Magomed Zaynukov vs Erzhan Manarbekov Full Fight – RCC Intro 31

Magomed Zaynukov defeated Erzhan Manarbekov via TKO (punches) at 4:09 of Round 1 during the RCC: Intro 31 event on March 9, 2024.

The lightweight bout took place at the RMK Martial Arts Academy in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Zaynukov entered the fight representing the prestigious Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Martial Arts School, carrying an undefeated record. Manarbekov, fighting out of Almaty, Kazakhstan, stepped into the cage with a 3–1 record.

• Stance and Strategy: The fight began entirely on the feet. Zaynukov utilized his strong Muay Thai background to dictate the distance early. [3, 6, 7]

• Striking Exchanges: Zaynukov immediate opened up with a heavy, punishing leg kick. Manarbekov attempted to counter by throwing a heavy left hook from the outside. [6]
• The Finish: As the fighters continued to trade strikes, Zaynukov’s superior accuracy and power broke through Manarbekov’s guard. Zaynukov landed a devastating sequence of punches that dropped Manarbekov, forcing referee Viktor Korneev to step in and stop the contest. 

This victory kept Zaynukov’s professional record perfect and extended his streak of first-round finishes early in his career, ultimately paving his way to a contract with the UFC.