just sent a massive message to the light heavyweight division. The rising southpaw needed less than two rounds to dismantle the veteran Ahmed Elbiali, closing the show with a clinical display of power in the co-main event of Zuffa Boxing 03.
The end came suddenly in the second round. Dzambekov found a home for a vicious uppercut that sent Elbiali crashing to the canvas. There was no need for a count; the referee saw enough the moment Elbiali hit the deck and waved off the contest immediately.
A New Force at 175 Pounds
This wasn’t just another win for the Los Angeles based prospect. While Elbiali entered the ring as the seasoned veteran with 26 fights and a seven year unbeaten streak, Dzambekov treated him like a stepping stone.
Heading into the night, the big question was how Dzambekov would handle the jump in competition. This was his first scheduled ten rounder and his debut on a major Zuffa Boxing main card. He answered those questions by recorded his 10th knockout in 14 starts, proving his power translates as he moves up the ladder.
For Elbiali, it is a tough setback. Fighting out of Las Vegas, he had built significant momentum with eight straight wins since 2017. However, he couldn’t handle the speed and precision of the younger southpaw.
Dzambekov now moves forward as a legitimate problem at 175 pounds, while Elbiali is forced to regroup after only his second career defeat.
Here is how the numbers look after that explosive finish:
| Fighter | Record | KOs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Umar Dzambekov | 14-0 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ahmed Elbiali | 24-2 | 19 |
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Last Updated on 02/15/2026
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