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Abdyrakhmanov defeats Kadiev, Kudryashov knocks out Yousefi at IBA Bare Knuckle 5 in Moscow PhilBoxing.com Sun, 28 Jun 2026  Lausanne, Switzerland — IBA Bare Knuckle 5 took place on 27 June at CSKA Arena in Moscow, delivering one of the most action-packed fight cards in the league’s history. The main event featured a rematch between Samat Abdyrakhmanov (KGZ) and Islam Kadiev (RUS), while Dmitry Kudryashov (RUS) made his bare-knuckle debut against Hasan Yousefi (IRI) in the co-main event. Among the guests in attendance were leading figures from the world of combat sports: former UFC champions Jon Jones and Petr Yan, UFC heavyweight Alexander Volkov, leading UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan, and Adlan Amagov, a well-known Russian MMA fighter who competed in the UFC and Strikeforce. Their presence highlighted the status of the evening, which brought together representatives of boxing, MMA, kickboxing, combat sambo and bare-knuckle fighting. “It is a pleasure to be at a tournament like this. Of course, bare-knuckle fighting is not for everyone; it is a personal choice for established athletes. I wish them to get through it without injuries, although that is almost impossible in this sport. To the fans, I wish a great atmosphere: support the fighters, they feed off your energy. Thank you very much,” Petr Yan said. Abdyrakhmanov controls rematch with Kadiev In the main event, Abdyrakhmanov defeated Kadiev by unanimous decision after five rounds. The bout began at a tense pace. Abdyrakhmanov constantly changed the rhythm, stopping his opponent with the jab, bursting forward with two- and three-punch combinations, and preventing Kadiev from settling at a comfortable range. Kadiev tried to respond and kept applying pressure, but Abdyrakhmanov’s advantage became increasingly clear as the contest progressed. The pattern remained the same in the second round. Abdyrakhmanov worked with his lead hand low, controlled the distance and launched quick attacks from different angles. His jab gradually became one of the key factors in the bout. By the third round, Kadiev had sustained a cut, while Abdyrakhmanov continued to increase the volume of accurate punches. Kadiev showed character and continued to answer back even in difficult moments, but Abdyrakhmanov was calmer and cleaner in his work. In the closing rounds, he controlled the range, avoided return attacks at the right moments and secured victory on the scorecards. Kudryashov knocks out Yousefi in the third round The co-main event marked a successful bare-knuckle debut for Dmitry Kudryashov. The Russian boxer, known for his punching power, had a difficult start against Hasan Yousefi. The Iranian fighter met Kudryashov actively and landed several accurate shots, forcing his opponent to look for the right moment to take over the initiative. In the second round, Yousefi continued to move forward and managed to force Kudryashov back to the ropes. However, the Russian athlete absorbed the pressure, gradually wore down his opponent and began to find more opportunities to counter. The decisive moment came in the third round. Kudryashov landed a powerful shot that sent Yousefi to the canvas. The Iranian fighter managed to get back to his feet, but only seconds later he absorbed another heavy punch and was unable to continue. Kudryashov claimed a knockout victory in a bout that had not been straightforward for him. Bukin ends Makhmadov bout quickly One of the fastest finishes of the evening came as Yakov Bukin (RUS) defeated Suleyman Makhmadov (TJK). Bukin took the centre of the ring from the opening seconds, worked aggressively on the front foot and quickly forced his opponent into heavy exchanges. After a pause caused by a strike to a prohibited area, the bout resumed, but the finish came almost immediately: Bukin landed a powerful left hand, and Makhmadov was unable to beat the count. After the bout, Makhmadov thanked the fans for their support and said he would like a rematch, noting that he had competed in an unfamiliar weight class. Shakhgiriev knocks out Reyes Sulambek Shakhgiriev (RUS) defeated Yassel Reyes (CUB) by knockout in one of the most intense bouts of the evening. The contest opened with heavy exchanges and pressure from both fighters. In one exchange, the referee counted a knockdown against Reyes, but the Cuban was able to return to his feet and continue. Soon after, however, Shakhgiriev landed another heavy shot, and the referee stopped the contest. Reyes disagreed with the stoppage and called for a rematch after the bout. Nekrash stops Allegretti Aleksandr Nekrash (BLR) opened the tournament with an impressive victory over Riccardo Allegretti (ITA). The Italian came forward aggressively from the opening seconds and tried to take the initiative early, but