The King of Kings (KOK) 122 event in Riga on October 19, 2024, was a night to remember. With a sold-out arena packed with roaring fans and countless others tuning in live, it was a showcase of incredible knockouts, thrilling moments, and the undeniable talent of local and international fighters. Latvian stars Zaur Dzavadovs and Kristaps Zutis delivered spectacular wins, while Argentinian boxer Lucas Bastida stunned the crowd with a knockout victory in a title fight.
In the night’s main event, Zaur Dzavadovs took control from the very start against Brazil’s Rodrigo Ferreira. The Latvian kickboxer, fighting in front of a home crowd, commanded the ring, landing precise strikes and methodical leg kicks. Ferreira tried to fight back, but Dzavadovs was relentless.
In the second round, just as the crowd erupted, Dzavadovs landed a knockout blow that sent Ferreira to the ropes. The referee stopped the fight, and Dzavadovs was crowned the KOK interim world champion. The victory was met with thunderous applause, cementing Dzavadovs’ place as one of Latvia’s top fighters.
Latvian showman and fighter Kristaps Zutis brought his trademark intensity to the MMA cage, facing rapper Deniss Jermakov, known as Silver Heart. The sold-out crowd knew it was going to be a one-sided affair, and Zutis didn’t disappoint. From the opening bell, he overwhelmed Jermakov with aggressive strikes.
Less than four minutes into the fight, Zutis landed a crushing knockout punch, dropping Jermakov to the canvas. The quick finish sent the crowd into a frenzy and added another win to Zutis’ MMA record, now at 4-1.
In the Dream Boxing showdown, Argentinian Lucas Bastida faced Latvian Bohdan Sobol for the IBA Intercontinental title. Though Sobol had the home advantage, it was Bastida who delivered when it mattered. The fight was competitive, but Bastida’s raw power made the difference as he landed a devastating knockout punch, taking the title by KO and silencing the Latvian crowd.
Beyond the headlining bouts, the KOK 122 event featured a full night of thrilling matchups that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. From hard-hitting kickboxing duels to technical MMA battles, the card was packed with exciting moments and rising talent. Every fight brought its own drama, ensuring there was never a dull moment in the action-packed evening.
With a sold-out arena and thousands watching live, the KOK 122 event was one of the most thrilling fight nights in recent memory. If you missed the action or want to relive the excitement, you can re-watch the event on fightplus.eu.