ACB 81: Less show, more fighting; MMA event first time in Dubai

dubai — Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB) is coming to Dubai for the very first time on February 23.

ACB is the leader of Russian industry of martial arts and one of the world leaders in all three developing directions (MMA, Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing). League tournaments were held in CIS countries, Western and Eastern Europe and America.

ACB League takes third place among world promotions (according to the independent American edition FightMatrix.com). All tournaments of league are being life broadcasted on TV and Social Media Networks.

On February 23, at the Dubai Sports City, The Dome, one of the world’s leading MMA Promotions — ACB is coming to Dubai for the very first time. The main event will feature the experienced Brazilian Roan Cornero take on #2 ranked ACB welterweight — Aslambek Saidov. With the winner of this fight most likely will be next in line for a shot at the welterweight title. In the co-main event, Luke Barnatt will make the permanent move to light-heavyweight where he will face the heavy-handed Maxim Futin. Plus, the undefeated fanfavourite Yoni Sherbatov and dynamic striker Josiel Silva will collide to make their claim on the next title shot in the flyweight division. ACB 81 will feature long-awaited come back of Musa Khamanaev. That and many more great fights await you at ACB 81 in Dubai. Less show, more fighting.

Media Weighting Ceremony will be held on February 22, at the Grand Midwest Towers Hotel, Crystal ballroom at 18.00hrs.

The event is officially supported by the Dubai Sports Council.