FCR 22: Yousofi vs. Romański is a mixed martial arts event promoted by Fight Club Rush and will take place on November 30, 2024 at the Västerås Arena in Västerås, Sweden.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Rohullah Yousofi vs. Dawid Romański 125 lbs Flyweight Championship
Baysangur Makaev vs. Alessandro Capone 145 lbs
Tanio Pagliariccio vs. Zoran Milic 125 lbs
Abdurakhman Nasrutdinov vs. Fadi Farag 125 lbs
Kevin Mickelsson vs. Houssein Khodr 161 lbs
Saba Sozashvili vs. Djaba Murtazaliev 145 lbs
John Oldenqvist vs. Mihail Lavraniuc 155 lbs
Arlind Berisha vs. Ian Kuchler 205 lbs
Basir Safdari vs. Mateo Lerena 130 lbs
Kevin Mickelsson vs. Kevin Dolvik 159 lbs
Preliminary Card
Ratko Tomic vs. Tome Bokofo 170 lbs
Oscar Lövgren vs. Jovan Gardasevic 170 lbs
Background
International Flyweights Title Fight Take Center Stage in Västerås!
Fight Club Rush returns to the Västerås Arena on November 30, 2024, with FCR 22: Yousofi vs. Romański, a showcase of Northern Europe’s surging flyweight division. The event will feature a gripping main event as reigning flyweight champion Rohullah Yousofi makes his first title defense against Poland’s rising prospect Dawid Romański.
Yousofi’s journey to this moment has been nothing short of extraordinary. Born in Afghanistan, his path to Sweden was fraught with hardship, but his resolve to fulfill a promise to his late father—to become an MMA champion—has fueled his rise. With a striking-heavy style honed by his boxing roots, Yousofi has overcome early career setbacks to establish himself as a dominant force. His crowning achievement came at FCR 20, where he delivered a dramatic third-round knockout of Jonny Touma to claim the belt in an emotional moment that resonated across the MMA world.
Romański presents a formidable challenge, bringing his own striking arsenal and a history of highlight-reel knockouts. With a record of 6-2 and wins in three of his last four fights, he has demonstrated the precision and power necessary to threaten Yousofi’s reign. This clash of striking styles promises to be a technical showcase with championship implications.
In the co-main event, Baysangur Makaev and Alessandro Capone collide in a featherweight bout that highlights the depth of FCR’s roster. Makaev, a relentless wrestler with a grinding pace, faces Capone, a versatile finisher looking to secure a statement victory. The matchup pits skill against grit in a fight that could redefine the division’s hierarchy.
Also on the card, Tanio Pagliariccio takes on Zoran Milic in a flyweight contest brimming with potential for fireworks. Pagliariccio’s dynamic submissions will be tested against Milic’s aggressive striking, promising a stylistic chess match.
From top to bottom, FCR 22 reflects the promotion’s commitment to elevating Northern Europe’s MMA scene. The event not only celebrates the flyweight division’s meteoric rise but also showcases talent across multiple weight classes, from the seasoned contenders to the stars of tomorrow.
As Yousofi and Romański prepare to headline this stacked card, fans in Västerås and beyond can expect a night of high-stakes competition that underscores why Fight Club Rush remains a premier destination for MMA in Scandinavia.
