360 Promotions announce Sadriddin Akhmedov to face Elias Espadas

Unbeaten junior middleweight contender Sadriddin Akhmedov, of Astana, Kazakhstan, will take on Elias Espadas at the Commerce Casino on Saturday, April 19.

Promoted by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions, the 15-0 (13 KOs) Akhmedov – trained by Abel Sanchez – meets the 23-6 (16 KOs) Mexican Espadas on UFC Fight Pass.

Akhmedov, 27, lives in Big Bear, California, and made his US debut in August, stopping Antonio Todd at Chumash Casino Resort in a round. In December, at the same venue, he halted Raphael Igbokwe in seven.

In his last fight, Espadas defeated Ramon Barajas in two rounds, and he’s swapped punches with Xander Zayas, Yamaguchi Falco, Fiodor Czerkaszyn and D’mitrus Ballard. Most recently, he’s been in camp sparring with junior middleweight contender Serhii Bohachuk for his most recent fight.

“Our Los Angeles events get bigger and better in 2025 and the Saturday, April 19 Hollywood Fight Nights show continues the ascent,” said Loeffler. “Sadriddin Akhmedov quickly impressed Southern California fight fans with his two knockout victories last year and has all the attributes to be the next world champion from Kazakhstan. Elias Espadas is no stranger to battling the top, undefeated contenders in the junior middleweight division which makes for an explosive 10-round main event.”