Bookmakers made Umar Dzambekov a big favorite against Ahmed Elbiali when they face off in their fight on Sunday 15th February 2026 at Meta Apex, Las Vegas, United States.
He is currently 3/25 (-830) to win the fight outright, while you can get 9/2 (+450) on Ahmed Elbiali if you fancy the big upset.
That means that oddsmakers think there is 84% chance of Dzambekov winning while giving Elbiali a 16% chance.
Dzambekov opened as the favorite at 3/25 (-830).
Elbiali opened at 9/2 (+450).
The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds in the Light Heavyweight division, which means both fighters will have to make the weight limit of 175 pounds (12.25 stones or 79.55 kg) on the day of the weigh-in.
Dzambekov vs Elbiali Head To Head
Umar Dzambekov steps into the ring with an undefeated record of 13 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 9 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Ahmed Elbiali will make his way to the ring with a record of 24 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 19 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Elbiali has a slight advantage in power over Dzambekov, with a 79% knockout percentage compared to Dzambekov's 69%.
Umar Dzambekov is the younger man by 7 years, at 28 years old.
Dzambekov has a height advantage of 1 inch over Elbiali.
Umar Dzambekov fights out of the southpaw stance, while Ahmed Elbiali is an orthodox fighter.
Dzambekov is the less experienced professional fighter, having had 12 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2021, 8 years and 4 months later than Elbiali, whose first professional fight was in 2013. He has fought 36 fewer professional rounds, totaling 48 compared to Elbiali's 84.
Who's been more active?
If you think ring rust and activity is a big factor in this fight, Ahmed Elbiali has been fighting more than Umar Dzambekov.
Umar Dzambekov last fought 4 months and 12 days ago, while Ahmed Elbiali's last outing was 8 years, 2 months and 7 days ago.
What’s the Latest Time I Can Bet on Dzambekov vs Elbiali Pre Fight?
The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 9:45 PM EST / 6:45 PM PST at Meta Apex, Las Vegas, United States, which is around 2:45 AM GMT in the UK.
Where Can I Watch Dzambekov vs Elbiali for In-Play Betting?
Dzambekov vs Elbiali will be broadcast on Paramount+ in the US, while the fight will be broadcast in the United Kingdom by YouTube UK.
