Mehemmedeli Osmanli Challenges Validity of Ilimbek Akylbek's TUF 34 Finale Victory
Mehemmedeli Osmanli has accused Ilimbek Akylbek of faking an injury to win their TUF 34 bantamweight tournament final via disqualification at UFC Fight Night.
The bantamweight tournament final of The Ultimate Fighter 34, which took place during UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos on September 26, 2026, has concluded under controversy. The bout ended in a disqualification victory for Ilimbek Akylbek following an illegal knee delivered by his opponent, Mehemmedeli Osmanli. Following the conclusion of the contest, Osmanli publicly accused Akylbek of exaggerating the severity of his injury to secure the disqualification win. The finish of the tournament final has drawn significant attention due to the manner in which the disqualification was officiated and the subsequent reaction from the participants involved. As of now, there has been no official statement from the athletic commission regarding an appeal or review of the fight's ending. The TUF 34 season finale, which served as a platform for the tournament finalists to earn a UFC contract, is now marked by the dispute between the two bantamweight prospects.
Source: MMA Mania.
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