DUBAI: Dubai-based Iranian heavyweight Pouya Rahmani will put his undefeated streak on the line when he steps back into action at PFL: Road to Dubai on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Coca-Cola Arena.
The fast-rising prospect will set his perfect 5-0 record against former PFL World Tournament finalist Karl Williams (10-4) in a must-see matchup.
Rahmani has quickly become one of the most talked-about heavyweight prospects in the Middle East and North Africa region after all five of his professional victories have ended in the first round. In his most recent outing, he knocked out his opponent, Slim Trabelsi. With a perfect record, surging momentum, and a rapidly expanding fanbase, Rahmani enters the bout looking to reinforce his status as a legitimate contender in the heavyweight division.
Standing in his way is Karl Williams, a fighter who has already proved he can compete on the sport’s biggest stage. The American standout owns a 10-4 record and brings a strong wrestling pedigree that has troubled many of his opponents.
Williams reached the 2025 PFL World Tournament final on short notice and pushed eventual champion Oleg Popov to a razor-close split decision. Now, after coming up just short of a championship, he returns with renewed purpose and a clear mission to reclaim his place among the division’s top contenders.
Their meeting in Dubai features will see a clash of styles, with the undefeated knockout artist aiming to continue his ascent, and the hardened veteran grappler determined to stop him.
For both men, the stakes are high, and this could be a defining moment in their paths toward heavyweight glory.
