UMAR DZAMBEKOV, ‘CHUCKY’ BARRERA, CAIN SANDOVAL AND ROXY VERDUZCO SCORE HUGE WINS AT CHUMASH CASINO RESORT

Santa Ynez, CA (October 3, 2025) Undefeated Light Heavyweight Powerhouse Umar Dzambekov, (13-0, 9 KOs), of Los Angeles, CA scored a sensational second round knockout over Artem Brusov, (13-2, 12 KOs), of Fort Lauderdale, FL in the scheduled ten-round main event on Friday nightin front of a huge crowd at Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, CA.  

Dzambekov vs. Brusov headlined another stellar Hollywood Fight Nights event promoted by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions and broadcast globally on UFC FIGHT PASS®the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports.

The 27-year-old Dzambekov, trained by Marvin Somodio out of the World-Famous Wild Card Boxing Gym, started fast and aggressively from the opening bell with the tall southpaw stunning Brusov three times in the opening stanza. A huge left uppercut ended the fight as a fallen Brusov’s night was called by referee Thomas Taylor at the end of the second round.

Co-featured on October 3, fast-rising super flyweight Daniel ‘Chucky’ Barrera, (10-1-1 4 KOs), of Eastvale, CA shined in his best performance as a professional with a dominant eight-round decision over veteran ‘Mighty’ Mario Hernandez, (13-7-1, 4 KOs), of Santa Ana, CA. Scores were 80-72, 79-73 and 77-75.

Barrera displayed an excellent skill set with solid counterpunching throughout to keep the oncoming Hernandez off balance throughout the fight. With his huge crowd of supporters cheering him on, the 23-year-old Barrera continued to score through the last round using his full array of precise punches.

Popular Sacramento, CA native ‘Sugar’ Cain Sandoval, (17-0, 15 KOs), stopped Jino ‘The Silent Beast’ Rodrigo, (13-6-2, 11 KOs), of Metro Manila, Philippines in the tenth and final round (2:30) of an all-action outstanding back and forth battle between the two super lightweights. The 23-year-old Sandoval, guided by Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, ended the clash with a devastating three-punch combination sending Rodrigo to the canvas as the fight was halted.

With the valiant Rodrigo pressuring the action throughout the fight, Sandoval used an array of power punches to consistently force him to retreat throughout the fight. Although sustaining heavy shots, Sandoval never wavered in his own attack leading to the knockout victory. Scores at the time of the stoppage were 88-83 twice and 89-82.

Highly touted female sensation ‘Right Hook’ Roxy Verduzco, (6-0, 1 KOs), of Los Angeles, CA pitched an eight-round shutout against game Mexican veteran Perla ‘La Princesa’ Lomeli,

(7-6, 1KO), in the super bantamweight division over eight rounds. The 23-year-old Verduzco earned the victory by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73.  

Fighting for the first time in the junior featherweight division, the 24-year-old southpaw used a strong skill set throughout the fight to fend off the aggressive Lomeli with effective counter punching to the head and body over the course of the entertaining scrap.

Opening the show, Jonathan Vazquez, (2-0, 1 KO), of Santa Maria, CA dropped Antonio Ferrel, (0-2), of Santa Rosa, CA twice towards a stoppage in the first round of their scheduled four-round featherweight bout.




UMAR DZAMBEKOV VS. ARTEM BRUSOV HEADLINES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 HOLLYWOOD FIGHT NIGHTS EVENT AT CHUMASH CASINO AND UFC FIGHT PASS

Santa Ynez, CA (August 28, 2025) Undefeated Light Heavyweight Powerhouse Umar Dzambekov, (12-0, 8 KOs), of Los Angeles, CA battles Hard-Hitting Artem Brusov, (13-1, 12 KOs), of Fort Lauderdale, FL in the ten-round main event  on Friday, October 3 at Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, CA.

Dzambekov vs. Brusov headlines another stellar Hollywood Fight Nights event promoted by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions and broadcast globally on UFC FIGHT PASS®the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports.

Tickets priced at $105, $85, $75, $65 and $55 for Hollywood Fight Nights are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online through the Chumash Casino Resort. The Chumash Casino Resort venue is located at 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460.

