Overview

• Baïssangour Chamsoudinov, known as Baki, defeated Thiago Lima by TKO in the second round at Ares 30 in Paris to win the -77 kg title.
• The victory marks Baki's ninth consecutive win and his first professional MMA championship.
• Baki showcased a commanding performance, forcing the referee to stop the fight after a ground-and-pound sequence from the crucifix position.
• This was Baki's first fight since his controversial win over Cedric Doumbé at PFL Paris in March 2024, following a year-long break from competition.
• While celebrating his championship win, Baki remains noncommittal about his next steps, considering defending the title or transitioning to global promotions like PFL or UFC.