Moscow – Muslim Gadzhimagomedov continued his undefeated streak, improving to 6-0 after securing a commanding unanimous decision victory over South Africa’s Thabiso Mchunu. Gadzhimagomedov controlled the entire fight, with scorecards reading 100-90, 100-90, and 100-91, dominating Mchunu across the full ten rounds.
Using his height and reach advantage, Gadzhimagomedov managed to keep Mchunu at bay, landing consistent shots. Despite feeling capable of ending the fight in the eighth round, Gadzhimagomedov chose a more measured approach to ensure a decisive victory.
Muslim Gadzhimagomedov: “I controlled the fight from the first to the last second. In some moments, I felt I could finish him, but I decided not to take the risk. My goal now is to unify titles and take on tougher competition.”
Co-Main Event: Suslenkov Triumphs Over Mulowayi for IBF European Heavyweight Title
In the co-main event, Artem Suslenkov claimed the IBF European Heavyweight Championship with a majority decision victory over Jack Mulowayi from Belgium. The fight saw Suslenkov assert early dominance with quick combinations and aggressive offense, but Mulowayi, known for his power, fought back in the middle rounds, finishing strong. Despite this, Suslenkov’s early work earned him the victory, with two judges scoring in his favor and one declaring a draw.
Undercard Results:
| Fight | Winner | Method | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jafarov vs. Zakharov (71kg) | Saidjamshid Jafarov | Split Decision | A high-paced six-round battle. Jafarov’s consistency secured him the win despite Zakharov’s strong finish. |
| Carmona vs. Nagapetyan (Flyweight) | Samuel Carmona | Unanimous Decision | Carmona’s agility and late-round pressure earned him the European Flyweight title. |
| Lukas vs. Oriyomi (Super Flyweight) | Angelina Lukas | TKO (Round 4) | Oriyomi’s corner stopped the fight after a dominant round from Lukas, despite a strong third from Oriyomi. |
| Belousov vs. Santisima (57kg) | Ruslan Belousov | Unanimous Decision | Belousov dominated Santisima for a clean six-round performance, improving to 5-0. |
| Ozdoev vs. Oumarou (63.5kg) | Tamerlan Ozdoev | Split Decision | A closely contested bout. Ozdoev’s early lead held despite a late rally from Oumarou. |
Key Highlights:
- Gadzhimagomedov extends his undefeated streak to 6-0.
- Artem Suslenkov wins the IBF European Heavyweight Championship.
- Samuel Carmona captures his first IBA European Flyweight title.
- Angelina Lukas secures a TKO victory over Ayisat Oriyomi.
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