Damir Ismagulov's boxing debut ended in a knockout.

Former UFC fighter from Kazakhstan has made his boxing debut at the Fight Nights Global tournament in Astana, as reported by Vesti.kz.

Damir Ismagulov faced Brazilian knockout artist Felipe Maia, who was also making his professional ring debut. The match lasted the full four rounds and concluded with Ismagulov winning by judges' decision. Notably, Maia experienced a knockdown in the fourth round.

Ismagulov has participated in seven fights in the UFC, achieving five victories and suffering two defeats. His MMA record stands at 26-3.

It is worth mentioning that at this event, the fastest knockout was delivered by the most beautiful female boxer of Kazakhstan, Balauas Muzdiman; the video is available here.

The main event of the evening will feature a fight with Kazakh boxer Daulet Daukenov.