Marko Bojkovic knocked out Lom-Ali Eskiev in round one to take the FNC lightweight title in Skopje; FNC 35 follows in Podgorica on Nov. 7.
From 7 reports by 5 outletsLatest Bojkovic knocks out Eskiev in round one to win FNC lightweight title 5 outlets
What we know
- Bojkovic is the new FNC lightweight champion; Eskiev had held the title since winning it at FNC 27 on Feb. 7, 2026.
- Eskiev's professional record after the loss is 24 wins, eight losses and one no contest.
- FNC 35 is in Podgorica on Nov. 7, with tickets on sale through Gigstix.
CroRingBojkovic landed in the first exchange, then caught Eskiev on the chin with a right hand and finished him on the ground. Fightroom called it one of the best knockouts in FNC history. The finish came within the first minute of round one; the official FNC statistics put it at 0:50, while CroRing reported 49 seconds.
Eskiev, a former OKTAGON fighter, had won the belt on Feb. 7, 2026 at FNC 27 by stopping Francisco Albano Barrio at 4:20 of round one. He lost it in his first defense.
The night had more first-round finishes. Alen Amedovski, back after four years away, was knocked out by Tato Primera in front of the home crowd. Elias Erber called out Fran Luka Djuric after his win, and Dino Starcevic broke Nikola Djurdjev's nose early before being choked out.
Fightroom reports FNC is expected back in North Macedonia next year. FNC 35, powered by Meridianbet, comes next in Podgorica, with tickets on sale through Gigstix.
Eskiev, a former OKTAGON fighter, had won the belt on Feb. 7, 2026 at FNC 27 by stopping Francisco Albano Barrio at 4:20 of round one. He lost it in his first defense.
The night had more first-round finishes. Alen Amedovski, back after four years away, was knocked out by Tato Primera in front of the home crowd. Elias Erber called out Fran Luka Djuric after his win, and Dino Starcevic broke Nikola Djurdjev's nose early before being choked out.
Fightroom reports FNC is expected back in North Macedonia next year. FNC 35, powered by Meridianbet, comes next in Podgorica, with tickets on sale through Gigstix.
- Summary
- Marko Bojkovic knocked out Lom-Ali Eskiev in round one to take the FNC lightweight title in Skopje; FNC 35 follows in Podgorica on Nov. 7.
- Key points (one per line)
- Marko Bojkovic won the FNC lightweight title by first-round knockout of Lom-Ali Eskiev at FNC 34 in Skopje.
Eskiev dropped to 24 wins, eight losses and one no contest after losing the belt he won at FNC 27.
FNC 35 takes place in Podgorica on Nov. 7.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Fight Site Croatia | https://www.jutarnji.hr/sportske/fightsite/regija/delirij-u-skoplju-marko-bojkovic-brutalno-nokautirao-eskijeva-i-postao-novi-prvak-fnc-a-15759092
Fightroom | https://fightroom.hr/imamo-novog-prvaka-bojkovic-strasnim-nokautom-uzeo-titulu/
CroRing | https://croring.com/mma/bojkovic-ekspresno-nokautirao-eskieva-i-osvojio-fnc-ov-pojas/
Fightroom | https://fightroom.hr/fnc-34-skopje-bojkovic-osvojio-pojas-cudesnim-nokautom-honda-dobio-budimira/
MMA Fanatik Slovakia | https://www.mmafanatik.eu/video-premozitel-buchingera-tvrdo-padol-nemecky-sampion-prisiel-o-titul-fnc-uz-v-uvodnej-minute/
MMA Fanatik Slovakia | https://sport.aktuality.sk/mma-fanatik/video-premozitel-buchingera-tvrdo-padol-nemecky-sampion-prisiel-o-titul-fnc-uz-v-uvodnej-minute/
MMAFanatik Germany | https://www.mmafanatik.de/buchingers-bezwinger-fallt-hart-deutscher-champion-fnc-titel-erste-minute/
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