UFC fighter Jalgas Zhumagulov suffers two consecutive defeats in competition.
In the opening bout of the UFC 257 preliminary card, Kazakh fighter Jalgas Zhumagulov faced Sweden's Amir Albazi in a flyweight division matchup. The fight, initially scheduled for November 2020, was postponed to January 2021 due to visa issues for Zhumagulov.
The location for this highly anticipated fight was Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This was Zhumagulov's second UFC appearance, following his debut in 2020.
Despite a valiant effort, Zhumagulov suffered a defeat in the fight. The result was an unanimous decision victory for Albazi, marking Zhumagulov's second loss in the promotion. The judges awarded two rounds to Albazi, with the matchup lasting the full scheduled time.
This loss extends Zhumagulov's winless streak in the UFC, as his debut fight also resulted in a loss. Unfortunately, specific information about Zhumagulov's trainer was not readily available.
On the other hand, Amir Albazi continues to make a name for himself in the UFC, adding another victory to his record. The location of his latest victory was Abu Dhabi, further solidifying his status as a formidable competitor in the flyweight division.
The UFC 257 preliminary card was a night filled with exciting fights, but the matchup between Zhumagulov and Albazi was undoubtedly one of the most anticipated. Despite the outcome, fans are eagerly waiting to see what the future holds for both fighters in the UFC.
