Valery Myasnikov and Magomed "Black Cobra" Magomedov will meet in a bare-knuckle MMA bout on September 12 in Chelyabinsk. The fight is part of a joint tournament between RCC and Gamebred.
Valery Myasnikov and Magomed Magomedov are set to collide in a bare-knuckle MMA contest on September 12 in Chelyabinsk, Russia. The bout is part of a joint tournament organized by RCC and Gamebred Fighting Championship.
Magomedov, known by the nickname "Black Cobra" in the summary — though listed under the nickname "Tiger" in fight records — is a 34-year-old Russian fighter carrying a professional mark of 22 wins and 5 losses. Standing five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach, the Russian veteran brings considerable experience into the bare-knuckle format. He posts a striking accuracy of 63.4 percent, a notably precise number that suggests a measured, disciplined approach on the feet rather than high output. His registered rate of 0.62 significant strikes landed per minute reflects a patient style, and his record shows no takedown or submission activity in tracked bouts, pointing to a striker who prefers to settle matters standing up.
Verified data for Myasnikov was not available in the AgentMMA database at the time of publication, so direct statistical comparisons between the two competitors cannot be drawn.
Why it matters
- The RCC and Gamebred co-promotion signals a growing appetite for bare-knuckle MMA events on the Russian regional circuit.
- Bare-knuckle rules significantly alter striking dynamics, generally favoring accuracy over volume — a format that could suit Magomedov's measured style.
- The September 12 date in Chelyabinsk puts this card on the calendar during a busy stretch of international MMA action, giving it a chance to draw wider attention.
