Adjoudj Built an Early Lead
Asaël Adjoudj defeated Yves Landu by unanimous decision at the PFL World Tournament finals event on August 1, 2025. Every judge scored the featherweight showcase 29–28 for Adjoudj at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
| Fighter | Asaël Adjoudj | Yves Landu |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 9-1 | 21-9 |
| Age | 26 | 38 |
| Height | 6′0″ | 5′8″ |
| Reach | 71.5″ | 73″ |
| Gym | SBG Ireland | Phuket Fight Club |
| KO/TKO Wins | 6 | 5 |
| Submission Wins | 2 | 5 |
Kicks and takedowns established the early pattern
Adjoudj attacked with low kicks, mixed in a high kick and controlled the body lock when Landu tried to wrestle. A well-timed takedown allowed him to begin scoring from above.
Landu worked toward the fence and escaped a choke attempt, but Adjoudj continued pressing. Another takedown near the bell completed a strong opening round.
Top pressure made the second round difficult for Landu
Adjoudj again brought the contest down and landed punches and elbows from the top. Landu tried to answer beneath him and explored ways to threaten an arm.
When Landu stood, Adjoudj stayed attached and returned him to the mat. The repeated pressure denied the French veteran an extended opportunity to reverse the direction of the fight.
Landu’s closing surge nearly produced a different finish
In the third, Landu completed a takedown after Adjoudj jumped for a guillotine. He increased his ground-strike volume, landing elbows and hammerfists while looking for an arm-triangle.
Adjoudj survived and threatened a triangle before switching toward an armbar as time expired. The decision rewarded his earlier work and extended his winning streak to ten. The SBG Ireland fighter left with another victory, despite Landu producing the strongest sustained offense of the closing round.
Sources
- PFL: kicks, early control, Landu’s late offense and submission threats
- PFL: event venue and official unanimous decision
- PFL: showcase status and pre-fight career background
