Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov is playing the long game.
The Turkmenistan native has waited patiently for his next opportunity since he won the 2024 Professional Fighters League light heavyweight championship. He now has one lined up, as he will face Corey Anderson for the undisputed light heavyweight crown when the two men collide in the PFL Champions Series 3 co-main event on Oct. 3 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Yagshimuradov has been taking movie roles while awaiting the call for his first assignment of 2025. Though grateful for the opportunities to branch out, he suggests he is more than ready to return to competition.