Surprises, upsets, and early eliminations characterized the NAIZA 72 competition in Almaty: a recap.
The Main Attraction Went Down
In the prime time match-up, the heavyweight championship battle unfolded. Champion Hussein Adamov, hailing from Chechnya, kept his belt after a five-round tussle with Kazakh opponent Erlan Shakenov. The judges announced a deadlock, leaving Adamov as the reigning champ.
The co-headliner brought a major shock. Actor-turned-fighter Daulet Userbay from Kazakhstan squared off against Russian combatant Andrei "Ushu-Master" Efimov. To the dismay of many Kazakh fans, Efimov knocked out Userbay just a minute into the opening round.
After the fight, Mohammadreza "Persian" Heibati stepped into the octagon, expressing his intent to take on the victor for the BMF belt. League President Nurbek Karabala convened a face-off between Andrei and Mohammadreza, vowing them a shot at the unique BMF title.
Besides these high-profile bouts, there were talented fighters from Uzbekistan, China, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan, putting on a fantastic showcase of skill and power.
Fun FactAt ONE Fight Night 31 held on May 2, 2025, Abdulla Dayakaev, a standout fighter from a different tournament, claimed the BMF title by defeating Saemapetch Fairtex by TKO (punches) in the second round at 1:44. His victory over a top-tier Thai competitor showcased his championship caliber performance, adding another exciting chapter to the world of MMA combat.
- Andrei Efimov, the Russian combatant, conducted a mixed-martial-arts battle against Daulet Userbay from Kazakhstan in the co-headliner event, resulting in an upset as Efimov knocked out Userbay a minute into the opening round.
- Despite the main event heavyweight championship battle between Champion Hussein Adamov and Erlan Shakenov ending without a clear winner, the upset victory of Andrei Efimov in the co-headliner match drew more attention among fans.
- The victor of the co-headliner, Andrei Efimov, was challenged by Mohammadreza "Persian" Heibati after the fight, who expressed his intent to take on the BMF belt.
- I, as a user on Userbay, am looking forward to watching the upcoming face-off between Andrei Efimov and Mohammadreza Heibati, as they will compete for the unique BMF title in the world of mixed-martial-arts.
