An MMA match in Russia failed to commence as chaos erupted during the introductions.

Artur Kulinskiy was set to compete against Farid Yadullaev on Hardcore Fighting Championship‘s Reality Final event in Moscow on Thursday.


Artur Kulinskiy was ready to face Farid Yadullaev in Hardcore Fighting Championship's Reality Final card in Moscow

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Artur Kulinskiy was ready to face Farid Yadullaev in Hardcore Fighting Championship’s Reality Final card in Moscow
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But 'AKAB' unexpectedly launched an attack on his opponent during the introductions

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But ‘AKAB’ unexpectedly launched an attack on his opponent during the introductions
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Yadullaev avoided the initial blows

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Yadullaev avoided the initial blows
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But he was ultimately dropped by a body kick

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But he was ultimately dropped by a body kick
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However, Kulinskiy, known as ‘ACAB’, wasn’t willing to wait for the fight to start.

In an unexpected twist, he ATTACKED social media influencer Yadullaev during the introductions.

Kulinskiy rushed at Yadullaev, launching a wild right punch followed by a left hook.

Yadullaev managed to evade the initial attacks.

However, he was eventually sent to the canvas by a left kick to the body as he tried to retreat.

The referee struggled to intervene, with security needing to rush into the cage to separate the fighters.

Footage of the chaotic situation rapidly spread online, shocking MMA fans worldwide.

One user remarked on Instagram: “What was the point of that?”


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Although security eventually regained control of the situation, the fight was ultimately scrapped

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Although security eventually regained control of the situation, the fight was ultimately scrapped
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Another viewer commented: “This is the wildest thing I’ve ever seen on hardcore.”

Another exclaimed: “Are you serious?!”

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One comment read: “Forget hype fighting.”

Another simply said: “This is a circus.”

Officials from Hardcore quickly called off the fight, much to Yadullaev’s frustration.

The Moscow influencer responded to a video clip, stating: “Well, Akab has messed up the fight. Now I’m just waiting for him to step up.”

“But he isn’t showing up, so what do you expect?”

“I’m still here in the arena, Akab—if you’re a man, come out.”

“I’m ready and waiting by the cage!!!!”