In 2016, at the epic M-1 Challenge 68 tournament, where the rematch between Alexander Shlemenko and Vyacheslav Vasilevsky took place, Abukar Yandiev fought against UFC veteran Anthony Christodoulou.
The winner of the Judo World Cup had switched to mixed martial arts only two years before this fight. In a short period of time, Abukar Yandiev achieved impressive success: seven early wins and one defeat, which he later avenged by knocking out his opponent in just 17 seconds.

His opponent was the best fighter of Greece in 2013, champion of the CFO organization, two-time Naga Advanced champion, two-time Greek champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, veteran of UFC tournaments Anthony Christodoulou.

According to experts, the fight against the UFC veteran was a very interesting challenge for Abukar Yandiev, which he and his team accepted without much thought. Given both fighters’ penchant for spectacular and uncompromising fighting styles, one could be sure that they would give the audience a great fight.

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