Clash of styles, clash of schools - grappling versus striking technique, English MMA versus Russian, two young and ambitious fighters - that's enough for an exciting and promising fight
On May 2, 2015 in Orenburg at the international tournament M-1 Challenge 57 spectators were awaited by the fight between the Englishman Deza Parker and the undefeated Russian Alexei Kunchenko. The English fighter specialized in ground wrestling and became a prize-winner of prestigious international grappling tournaments. Having achieved a good record in amateur mixed martial arts - 9 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw, Des Parker turned professional and won four victories in five fights, all four in the first round.
His rival was the Orenburg fighter Alexei Kunchenko, already well-known to Russian fans of mixed martial arts, who, being the champion of Russia in hand-to-hand fighting and the silver medalist of the Russian championship in mixed martial arts, managed to win 8 victories in 8 professional fights, and only one of his rivals was able to hold out until the decision judges - all the rest Alexei crushed ahead of schedule, knocking out opponents 6 times and once holding a choke hold.