Event: Yoka vs. Okolie (co‑main event)
Bout: Bakary Samaké vs. Ermal Hadribeaj
Venue: Adidas Arena, Paris XVIII, Paris
Start Time: 1:00 PM ET
Injury Report
No injuries or medical flags were reported for either fighter in the lead‑up to the bout. (No injury notes in Tapology listings.)
Tale of the Tape & Fighter Matchups
| Attribute | Bakary Samaké | Ermal Hadribeaj |
| Record | 19‑0 (11 KOs) | 22‑0‑1 (8 KOs) |
| Age | 22 | 32 |
| Height | 5’11” | 5’11” |
| Weight | 159.3 lbs | 153.5 lbs |
| Nationality | France | Albania |
| Fighting Out Of | Aubervilliers, Paris | Tirana, Albania |
Key matchup notes:
Samaké is 10 years younger, undefeated, and fighting at home.
Hadribeaj has more total fights and a strong defensive style.
Both are natural 154‑lb fighters with identical height.
Recent Form
Bakary Samaké – Last 5
W – W – W – W – W Shows a perfect streak across 2024–2025.
Ermal Hadribeaj – Last 5
W – W – W – W – W Also undefeated in his last five.
Fight History & Style Notes
Bakary Samaké
Rising French star with explosive combinations.
Wins over Roarke Knapp, Wade Ryan, and Alejandro Ortiz.
Strong athleticism and improving ring IQ.
Estimated purse: $200,000.
Ermal Hadribeaj
Albanian technician with excellent footwork and timing.
Wins over Ilhami Aydemir and Placido Ramirez.
Durable, patient, and difficult to outbox.
Estimated purse: $100,000.
Betting Trends
Samaké has a 96% community pick rate.
Both fighters undefeated, but Samaké has faced higher‑profile opponents.
Home‑country advantage strongly favors Samaké.
Hadribeaj’s style suggests durability but lower output.
FIGHT ODDS
Ermal Hadribeaj + 485
Bakary Samake – 800
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026
