In a closely watched bantamweight bout at "Fight Nights 134" in Sochi, Turkmenistan’s Abdulla Babayev faced off against Russian competitor Ramazan Aliev. After a grueling battle in the cage, the judges delivered a unanimous verdict in favor of Aliev, handing Babayev his first professional loss in mixed martial arts. The outcome was a surprising turn for the Turkmen athlete, who entered the arena with an unblemished record and high expectations from international observers.

The matchup saw a late change in opponents after Babayev's original rival, Inal Khasbulatov, was forced to withdraw due to medical reasons. Ramazan Aliev, a highly decorated MMA champion from Dagestan, stepped in as a replacement on short notice. Following this result, Babayev’s professional standing now reflects five wins and one loss. Despite the setback, his credentials remain impressive, including titles as a world and Asian pankration champion and a master of sports in combat sambo.

Prior to this encounter, Babayev had built a strong momentum with consecutive victories over fighters such as Abdulaziz Yuldashev and Faiz Gulonov. For Aliev, this win levels his career record to four victories and four losses. While the streak was broken, Babayev’s technical background and previous dominance on the world stage suggest that the Turkmen martial artist remains a formidable contender in the regional MMA circuit as he looks toward his next challenge.