MMA Match Preview: Luann Sardinha (9‑1) vs. Mirafzal Akhtamov (8‑1‑1)

Venue & Event Details

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

Date/Time: Preliminary Card, bout 4 of 11

Start Time: ~11:30 a.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. local (Dubai)

Promotion: PFL Champions Series 2

Division: Lightweight (155 lbs)

Injury Report

Luann Sardinha: No reported injuries; enters off a full camp with Chute Boxe João Emilio.

Mirafzal Akhtamov: Healthy; no major injuries reported after his June 2025 loss outside PFL.

Fighter Matchups

Luann Sardinha (Brazil, 9‑1)

Style: Forward‑pressure striker with wrestling base.

Strengths: Aggressive low kicks, clinch control, cardio.

Recent Form: 4 wins in last 5, including a victory over Deliya Bi in August 2025.

Keys to Win: Maintain pressure, mix striking with takedowns, avoid Akhtamov’s counters.

Mirafzal Akhtamov (Uzbekistan, 8‑1‑1)

Style: Karate and boxing background, transitioned to MMA.

Strengths: Explosive striking, body kicks, submission threat.

Recent Form: Won 6 of last 7; submitted Mike Thompson in PFL debut (Jan 2025) but lost to Adrian Sanchez in June.

Keys to Win: Keep fight at range, use kicks to disrupt rhythm, capitalize on counter opportunities.

Fight History

First Meeting: This is their first professional bout.

Career Notes: Sardinha is ranked #81 lightweight globally; Akhtamov is ranked #17 in the Middle East.

Betting Trends

Sardinha: 3 of last 4 wins by decision; tends to push fights into later rounds.

Akhtamov: 7 of 8 wins by finish; more volatile, with higher KO/submission upside.

Market Sentiment: Slight lean toward Sardinha due to consistency and “home‑region” advantage in Dubai.

FIGHT ODDS

Luann Sardinha                 – 170

Mirafzal Akhtamov         + 145

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