Ultimate Fighting Calendar
FNCFNC 21
Featherweight5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Marko Ančić
Marko Ančić
5-0-0
RESULT

Marko Ančić def. Sami Zarabi (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 04:35
Sami Zarabi
GermanySami Zarabi
6-3-0
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Krešimir Ćosić Hall, Zadar, Croatia

Marko Ančić defeated Sami Zarabi by Submission in round 1 (04:35) in the Featherweight bout of FNC 21, held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Krešimir Ćosić Hall, Zadar.

Fight stats

Marko Ančić
Sami Zarabi
0
Knockdowns
0
5
Significant strikes
2
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
15
Total strikes
7
1 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 0
33%
Takedown accuracy
-
1
Submission attempts
1
-
Reversals
-
3:19
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
2
Head
0
1
Body
0
2
Leg
2
5
Distance
2
1
Clinch
0
0
Ground
0
Time in position
2:09
Distance
2:09
1:20
Clinch
1:20
2:00
Ground
2:00

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
5
Sig. str.
2
15
Total str.
7
2
Head
0
1
Body
0
5
Distance
2
1
Clinch
0
1 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 0
1
Sub. att
1
3:19
Ctrl
0:00
Time in position
2:09
Distance
2:09
1:20
Clinch
1:20
2:00
Ground
2:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Marko Ančić vs Sami Zarabi?

Marko Ančić defeated Sami Zarabi by Submission in round 1 (04:35) in the Featherweight bout of FNC 21, held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Krešimir Ćosić Hall, Zadar.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Marko Ančić 45%55% Sami Zarabi

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

5-0-0
Record
6-3-0
1541
Power Index rating
1577
5
Win Streak
0
23
Age
25
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
-
Stance
-
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
Croatia (Hrvatska)
Nationality
Germany

Striking Profile

1.44
SLpM
3.98
-
Str. Acc.
-
1.46
SApM
1.43
-
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

3.88
TD Avg.
5.36
65%
TD Acc.
-
67%
TD Def.
67%
1.40
Sub. Avg.
0.80

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Marko Ančić · 5-0
  • W
    Ronaldo Ferreira
    FNC 30: Batur vs. Stamatović · May 9, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Ahmad Tahah Sadiqpour
    FNC 28: Bojković vs. Vulchin · Feb 28, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 05:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Mykola Kazachynskyi
    FNC 24 · Sep 6, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Sami Zarabi
    FNC 21 · Feb 15, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 04:35 · Featherweight
  • W
    Vojo Katanović
    FNC 19 · Sep 7, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 02:54 · Featherweight
Sami Zarabi · 3-2
  • W
    Elicarlos Pinheiro
    GMC 46 · Mar 7, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 3:45 · Lightweight
  • W
    Paata Tschapelia
    INNFERNO Fighting Championship 9 · Jun 21, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Featherweight
  • L
    Marko Ančić
    FNC 21 · Feb 15, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 04:35 · Featherweight
  • L
    Danijel Solaja
    We Love MMA 75 · Nov 23, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • W
    Jakub Batfalský
    OKTAGON 53: Dalisda vs. Dourthe · Feb 10, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight

Head-to-Head History

W
Submission
R1 · 04:35
FNC 21
L

Career Averages

Based on 5 fights · 2 fights
12.2
Avg sig. strikes
39.0
2.20
Avg takedowns
3.50
3:14
Avg control time
4:25
22
Career high strikes
76
6
Career high TDs
7

Strike Distribution

Marko Ančić
Strike target
Sami Zarabi
80%
Head
81%
11%
Body
5%
8%
Leg
14%
Marko Ančić
Strike position
Sami Zarabi
29%
Distance
52%
40%
Clinch
29%
32%
Ground
19%