Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 5
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Yanal Ashmouz
United StatesYanal Ashmouz
“Red Fox”
8-2-0
RESULT

Yanal Ashmouz def. Dennis Hughes Jr. (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Dennis Hughes Jr.
United StatesDennis Hughes Jr.
“DJ”
Friday, March 18, 2022
Universal Studios, Orlando, United States

Yanal Ashmouz defeated Dennis Hughes Jr. by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 5, held Friday, March 18, 2022 at Universal Studios, Orlando.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Yanal Ashmouz vs Dennis Hughes Jr.?

Yanal Ashmouz defeated Dennis Hughes Jr. by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 5, held Friday, March 18, 2022 at Universal Studios, Orlando.

Referee
James Larry Folsom Jr.
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Yanal Ashmouz 50%50% Dennis Hughes Jr.

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

8-2-0
Record
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1500
Elo rating
1500
0
Win Streak
0
31
Age
28
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
—
Orthodox
Stance
—
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.88
SLpM
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50%
Str. Acc.
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4.78
SApM
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50%
Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

3.24
TD Avg.
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38%
TD Acc.
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64%
TD Def.
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0.00
Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Yanal Ashmouz · 3-2
  • L
    Quillan Salkilld
    UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2Sat, Jun 7, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Trevor Peek
    UFC Fight Night: Burns vs BradySat, Sep 7, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Chris Duncan
    UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs TyburaSat, Jul 22, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Sam Patterson
    UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3Sat, Mar 18, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 1:15 · Lightweight
  • W
    Dennis Hughes Jr.
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 5Fri, Mar 18, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
Dennis Hughes Jr. · 0-1
  • L
    Yanal Ashmouz
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 5Fri, Mar 18, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 4 fights · 0 fights
33.3
Avg sig. strikes
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2.50
Avg takedowns
—
2:38
Avg control time
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42
Career high strikes
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9
Career high TDs
—

Strike Distribution

Yanal Ashmouz
Strike target
Dennis Hughes Jr.
65%
Head
—
18%
Body
—
17%
Leg
—
Yanal Ashmouz
Strike position
Dennis Hughes Jr.
58%
Distance
—
25%
Clinch
—
17%
Ground
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