“Umar Dzambekov continues to pass each test in grand style and has earned the position to be in the main event for this show.  Artem Brusov presents another very tough challenge for him on October 3,” said Tom Loeffler. “Combined with some of the best young stars in boxing – ‘Chucky’ Barrera, Cain Sandoval, Roxy Verduzco and Sadriddin Akhmedov, this eight-fight card promises action throughout for fans joining us at the beautiful Chumash Casino Resort and those watching the worldwide broadcast on UFC Fight Pass.”

A native of Vienna, Austria now training with Marvin Somodio out of the World-Famous Wild Card Boxing Gym in Hollywood, FL, the 27-year-old Umar Dzambekov returns to the ring for the third time in 2025. Most recently he dominated former world title challenger Roamer Angulo over eight rounds on June 21, 2025. The southpaw kicked off the year with a stunning first round knockout of Sonny McEwen(11-1), on April 19.

Artem Brusov, originally from Tambor, Russia faces off against Dzambekov following a first-round knockout of Wilson Santana on May 27, 2023 in the Dominican Republic. Fighting for the first time in California, this will be Brusov’s fifth bout in the United States.

Co-featured on October 3, fast-rising super flyweight Daniel ‘Chucky’ Barrera, (9-1-1 4 KOs), of Eastvale, CA looks to continue his ascent against battle-tested veteran ‘Mighty’ Mario Hernandez, (13-6-1, 4 KOs), of Santa Ana, CA in a scheduled eight-rounder. The 23-year-old, all-action Barrera is coming off an eight-round decision on June 21, 2025 over Basilio Franco. Hernandez looks to stay in the win column, victorious over undefeated prospect Jesus Martinez (9-0-1), on June 7, 2025 in San Antonio, TX.

Fighting in a scheduled eight-round super lightweight clash, popular Sacramento, CA native ‘Sugar’ Cain Sandoval, (16-0, 14 KOs), clashes with Jino ‘The Silent Beast’ Rodrigo, (13-5-2, 11 KOs), of Metro Manila, Philippines. Sandoval has scored two show-stopping knockouts in 2025; a fourth-round stoppage of perennial contender Mark Bernaldez on February 21 followed by a second-round knockout of Jonathan Jose Eniz on June 21. The upset-minded Rodrigo battled over eight hotly contested rounds on April 19, 2025 against Ruslan Abdullaev.

Highly touted female sensation ‘Right Hook’ Roxy Verduzco, (5-0, 1 KOs), of Los Angeles, CA faces off against Mexican veteran Perla ‘La Princesa’ Lomeli, (7-5, 1KOs), in the super bantamweight division over eight rounds. The 23-year-old Verduzco will be fighting for the fourth time in 2025 with prior victories this year coming against Celene Roman, Jessica Maltez and Lindsey Ellis. Very active against top competition, Lomeli seeks a return to the win column after a six-round decision against Shannel Butler on August 9, 2025.

Competing in the super welterweight division over ten scheduled rounds, undefeated contender Sadriddin Akhmedov, (15-0-1, 13 KOs), of Big Bear, CA faces Mexico knockout artist Edgardo ‘Zurdo’ Velazquez, (16-2, 16 KOs), of Tijuana. Trained by the world-renowned Abel Sanchez, Akhmedov, a native of Astana, Kazakhstan returns to battle following a hard-fought, ten-round majority draw against Elias Espadas on April 19, 2025. Riding a four-fight knockout streak, Velazquez looks for a return to his winning ways after an eight-round heated battle against Jose de Jesus Adama Chio on August 17, 2024 in Mexico City.

Rounding out the UFC Fight Pass broadcast, 20-year-old super bantamweight Angel ‘Apocalipto’ Carrillo, (5-0, 2 KOs), of Oxnard, CA looks to stay undefeated against an opponent to be announced in a scheduled six rounder.

Fighting in the UFC Fight Pass YouTube prelims, 19-year-old Diego Aviles Parra, (4-0, 4 KOs), looks to stay perfect in the super flyweight division while Mario Zamora of Port Hueneme, CA makes his pro debut in the super featherweight division. Opposition for both four rounders will be announced shortly.




AUDIO: Atif Oberlron after defeating Artem Brusov on SHOBOX






VIDEO: Atif Oberlron after defeating Artem Brusov on SHOBOX




Stevens Knockout Hemphill in the 8th and Final Round

BETHLEHEM, PA--David Stevens remained undefeated with a final second knockout of Sean Hemphill in the eighth and final round of their entertaining super middleweight bout at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA.

