One week after his stoppage loss to Tresean Gore, Azamat Bekoev has provided an update on the fight's aftermath. Bekoev revealed he is currently dealing with multiple injuries and will undergo surgery on his hand and nose, and also has a broken leg. Despite the setback, he expressed being moved by messages of support from people worldwide, particularly from the Caucasus and his own people. Bekoev stated that in the fight he gave even more than his health allowed because he did not want to let his supporters down. He acknowledged the loyalty shown to him even in defeat.
Azamat Bekoev has broken his silence one week after his stoppage loss to Tresean Gore, revealing he sustained three significant injuries during the fight: a broken hand, a broken nose, and a broken leg. The Russian fighter said he will require surgery on both his hand and nose as he begins his recovery.
Bekoev, 30, carries a record of 20-5 and fights out of American Top Team. Standing six feet tall with a 72-inch reach, he is an aggressive offensive fighter who averages 4.57 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy, while also posing a persistent grappling threat with 3.48 takedown attempts per 15 minutes. Despite the painful physical toll of the bout, he said the outpouring of support he received from people around the world — particularly from the Caucasus region and his own community — moved him deeply. He acknowledged that he pushed himself beyond what his body could physically sustain because he did not want to disappoint those backing him, and expressed gratitude for the loyalty shown to him even in defeat.
Gore, nicknamed Mr. Vicious, improved to 7-4 with the victory. The 32-year-old American trains out of American Top Team Atlanta and fights out of a switch stance. He stands six feet tall with a 75-inch reach and lands 3.41 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, also averaging 1.91 takedown attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Bekoev faces a significant recovery timeline with surgery required on both his hand and nose, in addition to a broken leg.
- The extent of the injuries raises questions about when the 20-5 fighter will be able to return to competition.
- Gore's win over a durable opponent carrying three fractures into the finish underlines the circumstances surrounding the stoppage.
