In Sochi for the first time!
TOP DOG FC is the biggest bare-knuckle fighting tournament. And, for the first time in its history, this super event is coming to Sochi. If you love sports and especially if you live in the south of Russia, then the stars are smiling at you. The tournament will be held on 24 September at RED ARENA, the Krasnaya Polyana Gaming Zone sports and entertainment venue.
The atmosphere is straight fire
Audiences around the world and especially in Russia love bare-knuckle fighting. So why is this the case? There are two main reasons for them being a smash hit. The first is that the tournaments have a really popular format. The second is that such events are truly spectacular.
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Top Dog FC is Eastern Europe’s first promotion company licensed to hold official tournaments. Last year, bare-knuckle fighting was officially recognized as a sport by Russia’s Sports Ministry. Seeing spectacular fights with your own eyes!
No live broadcast conveys the atmosphere of a tournament and the passions running super-high. If you have never gone to such fights, the universe is certainly sending you a sign that it’s now high time you saw them with your own eyes. RED ARENA is perfectly suited to such large-scale tournaments. The atmosphere and the adrenaline rush give audiences goose pimples and the fights will mesmerize you!
TOP DOG FC is the first bare-knuckle fighting promotion company in Russia and the CIS:
“Our goal is to embody the sport of fist-fighting, to be the trend-setter inspiring young athletes and martial arts lovers the world over.”
Several fights are slated for the tournament, each guaranteed to be spectacular and… bloody. But, to be fair, TOP DOG tournaments do emphasize fighters’ prowess and skills. Fights are held in a smallish circular ring bounded by hay blocks.
Fight rules:
- No gloves used.
- Striking from the clinch is allowed.
- Slapping and hitting with the shoulder are allowed.
- Three rounds of two minutes each.
- Following a knockdown, a fighter has ten seconds to continue the fight;
- A draw is possible (apart from championship fights).
TOP FEST music festival featuring Eldzhey and FEDUK
The festival will not be about straight-fire fights alone! The TOP FEST music festival will be held the day after the TOP DOG tournament, making RED ARENA sizzle once again. Eldzhey and Feduk will perform at RED ARENA. How cool is that? The young hit-makers are constantly at the top of all digital platform charts. You don’t need us to remind you what the song “Rosé” they wrote together did on the Internet. They have not lost their fervor since. Quite the opposite, each has filled their musical arsenal with sure-fire bangers. “Flakes Are Flying Up”, “Sailor”, “Minimal”, “Cadillac”… The list goes on and on, but it’s far better to burst into Red Arena and cut loose to these songs performed live.
Two and even three days of cool vibes
This is more than just a cool tournament, it is a mega festival. So you can keep its lineup straight, here’s the breakdown:
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23 September, Friday: the weighing ceremony at Casino Sochi. To attend the weighing ceremony, you will need your Krasnaya Polyana Gambling Zone guest card. If you don’t have one yet, register with your passport (no photocopies!). And remember the dress code: sports clothes are not permitted. You must be 18 or older to enter Casino Sochi.
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24 September, Saturday – TOP DOG 16, bare-knuckle fighting tournament at RED ARENA. Passions running super high will make this the most spectacular tournament ever! The main fight of the night will see newly-minted welterweight champion Denis Pogodin defending his title against Adilzhan “Ados” Sandibek, a determined challenger from Kazakhstan. At the co-main event of the night, Alexander “North” Severin intends to confirm his claim to the title by defeating Timur “the Doctor” Akaimov, one of the most skillful and calculating fighters on TOP DOG’s roster.
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25 September, Sunday – TOP FEST music festival at RED ARENA. Popular rappers Eldzhey and Feduk take the stage. All the events are supported by Olimpbet bookmakers, Top Dog FC’s general partner.
Tickets to the TOP DOG FC tournament are available on the RED ARENA official website.
For tickets to Eldzhey and Feduk’s concert at the TOP FEST music fest, follow the link.