Brendson Ribeiro vs Magomed Tuchalov — Fight recap

Magomed Tuchalov defeated Brendson Ribeiro by unanimous decision over three rounds on July 25, 2026, with referee Daniel Movahedi overseeing the bout. Tuchalov's grappling dominance proved decisive, landing eight takedowns at a 57% success rate while controlling the fight for 4:20 of total time.

Ribeiro struggled to find rhythm offensively, connecting on just 39 of 118 significant strikes (33%), while Tuchalov landed 35 of 80 (43%) and maintained superior striking efficiency across all ranges. The Russian wrestler controlled the cage through his wrestling game, attempting one submission and limiting Ribeiro to zero takedown opportunities on one attempt.

Ribeiro's leg strikes (17) were his most effective weapon, but Tuchalov's balanced striking—particularly his 18 leg strikes—combined with his grappling control secured all three rounds on the judges' scorecards. The victory positions Tuchalov as a rising threat in the division's wrestling-heavy landscape.