MMA Match Preview: Pouya Rahmani (5‑0) vs. Slim Trabelsi Omar (5‑1)

Venue & Event Details

Location: Coca‑Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Date/Time: Friday, October 3, 2025 – Preliminary card bout, ~3:00 p.m. UTC (11:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. local)

Promotion: PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2

Division: Heavyweight (265 lbs)

Injury Report

Pouya Rahmani: No reported injuries; enters healthy after signing with PFL earlier in 2025.

Slim Trabelsi Omar: No major injuries reported; cleared to fight after a successful 2024 campaign.

Fighter Matchups

Pouya Rahmani (Iran, 5‑0)

Style: Wrestling and no‑gi grappling base with explosive striking.

Strengths: Two‑time world champion in beach wrestling and no‑gi BJJ; all five pro wins by first‑round finish.

Recent Form: Debuted in PFL Dubai with a TKO win, becoming the first man to defeat Trabelsi.

Keys to Win: Use power striking to complement grappling pedigree, maintain aggressive pace.

Slim Trabelsi Omar (Tunisia, 5‑1)

Style: Olympic‑caliber wrestling background.

Strengths: Strong clinch, takedowns, and top control.

Recent Form: Entered fight on a three‑fight win streak, including victories over Abraham Bably and Louie Sutherland.

Keys to Win: Neutralize Rahmani’s striking, force grappling exchanges, control tempo.

Fight History

October 3, 2025 (PFL Dubai): Rahmani defeated Trabelsi by TKO at 2:47 of Round 1, dropping him with an overhand right and finishing with ground‑and‑pound.

Prior to PFL: Trabelsi was undefeated in ACA and Bellator appearances; Rahmani was a decorated grappler making his MMA transition.

Betting Trends

Rahmani: All 5 wins by first‑round stoppage; high‑variance finisher.

Trabelsi: Had never been finished before Rahmani fight; previously relied on wrestling control.

Market Sentiment: Heavy action on Rahmani due to his undefeated record and finishing streak.

FIGHT ODDS

Pouya Rahmani                – 340

Slim Trabelsi Omar          + 280

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 2, 2025