An international mixed martial arts tournament will be held in St. Petersburg, organized by OPEN FC with the support of the DMV promotion and the teams "Sech" and "Al Munar". The highlight of this event will be the title fight in the featherweight division, where Russian fighter Mahmud Akimov will face Kyrgyzstani Nurtilek Zhalynbekov for the OPEN FC championship belt.
Mahmud Akimov represents the "Sech Pro" team and has had 10 professional fights in his career, finishing 8 of them early. He has not known defeat since 2023. Nurtilek Zhalynbekov, a former OPEN FC champion from the "Al-Munar" club, is returning to title contention after his last appearance at the OPEN FC 45 tournament, where he fought 8 bouts in the organization.
The organizers emphasize the importance of this tournament: the rivalry between Russia and Kyrgyzstan generates interest among MMA fans and helps strengthen international relations between clubs.
Venue: Lakhta Hall, St. Petersburg
Date and time: December 21, 17:00 Moscow time
The tournament promises an exciting fight card, international bouts, and a high-quality spectacle for the audience.
