FCR 28: Eriksson vs. Lima is a mixed martial arts event promoted by Fight Club Rush that will take place on April 10, 2026 at the Västerås Kongress in Västerås, Sweden.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Women's Flyweight Millie Eriksson vs. Mabelly Lima 125 lbs
Featherweight Ali Guliev vs. Fabrício Nunes 145 lbs
Bantamweight Amir Malekpour vs. Royal Leylizade 135 lbs
Women's Flyweight Nina Back vs. Barbara Grabowska 125 lbs
Lightweight Kevin Dolvik vs. Marko Boychuk 155 lbs
Welterweight Tome Bokofo vs. Axel Djarallah 170 lbs Amateur
Preliminary Card
Featherweight Abdulaziz Husein vs. Osman Vocuev 145 lbs
Lightweight Martin Karlsson vs. Jakob Ersrud 155 lbs Amateur
Lightweight Akhmadov Tamerlan Aslanovitsj vs. Leo Kadiric 155 lbs Amateur
Featherweight Theo Rubinstein vs. Marley Yalley 145 lbs Amateur
Lightweight Ahmad Amro vs. Zane Ayaz 155 lbs Amateur
Background
Scandinavian Storm: Interim Gold and Global Stakes at FCR 28!
The theater-like intensity of the Västerås Kongress is set to reach a fever pitch as Fight Club Rush returns to its spiritual home for the first and only time in 2026. On Friday, April 10, FCR 28: Eriksson vs. Lima delivers a high-stakes showcase of Nordic dominance. With the eyes of global scouts fixed on the cage, this event serves as a final proving ground for athletes on the verge of the world stage. In a city that lives and breathes combat, every exchange under the lights is a step toward immortality.
The Main Event: Eriksson’s Ultimate Litmus Test
At the summit of the card, undefeated local star Millie Eriksson returns for her second consecutive main event appearance. Eriksson has rapidly become the face of Swedish women’s MMA, recently proving her mettle in a gritty victory over Kate Bacik. Now, she faces the most significant hurdle of her career in Brazilian veteran Mabelly Lima.
Lima brings a wealth of experience from the Contender Series and Oktagon, offering the kind of international pedigree that can either break a prospect or catapult them to the UFC. This is more than a flyweight clash; it is a "win-and-you’re-in" scenario for the big leagues. Can Eriksson’s hometown momentum overcome the seasoned technicality of the Brazilian visitor?
Co-Main Fire: The Knockout Artists
The violence continues in the featherweight co-main event as the highly-touted Ali Guliev meets Fabrício Nunes. Guliev is coming off a terrifying knockout of Jon Vetle Furuheim and has established himself as the most dangerous finisher in the region. He meets a mirror image in Nunes, a man with the power to alter the course of a fight with a single strike. With both men hovering on the edge of a UFC call-up, expect a high-velocity collision where the judges are merely spectators.
The Return of an Icon: Amir Malekpour
For the first time in years, Swedish MMA legend Amir Malekpour returns to the promotion where it all began. A former European champion and a staple of the scene since FCR 1, Malekpour’s technical brilliance is revered across Scandinavia. He faces a daunting task in Georgian phenom Royal Leylizade, a finisher with a staggering 86% stop rate. This bantamweight duel is a masterclass in elite-level matchmaking, veteran legacy vs. the new wave of global talent.
Pro Debuts and Rising Stars
FCR 28 is defined by the transition from prospect to professional. The main card opens with a fascinating "Striker vs. Grappler" debut as Swedish judo ace Tome Bokofo faces French Muay Thai specialist Axel Djarallah. Additionally, the long-awaited professional debut of Osman Vacoev finally arrives. After dominating the amateur ranks and the Muay Thai circuit, Vacoev looks to bring his undefeated striking to the pro ranks against the upset-minded Abbe Hussein.
A Symphony of Action: The Preliminary Guard
The evening begins with a stacked amateur slate that could easily steal the show. Highlighted by a lightweight "banger" between the heavy-handed Martin Karlsson and the undefeated knockout specialist Jakob Ersrud, the prelims serve as a crystal ball for the future of the sport. From the return of the credentialed Nina Back to the high-stakes lightweight clash between Kevin Dolvik and Marko Boychuk, every fight on this card is essential viewing.
In the unique, pressure-cooker atmosphere of the Västerås Kongress, there are no easy outs. This Friday, the future of Scandinavian MMA isn't just on display, it’s being decided.
