Fighting for SC Gabala of Azerbaijan, Bakhtiyar Abbasov is going to strike his next MMA challenge in attending Tech-Krep FC-PRIME Selection in Krasnodar, Russia today. With 84 kg, he will face Ukrainian Artyom Shokalo. His opponent, 22, possesses 11 victories in his all 14 professional appearances.

Shokalo is a member of ABI Chest Club. With the height of 188, he also gained Ukrainian Pankration Championship and European Kempo Karate. The Ukrainian fighter hit the title of two-weight champion of Triolan League and Karpat Cup of Free Fight.

Abbasov, 177 cm, is having 16 wins of his all 18 experiences in his 5 years of MMA challenges. He took PROFC-GPG, as well as world championships of pankration, sambo, combat sambo, ciu-citsu and close combat as well as Azerbaijan Sambo and Judo championships.