An unusual incident occurred during the co-main event at the Southern Rubezh: Beginning 6 tournament when both fighters fell out of the cage. Fortunately, neither Alexander Sukhov nor Ruslan Myrtaev suffered injuries from the fall. The fight continued and in the next round, Sukhov secured a TKO victory over Myrtaev. The bizarre moment highlighted safety concerns but did not affect the outcome of the bout.
A bizarre and potentially dangerous incident unfolded at the Southern Rubezh: Beginning 6 tournament when both competitors in the co-main event tumbled out of the cage during their bout, yet the fight ultimately concluded with Alexander Sukhov stopping Ruslan Myrtaev by TKO in a subsequent round.
The unusual sequence of events drew immediate attention as both Sukhov and Myrtaev went over or through the cage structure together, a rare occurrence in professional mixed martial arts competition. Officials confirmed that neither fighter sustained injuries as a result of the fall, and the contest was allowed to resume.
Once action restarted, Sukhov took control and finished Myrtaev inside the cage, earning the TKO stoppage to claim the co-main event victory.
Why it matters
- Cage security and structural integrity are a fundamental responsibility of event organizers, and incidents of this nature invite scrutiny of safety protocols at regional promotions.
- The fact that competition resumed and a clean result was recorded means the outcome itself is unlikely to be disputed, though the circumstances surrounding the fall may prompt review.
- Regional tournaments such as Southern Rubezh: Beginning 6 serve as important developmental platforms, and high-profile safety lapses can affect their credibility and athlete confidence.
No fighter data was available in the AgentMMA database for either Sukhov or Myrtaev at the time of this report, so further biographical and record details could not be confirmed.
