Stockholm, June 14, 2025 – Allstars Fight Night 10 (AFN 10) at Strawberry Arena featured 14 professional bouts—including two title fights—under the “Sweden vs. The World” banner. Swedish fighters swept the pro card with emphatic performances, electrifying the home crowd.

Main Event – Vologdin Retains Bantamweight Title

Mark Vologdin successfully defended his AFN Bantamweight Championship in dominant fashion, submitting Brazil’s Francisco “Cleiton” Monteiro via arm‑triangle choke at 4:05 of Round 1. The Finnish‑born champion improved to 12‑3‑1 and secured his second title defense.

Co‑Main – Bark Captures Featherweight Strap with Grappling Masterclass

Samuel “Sammon Decker” Bark claimed the vacant AFN Featherweight Championship after a gritty unanimous decision victory over Denmark’s Frederik Skov Strauss. While known for his striking, it was Bark’s grappling control and relentless top pressure that won him the fight, as he neutralized Strauss’s offense and secured a clean sweep on the scorecards.

Highlight Reel Finishes

• Liam “The Fortunate Son” Pitts, at just 19, knocked out Aleksandar Antonov in 37 seconds, extending his record to 2–0 and making a strong case as one of Sweden’s brightest MMA prospects.
• Najib Adams scored a stunning head‑kick knockout on Rodrigo Ramírez at 1:45 of Round 2, earning “Fight of the Night” honors. The performance was a dramatic rebound after his professional debut loss and sent the Stockholm crowd into a frenzy.
  
• Akhmadkhan Elmurzaev controlled his matchup against Erick Ruano with dominant wrestling and clinch work, earning a unanimous decision.

Other Noteworthy Results

Across the rest of the card, Swedish athletes continued their strong showing:

• Bilal Tipsaev and Elshod Anvarov both won by unanimous decision.
•  Giorgos Pilidis made a successful pro debut with a first‑round TKO over Brandon Najera.
  
• Dzhaba Murtazaliev earned a swift submission (anaconda choke at 2:02 of Round 1) over Ilaz Zabelaj.
  
• Rashid Gidaev secured an early TKO via ground‑and‑pound against Hector Samayoa.

Team Sweden finished the night with a perfect 13–0 record in professional fights.

Event Summary

AFN 10 delivered a landmark evening: two title fights, highlight-reel finishes, and flawless performances from the home team. With champions Mark Vologdin and Samuel Bark solidifying their positions, and rising stars like Liam Pitts and Najib Adams capturing the spotlight, Swedish MMA reaffirmed its growing influence on the European scene.