Russian promotions have been eager for attention from MMA fans – so they’re doing something that’s bound to outrage quite a few people.
A Russian promotion called Epic Fighting Championship just staged a fight featuring man vs woman. Alexander Pistoletov was to face blogger Sasha Mamaha in a bizarre mixed genders fight.
dramatic ending to Alexander Pistoletov vs plus size blogger Sasha Mamaha fight! Alexander in dominant position but interrupted by a friend of Mamaha storming the cage, referee resets the fight and Pistoletov gets the finish! #EpicFightingChampionship #popMMA pic.twitter.com/ee497yqqco
— Matysek (@Matysek88) January 14, 2022
Pistoletov scored a quick submissions however there was a discussion afterwards and he agreed to instead move on to fourth round. This ultimately resulted in Mamaha winning by decision after pressuring forward for 2 minutes.
Mamaha corner won’t accept the result so Pistoletov agrees to a 4th round that Mamaha wins via decision. Record 1-1. #EpicFightingChampionship #popMMA pic.twitter.com/GWSYHDFh8t
— Matysek (@Matysek88) January 14, 2022
The same event also featured a number of other stunt match ups including 2 vs 2 womens fight and another celebrity scrap.
The ‘celebrities’ involved in a fight were Adult movie star Elena Berkova fighting one Irishkia Chikipiki.