At just 20 years old, Ibragim Ibragimov has already left a mark on the MMA scene with a perfect 7-0 record, including six wins via a finish. Ibragimov, who has earned regional lightweight gold, hones his craft at Manchester Top Team as he continues to be one of the best rising prospects on the European MMA scene. He made his PFL debut with PFL Europe in June, defeating Josh Reed.

 

Nacho Campos, who trains at The Black Panther Gym, also is very dangerous with a perfect 5-0 record since his March 2023 pro debut – with four wins coming via a finish. Campos, known for his aggressive approach, will be competing on a major MMA stage for the first time here. He enters off a TKO win over Israel Nascimento in June.

 

Who will claim victory and take the other’s 0?

 

 

Round 1

 

Ibragimov with an inside low kick right away. Campos on his back foot. Low kick from Ibragimov again. High kick missed for Ibragimov. Ibragimov shoots in and gets Campos to the fence. Campos with an elbow to try and counter. Campos trying to stop Ibragimov’s progress on the takedown. Ibragimov trying to get Campos’s hips off the cage, landing a couple of knees in the process. Ibragimov gets an inside trip and gets Campos down, with Campos seated against the fence. Ibragimov has his legs wrapped around Campos’s legs. Campos gets warned for grabbing the cage before giving up his back. Campos gets to his feet, but Ibragimov keeps a hold of him.

 

 

Ibragimov briefly gets Campos back to the ground and he continues to pressure. Mat return by Ibragimov. Ibragimov has wrist control and is able to get to Campos’s back with a hook in. Ibragimov has a body triangle and rolls with Campos, landing a few solid shots. Campos warned for small joint manipulation. Ibragimov continues to roll and hand fight with Campos as he looks for a rear-naked choke. Campos looks to punch his way out. Campos returns to his feet, but the bell rings.

 

 

Round 2

 

Ibragimov tries to pressure Campos back to the fence, but Campos lands a knee. Campos looks for a kimura grip. Ibragimov looks for a low single, but Campos steps over and he’s the one on top! Ibragimov gets back to his feet and is back to looking for the takedown. Campos looks for a choke, but Ibragimov takes advantage and secures another takedown. Ibragimov secures the legs again. Ibragimov begins to work over the body. Campos appears to be asking for a standup for a lack of activity, but he isn’t getting it.

 

Campos works his way back to his feet, but Ibragimov gets the fight right back to the mat. Ibragimov working over the body again, punching at the midsection. Ibragimov landing to the sides now. Campos appears to continue to call for a standup. Ibragimov looks for wrist control as he continues to pressure Campos. Campos gets back to his feet, but Ibragimov gets the fight to the ground again. Campos gets back to his feet and lands some short elbows before the end of round two.

 

 

Round 3

 

Campos with a couple of short punches to start things off. Ibragimov with a low kick. Ibragimov pressures Campos once again and scores another takedown against the fence. Ibragimov getting over Campos’s ankles again. Campos tries to break Ibragimov’s posture with a pressuring elbow to the back of the neck. Both men land short shots. Ibragimov lands a couple of left hands to the side. Ibragimov works his way to Campos’s back as Campos gets to his feet. Ibragimov gets the fight back to the ground, but Campos looks to scramble and gets Ibragimov off his back. Both men battling along the SmartCage in a standing position.

 

Ibragimov returns Campos to the mat and lands some short elbows. Ibragimov gets a body triangle around Campos. Both men firing off shots, with Ibragimov bringing more pressure. Campos looking to the referee for another stand-up, but Ibragimov continuing to work. Ibragimov landing at will on Campos’s head. Ibragimov isn’t going for a submission, seemingly satisfied at working and riding this out on top. Campos tries to roll through, but Ibragimov has a solid hold of him. Ibragimov works into mount. Some strong ground-and-pound from Ibragimov to close out this fight with him on top.

 

Dominating performance from Ibragimov as he was in complete control of this one.

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Ibragim Ibragimov def. Nacho Campos via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)