The fight was full of action with both guys landing some solid shots throughout the contest. In the final round, the pressure of Stevens finally wilted Hemphill as Hemphill was floored with a hard three punch combination. Hemphill was wobbly on his feet, but was able to continue. He took three vicious punches that sent him down and the fight was stopped at 2:59.

Stevens of Reading, PA is 12-0 with nine knockouts. Hemphill of New Orleans is 14-1.

David Stevens

“I felt like it was a good performance in front of my hometown crowd. I didn’t know how the judges had it scored and I knew I wasn’t executing like I should have been and I had to pick it up like my corner was telling me. Near the end I just had to stay relaxed.

“I know I didn’t have a great performance, so I don’t think it shows the 168-pound division much. I need a way better performance to start getting people’s attention and open doors and letting people know who I am.

“I think I could have done a better. Just improved on a little bit of everything. We were both breathing pretty heavy near the end there and I knew I just needed to keep pushing.”

Atif Oberlton remained undefeated with a eight-round unanimous decision over Artem Brusov in a light heavyweight figt.

In round one, Oberton was cut over his right eye from a headbutt.

Oberlton of Philadelphia won by scores of 78-73 and 78-74 twice and is now 8-0. Brusov of Russia is 12-1.

Atif Oberlton

“I feel good and was glad I went the eight rounds. It really showed my conditioning. A lot of guys who have my type of record early on in their careers don’t take advantage of the opportunities and taking on opponents like I am.

“I knew it wasn’t going to be easy. He’s a guy from Russia and he’s no slouch.

“I started a little slow, but that’s the thing about pro boxing is you have more rounds to show what you need to show. I’m proud of myself tonight.

“I love SHOWTIME. I’d love to come back and show more. I definitely want to fight on SHOWTIME again.”

Julian Gonzalez stopped Rosalindo Morales in a battle of undefeated junior lightweight.

At the end of round one, Gonzalez nailed Morales with a perfect straight right on the chin and knocked him flat on his back. Morales got to his feet sporting a bloody nose and very wobbly, but the bell sounded to end the frame. In round four, Gonzalez landed two hard rights that staggered Morales and the fight was stopped at 27 seconds.

Gonzalez of Reading, PA is 9-0-1 with nine knockouts. Morales of Elwood, PA is 9-1.

Jonathan Rodriguez took out Ira Terry in round three of their six-round bantamweight contest.

In round two, Rodriguez dropped Terry with a left hook. Rodriguez was all over Terry to start round three and landed some vicious right hands including hard right that snapped Terry’s head back and the fight was stopped at 53 seconds.

Rodriguez, of Bethlehem is 13-1-1 with five knockouts. Terry of Memphis, TN is 28-24.

James Bernadin remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Clay Burns in a lightweight bout.

Bernadin of Lancaster, PA won by shutout scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 10-0-1. Burns of Fort Worth, Texas is 10-16=2.

Thanjhae Teasley remained undefeated as he pounded Joe Sambrano over four-rounds over the welterweight bout.

Teasley of Bethlehem, PA won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 5-0. Sambrano of Pleasantville, TX is now 4-17-2.

In round four, the nose of Sambrano was bleeding.

Francis Oran made a thunderous pro debut with a first round stoppage over Marlon Haywood in a scheduled four-round heavyweight bout.

Oran dominated the action and landed a huge flurry of punches and the fight was stopped at 2:38.

Oran of Bethlehem, PA is 1-0 with one knockout. Haywood of Kaokakee, IL is 0-2.

Terrell Jamal Woods and Moses Johnson fought to a split draw in a six-round heavyweight bout. In Round two, Woods landed a hard flurry of punches that caused a cut over the left eye of Johnson. In round four, Woods hurt Johnson bad on the ropes with a hard flurry. Johnson was able to fight back and scores were 58-56 each way and 57-57.

Johnson of Huntington, NY is 9-0-2. Woods of Houston, TX is 28-55-10.




AUDIO: Undefeated Light Heavyweight Artem Brusov talks about ShoBox Fight with Atif Oberlton






VIDEO: Undefeated Light Heavyweight Artem Brusov talks about ShoBox Fight with Atif Oberlton




AUDIO: Atif Oberlton talks SHOBOX Fight with Artem Brusov






VIDEO: Atif Oberlton talks SHOBOX Fight with Artem Brusov