David Samuel secured a dominant first-round submission victory over Abdelrahman Mohammad at PFL Africa. Samuel controlled the fight before finishing his opponent via submission in the opening round. His professional record improves to 6-0-1NC with the win. Mohammad suffered the first loss of his professional career, dropping to 5-1. The performance showcased Samuel's skills and continued his unbeaten streak in professional MMA competition.
David Samuel extended his unbeaten professional record with a dominant first-round submission victory over Abdelrahman Mohammad at PFL Africa on April 10, 2026.
Samuel controlled the contest from the outset, working his way to a finish before the opening round had concluded. The win moves his professional record to 6-0-1 No Contest, keeping his undefeated streak firmly intact and signaling his continued rise on the African MMA scene.
For Mohammad, the defeat marked the first loss of his professional career. The previously unbeaten fighter drops to 5-1 following the stoppage, a result that will serve as his first taste of adversity at the professional level.
Why it matters
- Samuel remains undefeated in professional competition, strengthening his case as one of the more promising fighters on the PFL Africa roster
- Mohammad's unbeaten record is broken, giving both fighters a clearer picture of where they stand in their respective development
- A first-round submission finish demonstrates Samuel's finishing ability and ground proficiency, qualities that will draw attention from matchmakers moving forward
