According to event organizers, the Xiaomi Arena in Riga will host “BAZARA 0 Fight Club IV” on Saturday, September 12, bringing together thirty fighters across fifteen bouts, including three preliminary matches and twelve main card matchups featuring hybrid formats and two championship belts.
Main Event and Bare-Knuckle Clash
In the headlining bout, BAZARA 0 founder Daņiks Vesņenoks faces Ukrainian bare-knuckle fighter Bovara “The Gladiator” Hanakov, according to event previews. Vesņenoks holds a professional MMA record of 11-3 as a former WKN European featherweight champion with experience in Top Dog, though he noted that his opponent holds a distinct experience advantage in bare-knuckle fighting. Hanakov brings a 5-3 bare-knuckle record through Top Dog, BYB, BKFC, and Klan FC, which includes a victory in a BKFC co-main event in the United States.
Title Bouts and International Judges
Zaur Džavadov and Kristaps Zīle meet in a highly anticipated rematch following their previous encounter at “BAZARA 0 Fight Club III,” which ended with a disputed fourth round and a victory for Džavadov that awarded him the BAZARA 0 Pound-for-Pound kickboxing championship belt, as reported by event organizers. To ensure clarity, this title fight is scheduled for five three-minute rounds and features international GLORY judges on the panel. In the second championship matchup, Aleksandrs Čerkesovs battles Azerbaijan’s Jabar Mustafajev for the WAKO Pro European interim title. Čerkesovs has secured two early finishes in his previous BAZARA 0 appearances, while Mustafajev holds a professional record of 17 wins with eight knockouts alongside a WMF Muay Thai world title.
Did you know? Former Latvian national basketball team and EuroLeague player Kaspars Kambala, who maintains an undefeated professional boxing record of 4-0-1, will face Kristaps Zutis. Zutis previously served as Kambala’s manager before the two squared off as team captains in the television project “Boksa akadēmija.”
Featured Heavyweight and Karate Matchups
Heavyweight Arturs Skabarnieks attempts to extend a streak of 11 professional victories, all secured by first-round finishes, against UFC, KSW, OKTAGON, and UAE Warriors veteran Luis Henrique “Frankenstein” da Silva, who holds 20 professional wins including 18 knockouts. Meanwhile, Karate Combat’s first champion and 2025 WAKO Full Contact world champion Edgars Skrīvers matches up against Peruvian karate veteran Jesus Paukarkaj Lopez. Their paths in Karate Combat have intersected since 2018, but the two have never faced each other inside the ring.
Preliminary Card and Broadcast Details
The event opens at 18.00 with three preliminary bouts streamed free on the official BAZARA 0 YouTube channel. Lithuania’s Adols Kosporovičs faces Latvia and Tajikistan representative Šokruks Rozikov, eight-time Latvian boxing champion Aleksandrs Dmitrijevs meets 19-year-old Estonian competitor Artjom Bairatskis, and Latvian fighter Dmitrijs Lagušniks takes on Peter Clark. Public weigh-ins take place on Friday, September 11, at 18.00 at the shopping and entertainment center “AKROPOLE Rīga,” with free streaming available on BAZARA0.LIVE. Tickets are available via Biļešu Serviss, and pay-per-view access can be purchased on BAZARA0.LIVE with a 20% discount using the code “FIGHTCLUB20.”
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is “BAZARA 0 Fight Club IV” taking place?
The event takes place on Saturday, September 12, at the Xiaomi Arena in Riga.
Who is fighting in the main event?
BAZARA 0 founder Daņiks Vesņenoks faces Ukrainian bare-knuckle specialist Bovara “The Gladiator” Hanakov in the headline bout.
How can fans watch the event online?
Fans can watch the pay-per-view live stream on BAZARA0.LIVE, with preliminary matches broadcast for free on the official BAZARA 0 YouTube channel.
Are there championship titles on the line?
Yes, the fight card features two championship bouts, including Zaur Džavadov defending his kickboxing belt and Aleksandrs Čerkesovs fighting for the WAKO Pro European interim title.