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FNC Lightweight Title fight

Lom-Ali Eskiev VS Marko Bojkovic

Boris Trajkovski Arena, Skopje, North Macedonia

Tale of the Tape

24-8-0, 1 NC Record 12-2-0
34 Age 25
170 cm Height 180 cm
unknown Stance unknown
67% Finish rate 75%
54% KO rate 50%
13% Sub rate 25%

Result Summary

Marko Bojkovic def. Lom-Ali Eskiev KO (punch) · R1 0:49

In a highly anticipated main event for the FNC lightweight title, rising star Marko "Skull Crusher" Bojkovic needed just under a minute to shock the crowd. The defending champion Lom-Ali Eskiev aggressively pushed forward early, throwing a heavy left hook, but Bojkovic beautifully slipped the shot and countered with a devastating right hand squarely on the chin. Eskiev instantly crashed to the canvas, prompting the referee to step in and wave off the contest at the 49-second mark. Bojkovic claimed the lightweight crown in spectacular, highlight-reel fashion.

Fight Overview

A historic headline bout as Fight Nation Championship makes its debut in North Macedonia at the Boris Trajkovski Arena. Reigning lightweight champion Lom-Ali Eskiev (24-7) puts his gold on the line against one of the region's most terrifying prospects, Serbia's Marko 'Skull Crusher' Bojkovic (10-2). This is a classic narrative of a battle-tested veteran defending his throne against an explosive, younger challenger looking for the biggest win of his career.

Keys to Victory

Lom-Ali Eskiev

  1. Utilize veteran pacing to drag the less-experienced prospect into the deep championship rounds
  2. Mix in wrestling to constantly test Bojkovic's takedown defense and break his striking rhythm
  3. Maintain a tight high guard and strictly avoid early fire-fights against the heavy-handed challenger

Marko Bojkovic

  1. Leverage his 175cm to 170cm reach advantage to snipe the champion from the outside
  2. Apply intense early pressure to capitalize on his signature 'Skull Crusher' knockout power
  3. Defend the early takedown entries to keep the fight in his preferred striking domain

Last 5 fights

Lom-Ali Eskiev

  1. W Francisco Barrio KO · R1 4:20 · 7 FEB 2026
  2. L Francisco Barrio Decision · R3 5:00 · 6 SEPT 2025
  3. W Wanderley Junior TKO · R2 4:45 · 1 FEB 2025
  4. W Ivan Buchinger TKO · R1 4:10 · 7 SEPT 2024
  5. W Dawid Smielowski KO · R1 4:21 · 16 SEPT 2023

Marko Bojkovic

  1. W Piotr Niedzielski Decision · R3 5:00 · 30 MAY 2026
  2. W Ivan Vulchyn TKO · R3 10:33 · 28 FEB 2026
  3. L Donovan Desmae Decision · R3 5:00 · 29 NOV 2025
  4. L Milos Janicic TKO · R2 5:00 · 24 MAY 2025
  5. W Sahil Siraj KO · R1 1:19 · 23 NOV 2024

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