Sambist Kodzaev became the winner of the Battle of Champions

The Battle of Champions, organized by the Russian Union of Martial Arts, took place in Moscow for the 13th time. Eight fighters representing 8 different martial arts vied for the title of undisputed champion. The athletes were divided into subgroups, where they competed with each other for elimination for reaching the final.

Combat SAMBO at the tournament was represented by a member of the Russian national team Aslanbek Kodzaev. He successfully reached the final, where he won a choke hold over a kickboxing representative. Thus, Aslanbek Kodzaev became the winner of the tournament and the Absolute Champion.