Fernando Rodrigues and Khadis Ibragimov: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Brazilian fighter Fernando Rodrigues has been talking tough ahead of his Bare-Knuckle contest against former M-1 Global Light Heavyweight champion Khadis Ibragimov. The boxing contest will take place in Kazakhstanat the Almaty Arena under the Hardcore Fighting Championship banner on May 19. Rodrigues, who has been touted with having a glass jaw, has promised to shock Khadis Ibragimov

Bare-Knuckle Boxing: HardCore FC Heavyweight championship

Location: Almaty Arena, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Where to watch: YouTube

Date: 19.05.2023. 15.00

From Sao Paulo, Brazil, Fernando Rodrigues, 35, made his professional MMA debut in 2012. He competed in several promotions, including Max Sport, Elite FC, and KSW. He has performed in MMA, kickboxing, and currently in bare-knuckle boxing, where he is contesting for the heavyweight title in HFC.

Hadith, I watched your interview. Don't blame me, buddy. There was a problem with the translation because the Hardcore MMA belt was never in Brazil. I wanted to say that I will return with the belt to Brazil! And I also want to tell you that if I have difficulties with the translation into Russian, then you will have difficulties with the translation to the stalls! I will surprise you with my wrestling! Did you say I have a crystal jaw and fall? Let's see who will fall on May 19 and who will be saved in the fight! And I also suggest that you, in any case, have revenge on Hardcore Boxing. Let's check whose arms hit harder and whose jaw is stronger?

Fernando Rodrigues

Khadis Ibragimov, 27, was born in Dagestan. He is a prize-winner of Russian championships, a two-time European champion, and an international master of sports of Russia in combat sambo. Ibragimov made his debut in mixed martial arts in December 2017. He fought undefeated in Russia for two years, winning eight fights and becoming the champion of the M-1 Challenge. In August 2019, Ibragimov debuted in the UFC, losing all four fights in the promotion. In 2021, he joined Hardcore MMA, where his aggressive fighting style and powerful striking have earned him an unbeaten streak and the Heavyweight title.

The odds are overwhelmingly in favor of Khadis Ibragimov. On Coinplay, the favorite is 1.19 odds to win. 1xbet lists the underdog at 4.26.