Five reasons why IBA NOMAD 14 in Almaty is worth watching
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 10 Apr 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland , April 9 — IBA’s new partnership with Nomad Fighting will officially debut on April 11 at Almaty Arena, where IBA NOMAD 14 promises a card built on action, personality and high-stakes matchups. The event is designed to combine elite-level combat with the energy of a major show, and there are plenty of reasons why this tournament already stands out.
Shahobiddin Egamov’s warrior reputation
Reigning Top Dog champion Shahobiddin Egamov is already known to fight fans for his toughness and refusal to break under pressure. Egamov built his reputation the hard way — including a bout in which he kept going after losing teeth, and a title fight where both he and his opponent reportedly broke their hands yet continued trading for four rounds. Egamov still found a way to win, and that kind of grit makes any of his appearances a must-watch.
Zhalgas Zhumagulov’s top-level experience
Former UFC fighter Zhalgas Zhumagulov brings major name value and genuine elite-level experience. He has shared the cage with top opposition, including Joshua Van and title contender Manel Kape. He is also well known across the region as a former Fight Nights champion. When a fighter with that résumé enters this kind of format, it immediately raises the level of intrigue around the whole event.
A belt fight built for action
A title clash between Isa Tandovskiy Isaev and Vasif Abbasov adds even more weight to the card. Isaev is regarded as one of Russia’s top bare-knuckle fighters and has built a reputation around a brutal, aggressive style. He does not come to manage fights or slow them down — he comes to finish. That makes this matchup especially compelling, because when a fighter with that mentality is competing for a belt, fans know they are unlikely to get a cautious performance.
Unfinished business between Zhaparbergenov and Akparkhodjaev
Aidos Zhaparbergenov and Asror Akparkhodjaev meet again after their first bout ended in a draw. Neither man truly accepted that result, with both believing they had done enough to win. That unresolved tension gives the rematch a natural storyline: this time there will be a chance to settle the argument properly and answer the question of who is really better.
A striking rematch with a new dynamic
Zhuman Zhumabekov will face Wanderlei Lewandowski in another compelling rematch. Their first meeting, held under MMA rules, ended with the Brazilian winning by submission. This time the contest shifts into a stand-up battle, and that changes the equation. In a striking fight, Zhumabekov may have the edge in experience, which gives this second meeting a completely different feel from the first and makes it one of the most intriguing bouts on the card.
Taken together, these storylines give IBA NOMAD 14 real depth. There is proven toughness, international experience, a belt on the line, unsettled business from previous meetings and a format built to deliver action. For fans in Almaty and for viewers following the launch of the IBA–Nomad partnership, this is not just another tournament — it is a card with genuine character.
About Nomad Fighting
Nomad Fighting is a combat sports promotion based in the CIS, specializing in a spectacular "show" format that integrates various disciplines to create a new breed of sports entertainment
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