Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Abraham Bably
EnglandAbraham Bably
“The One and Only”
8-2-0
RESULT

Abraham Bably def. Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze (Knockout)

Knockout · Round 1 · 4:59
Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze
FrancePaul-Emmanuel Gnaze
“La Brutance”
8-7-0
Saturday, July 19, 2025
GrandWest Arena, Cape Town, South Africa

Abraham Bably defeated Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze by Knockout in round 1 (4:59) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round, held Saturday, July 19, 2025 at GrandWest Arena, Cape Town.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Abraham Bably vs Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze?

Abraham Bably defeated Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze by Knockout in round 1 (4:59) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round, held Saturday, July 19, 2025 at GrandWest Arena, Cape Town.

Referee
Rich Mitchell
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Abraham Bably 52%48% Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze

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
8-7-0
1512
Elo rating
1500
0
Win Streak
0
30
Age
33
5'10"
178 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
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Stance
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Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
England
Nationality
France

Striking Profile

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SLpM
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Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
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Recent form (last 5 fights)

Abraham Bably · 3-2
  • L
    Rob Wilkinson
    Professional Fighters League - PFL San Diego: McKee vs. IsbulaevSat, Jun 27, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 3:23 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Justin Clarke
    PFL Africa 4: 2025 FinalsSat, Dec 20, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 0:21 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Joffie Houlton
    PFL Africa 3: 2025 SemifinalsSat, Oct 18, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 4:08 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First RoundSat, Jul 19, 2025
    Knockout · R1 · 4:59 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Rodrigo Nascimento
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First RoundThu, May 1, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze · 0-1
  • L
    Abraham Bably
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First RoundSat, Jul 19, 2025
    Knockout · R1 · 4:59 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 0 fights
25.0
Avg sig. strikes
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0.50
Avg takedowns
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0:41
Avg control time
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42
Career high strikes
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1
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Strike Distribution

Abraham Bably
Strike target
Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze
72%
Head
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26%
Body
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2%
Leg
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Abraham Bably
Strike position
Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze
30%
Distance
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70%
Clinch
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0%
Ground
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