One week after his stoppage loss to Tresean Gore, Azamat Bekoev addressed the fight and revealed the extent of his injuries. Bekoev stated he is currently dealing with multiple injuries and faces upcoming surgery on his hand and nose, with a broken leg as well. Despite the setback, he expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans worldwide and especially from the Caucasus region. Bekoev said he pushed beyond what his health allowed in the fight because he didn't want to let his supporters down. He described the loyalty shown by fans calling him a champion even in defeat as something he will never forget.
