Babuli Tsoloev vs Фергюсон Prediction 17 October 2025
👊 On October 17, the Red Arena in Sochi will host the Fight Nights 129 mixed martial arts tournament. The main event of the evening features a welterweight clash between Babuli Tsoloev and Yurik Smoyan. What can we expect from this showdown? Read our editorial team's prediction!
Head-to-head statistics Babuli Tsoloev - Фергюсон
Babuli Tsoloev Player Overview
Babul Tsoloev, a 27-year-old Russian fighter known as the "Ingush Hulk," boasts an impressive 7-0 record in professional MMA. With a strong wrestling background, he has secured seven consecutive victories in the Fight Nights organization since March 2023. In June 2025, Tsoloev confidently defeated Mikhail Doroshenko. That September, Babul participated in the ACB JJ 18 tournament, where he faced Ali Bagov in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu match. However, both fighters were disqualified due to insufficient activity.
Match Results: Babuli Tsoloev
Yurik Smoyan Player Overview
Yurik Smoyan, a 31-year-old Russian fighter, embarked on his professional MMA journey in December 2012. Having trained in freestyle wrestling since childhood, Smoyan transitioned to mixed martial arts, competing in various promotions, including Golden Team Championship, Alliance Fighting Championships, Industrials, RCC, and Hardcore MMA. From January 2024 to April 2025, he put together an impressive streak of four consecutive victories. However, in May 2025, at RCC 22, Smoyan suffered a setback with a decision loss to Alexander Vasilyev. His current record stands at 24 wins and 9 losses.
Match Results: Yurik Smoyan