Khamzaev vs Abasov

Who won Khamzaev vs Abasov?

Ansar Khamzaev beat Abbas Abasov by submission in the 1st round during the prelims of LFA 207, on Friday 18th April 2025 at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 3 rounds in the Featherweight division, which meant the weight limit was 145 pounds (10.4 stone or 65.8 KG).

Khamzaev vs Abasov stats

Ansar Khamzaev stepped into the octagon with an undefeated record of 1 wins, zero losses and 0 draws and 1 by submission.

Abbas Abasov made his way to the cage with an unblemished record of 3 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws and 1 by submission.

This was Ansar Khamzaev's 1st fight in the LFA, having made his debut for the promotion in 2025. Abbas Abasov marked his 1st fight for them, having made his own debut for the promotion in 2025.

Ansar Khamzaev's LFA record stood at 1-0-0, while Abbas Abasov's came in at 0-1-0.

The stats suggested that Khamzaev and Abasov have similar power, both with a 0% knock out percentage.

If the fight went to the ground, their records suggested Khamzaev had a massive advantage over Abasov, boasting a 100% submission rate over Abasov's 33%.

Ansar Khamzaev was the younger man by 27 years, at years old.

Khamzaev had a height advantage of 3 inches over Abasov.

Khamzaev was the less experienced professional fighter, having had 2 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2024, 1 year and 6 months later than Abasov, whose first professional fight was in 2022. He had fought 7 less professional rounds, 4 to Abasov's 11.

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What were the odds on Khamzaev vs Abasov?

Ansar Khamzaev was a 5/6 (-150) favourite going into the contest, while Abbas Abasov made his way into the ring at 10/11 (+110) with oddsmakers.