Albert Tumenov, a prospect from Russia with 5 straight wins in UFC, is scheduled to fight Gunnar Nelson at UFC Fight Night:Rotterdam on May 8.
As announced earlier today by UFC Europe on Twitter, Albert Tumenov vs Gunnar Nelson is the latest welterweight addition to the UFC Fight Night: Rotterdam card on May 8.
Tumenov achieved a significant streak of five consecutive wins in the Octagon, which began after he was defeated by Ildemar Alcantra in his UFC debut back in 2014. After defeating Lorenz Larkin with a close split decision in January, Tumenov was promoted to the Top 15 position in UFC welterweight ranking. Nelson’s latest fight ended up with a defeat to Demian Maia via the unanimous decision.
BREAKING! Gunnar Nelson vs. Albert Tumenov announced for #UFCRotterdam! Tickets: https://t.co/ygOVwkatM9 pic.twitter.com/aypAGYpp0v
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) 1 ????? 2016 ?.
Nelson was quick to comment on the fight and admitted he was happy to return to action, especially when the venue is located in Europe.
I’m excited to be fighting in Europe again and on Netherlands first UFC card. Albert Tu… https://t.co/4AIi7UsXfq pic.twitter.com/z2j8ub2XHm
— Gunnar Nelson (@GunniNelson) 1 ????? 2016 ?.
The UFC Fight Night: Rotterdam takes place in Netherlands on May 8. The event will be headlined by Andrei Arlovski and Alistair Overeem with Antonio Silva vs Stefan Struve as the co-main event of the evening. Other fights featured include Rashid Magomedov (19-1) vs Chris Wade (11-1).
Take a look at BloodyElbow’s two parts exclusive with Albert Tumenov about his fighting career and training, as well as life and local traditions in his native land of Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia.