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14 Aug. 07:08

Yagshimuradov Set for Title Rematch Against Anderson on October 3 in Dubai at PFL

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On October 3, 2025, in Dubai, the long-awaited rematch between Turkmen fighter Dovletjan Yagshimuradov and Corey Anderson will take place as part of the PFL event. This bout will determine the light heavyweight champion.

Their first fight dates back to April 2021, when Yagshimuradov suffered a loss by TKO in the third round. But now, he returns stronger, faster, and mentally tougher, ready to prove he belongs at the top.

This rematch in Dubai is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling bouts of the year. It’s a real opportunity for Yagshimuradov to not only take revenge but also to claim the PFL championship title and solidify his name in MMA history.

Fans are confident: Dovletjan will rise to the occasion and show the world who the true champion really is.

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Turkmenistan hosts national Tennis Cup tournament

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The Tennis Cup of Turkmenistan has concluded at the multifunctional sports complex of the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Culture and Sports. A total of 72 athletes representing Ashgabat as well as the Ahal, Dashoguz, Lebap and Mary regions of Turkmenistan competed in the tournament, including 47 men and 25 women.

The competition was organized by the State Committee of Turkmenistan for Physical Culture and Sports together with the Tennis Federation of Turkmenistan and was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality.

The men’s singles final became the highlight of the event. The decisive match featured the head coach of the national tennis team of Turkmenistan, 30-year-old Yuriy Rogusskiy, against his trainee Allanur Dayanjov. The final lasted three hours and twenty minutes and was decided in a tie-break. Rogusskiy claimed the opening set 6:4, Dayanjov dominated the second set 6:0, and secured victory in the deciding set with a 7:6 score, earning his first-ever Tennis Cup of Turkmenistan.

The third-place match was won by 26-year-old Tennis Federation of Turkmenistan coach Meylis Orazmuhammedov, also a successful participant in Davis Cup zonal competitions. He defeated Didar Vepamyradov in straight sets, 6:3, 6:4.

In the women’s category, the Tennis Cup of Turkmenistan was claimed by Aynur Movlamova, a 10th-grade student from Specialized Secondary School No. 27 in Ashgabat, marking her debut victory at the national level.