Indian MMA fighter Ehtesham Ansari secures decision win at Naiza FC 59

LockerRoom Team

23 May 2024

Indian MMA fighter Ehtesham Ansari secured his second straight win at Naiza FC when he outclassed Namik Aghabalaev to secure a decision win at Naiza FC 59 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Ehtesham, who had his moments in the fight got the nod from the judges after three rounds of action to remain undefeated in the organization. Prior to this, he had submitted Sardorbek Abilkhairov in the first round at Naiza FC 51.

With the win, the Indian MMA fighter improved his professional MMA record to 6-1 and has cemented his stop as a name to watch out in Naiza FC. 

Before his run in Naiza FC, Ehtesham had fought in the regional circuit in India and competed in Matrix Fight Night, Fight of Knights, Hero Fight Night and Warrior’s Dream Series before making his debut at Naiza FC. 

Elsewhere, in the main event, Koshen Akanov got the better of Roman Arakelyan and secured a first round TKO victory. You can see the complete results from the event below. 

Naiza FC 59 Results: 

• Koshen Akanov defeats Roman Arakelyan via KO/TKO, Punches from Back Mount at Round 1
• Yelzhan Aliaskar vs. Rustam Daminov Ends in a Majority Draw
• Rustem Kudaybergenov defeats Ivan Danilov via Unanimous Decision 
• Daulet Userbay   defeats   Murat Bogotov   via KO/TKO, Punches at Round 1
• Ehtesham Ansari   defeats   Namik Aghabalaev   via Unanimous Decision
• Zhalgas Zhumagaliev   defeats   Asroriddin Mukhriddinov   via Unanimous Decision
• Rakhman Esedullaev   defeats   Olim Tillaev   via Submission, Kimura at Round 1
• Shakar Adyl   defeats   Malik Baysultanov   via KO/TKO, Punches at Round 1

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