Nekrash remained composed, absorbed the initial pressure and began to respond with greater accuracy. He dropped his opponent in the first round and continued to work effectively in the clinch in the second, landing uppercuts to the body and head. After absorbing a series of punches, Allegretti withdrew from the contest, giving Nekrash the victory by technical knockout. Zharkov survives difficult finish to defeat Safari Oleg Zharkov (RUS) defeated Keyvan Safari (IRI) by unanimous decision. Safari came forward from the opening seconds and applied constant pressure, but Zharkov moved well, chose the right moments to counter and sent his opponent down with a heavy knockdown following one accurate combination. In the following rounds, the Iranian continued to attack and regularly targeted the body, but two rule infringements significantly complicated his task. Zharkov survived a difficult closing stretch and secured the win on points. Saabyr outpoints Kokorev Bekzat Saabyr (KAZ) earned a unanimous decision victory over Matvey Kokorev (RUS). The bout remained tactically restrained for long periods and only began to open up in the second round. Saabyr gradually increased the pressure, while Kokorev tried to work off the back foot and use his physical advantages. In the third round, the Russian’s attempt to move forward resulted in a series of body shots landing against him, which ultimately confirmed Saabyr’s advantage. Yadullaev gets the better of Harutyunyan Farid Yadullaev (RUS) defeated Seryozha Harutyunyan (ARM) by unanimous decision in one of the most mobile bouts of the evening. Harutyunyan made his IBA Bare Knuckle debut and immediately showed good footwork, but Yadullaev was more active in the key exchanges. The pace increased in the second round, the bout became more emotional, and Yadullaev landed several accurate right hands. The third round was fought through exchanges and a battle for the initiative. Both fighters moved constantly and tried to take control of the closing stages, but after three rounds the judges unanimously awarded the victory to Yadullaev. Butorin defeats Lutterbach Maksim Butorin (RUS) defeated Joilton Lutterbach (BRA) by unanimous decision. After a cautious start, Butorin began to force his opponent towards the ropes more often and moved well, constantly stepping outside the lead foot. Lutterbach, who has extensive combat sports experience, gradually began to read the feints better and answer with his own punches. Butorin hurt his opponent in one exchange, but the finish remained tense as Lutterbach increased his output and landed several clean shots. Nevertheless, the judges unanimously awarded the victory to Butorin. Perevyazko defeats Bisultanov after two knockdowns Aleksandr Perevyazko (RUS) defeated Sulim Bisultanov (RUS) by unanimous decision in an emotional and entertaining bout. Perevyazko sent his opponent to the canvas twice in the opening round. Bisultanov was able to recover and return to the contest, while the break between the first and second rounds was extended after the ropes were damaged during celebrations following one of the exchanges. In the second round, Bisultanov tried to change the course of the bout through aggression and pressure. He fought emotionally and continued to come forward even after absorbing punches, but Perevyazko remained calm and was more accurate in the exchanges. In the third round, both fighters began to absorb more punches, and Bisultanov did plenty to make the bout memorable for the fans. However, the advantage Perevyazko had built early in the contest remained intact until the final bell. Commenting on the events of the night, Chris Roberts OBE, IBA CEO & Secretary General said: "IBA Bare Knuckle once again proved why it has become one of the most exciting platforms in combat sports. Tonight in Moscow we saw elite athletes from different fighting backgrounds test themselves under the purest conditions possible, delivering courage, skill and unforgettable moments for the fans. Congratulations to all the winners, and especially to Samat Abdyrakhmanov on an outstanding performance in the main event, as well as Dmitry Kudryashov on a memorable and successful bare-knuckle debut. We now look forward to bringing this momentum to Miami for IBA Bare Knuckle 6.” IBA Bare Knuckle 5 concludes an evening of dramatic finishes The evening in Moscow brought together experienced boxers, MMA fighters, kickboxers and combat sambo athletes, while the main bouts created several storylines for the future — from Abdyrakhmanov’s confident victory in the rematch to Kudryashov’s successful debut and the possibility of further meetings after a number of emotional finishes. The next tournament in the series, IBA Bare Knuckle 6, will take place on 18 July in Miami, USA.  |
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