Limelight My big stupid hype trains thread.

[HuskySamoan]

also a couple of dudes that Asaf beat are worth keeping an eye on, like Otabek Rajabov (2-0 pro) (18-1 am) and someone else I'm forgetting atm.

A lot of all those super young IMMAF guys are worth watching. Otabek Rajabov, Yersultan Shakenbay, Muhammad Salohidinov, Oualy Tandia, Patrick Habirora etc. (Just naming the young ones)

 

[HuskySamoan]

Asaf Chopurov's fight from 2 weeks ago

Hes fighting amateur again? Is he retarded?

 

[Hellowhosthat]

A lot of all those super young IMMAF guys are worth watching. Otabek Rajabov, Yersultan Shakenbay, Muhammad Salohidinov, Oualy Tandia, Patrick Habirora etc. (Just naming the young ones)

Rajabov debut was a bit underwhelming tbh, hoping for a bit more from him next time but there's guys he beat in the ammys looking more impressive so far.

 

[DamnSevern]

A lot of all those super young IMMAF guys are worth watching. Otabek Rajabov, Yersultan Shakenbay, Muhammad Salohidinov, Oualy Tandia, Patrick Habirora etc. (Just naming the young ones)

yeah I am putting together a list of these dudes, have like 25 or so, immaf winners, combat sambo tournament winners, 21 and under. Asaf's wins have aged incredibly well.

I dm a couple of them on VK to see when their next fight is

 

[DamnSevern]

Hes fighting amateur again? Is he retarded?

4 fight fights in 2 days as part of Alexander Serdyukov Memorial 2025

 

[HuskySamoan]

4 fight fights in 2 days as part of Alexander Serdyukov Memorial 2025

Yeah, he should get more professional fights. Its dumb when these Eastern block dudes keep fighting amateur well after turning pro.

 

[DamnSevern]

yeah I def agree esp if he's just fighting other dudes who have a 0-1 amateur record.

 

[DamnSevern]

which also goes back to my point....why the fuck didn't the ufc sign more local fighters for the Baku Card? is there any better way to build a star? what the fuck, even besides Asaf (who I don't think is azer) there a few others who could be signed.

 

[STAY GOLD]

why didn't the ufc sign more local fighters for the Baku Card?

Their roster is currently at max capacity, specially with the fighters they're going to sign from this season of DWCS and TUF. The fighters they released recently were to create space for the new signings they'll get from both. They had plans to sign some of the fighters competing on DWCS instead of having them compete there, but they said they couldn't sign anyone else because of that.

 

[DamnSevern]

Their roster is current at max capacity, specially with the fighters they're going to sign from this season of DWCS and from TUF. The fighters they released recently are to create spaces for the new signings they'll get from both. They had plans to sign some of the fighters competing on DWCS instead of having them compete there, but they said they couldn't sign anyone else because they were at max capacity.

oh wow. ty for the info. had no idea. damn

 

[The_Renaissance]

which also goes back to my point....why the fuck didn't the ufc sign more local fighters for the Baku Card? is there any better way to build a star? what the fuck, even besides Asaf (who I don't think is azer) there a few others who could be signed.

Im looking forward to the reception Nazim and Tofiq get either way.

 

[DamnSevern]

one of the azer prospects on my list is fighting this weekend..23 year old bw Shikhikhlas Dzhamalov . needs to fight better comp, this is a solid test, although his opponent is kind of shady

Shikhikhlas Djamalov 23yrs old (6-0) vs. Hamlet Aslanov (6-1) at UAE Warriors 60, June 13 Hamlet Aslanov is an ethnic Azeri from Kazakhstan, and Shikhikhlas is an Azeri from Derbent

 

[DamnSevern]

Im looking forward to the reception Nazim and Tofiq get either way.

def... for an established guy like Tofiq, its so great he gets to finally perform in front of his fans. I'm honestly surprised they signed him.

 

[The_Renaissance]

def... for an established guy like Tofiq, its so great he gets to finally perform in front of his fans. I'm honestly surprised they signed him

Tough fight for him, Orolbai is a terminator.

 

[DamnSevern]

has anyone seen this dude? holy shit. Hamza Khan 20yr old fly. British/Bangla. need to watch more but he's looks absolutely elite

 

[DamnSevern]

tapology should have some kind of way to subscribe to fighters so you receive notifications if they have a fight scheduled or other news

 

[Bubzeh]

has anyone seen this dude? holy shit. Hamza Khan 20yr old fly. British/Bangla. need to watch more but he's looks absolutely elite

Excellent find, looks sharp. Will wait until he turns pro and somebody cracks him on the chin before labelling him elite though.

 

[Ares Black]

tapology should have some kind of way to subscribe to fighters so you receive notifications if they have a fight scheduled or other news

That's a good idea

 

[STAY GOLD]

tapology should have some kind of way to subscribe to fighters so you receive notifications if they have a fight scheduled or other news

It's a great idea, however the problem is that it would require a massive staff to be able to cover every event available.

The best thing is to follow fighters on social media. They usually post when they're competing.

 

[DamnSevern]

It's a great idea, however the problem is that it would require a massive staff to be able to cover every event available.

The best thing is to follow fighters on social media. They usually post when they're competing.

I've started following them on insta and vk. yeah good point... Ithough I wonder if AI could help in this capacity. tbh I've been thinking of using AI to make some kind of database of prospects. that can be updated and automated.