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Alexander Butenko Corey Nelson
Alexander Butenko
58-20-3

RD3 5:00

Draw

Majority

Corey Nelson
20-8-2

Fight: Butenko vs. Nelson

ChinaM-1 Challenge 80: Battle in the Celestial Empire 2
15JUNTHU'178:00 AM
Welterweight• main card• 3 rounds

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Main Info

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Iron Capture

Major

Forms

WWWLW
WWLWW

Nationality

UkraineUkraine

AustraliaAustralia

Age

(1987-01-16) 39

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Weight

(77 kg) 170 lbs

170 lbs (77 kg)

Height

(180 cm) 5′11″

5′10″ (178 cm)

Reach

(196 cm) 6′5″

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Gym

Fightspirit Team

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Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

58

9 KO/TKO - 12%
30 submission - 38%
19 decision - 24%

20

54% - 15 KO/TKO
4% - 1 submission
14% - 4 decision

Losses

20

7 KO/TKO - 9%
3 submission - 4%
10 decision - 13%

8

4% - 1 KO/TKO
14% - 4 submission
11% - 3 decision

Past Opponents

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RFA 13
25 Nov2023Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
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ACA 134: Bagov vs. Koshkin
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ACA 128: Goncharov vs. Omielańczuk
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ACA 123: Kichigin vs. Silverio
28 May2021KO/TKO RD23:07
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Rasul Shovkhalov
(17-6)
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ACA 108: Galiev vs Adaev
08 Aug2020KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:57
Ukraine
Artem Shokalo
(26-25)
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18 Jun2020Sub(Choke) RD30:30
Russia
Zaur Isaev
(10-2)
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Spartak Fight Challenge 1
08 Dec2019KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:50
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Ruslan Mussunda-Kintombo
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Kazakhstan
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(8-1-1)
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Brazil
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Russia
Zaur Isaev
(9-1)
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Alexey Kunchenko
(17-0)
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M-1 Challenge 90: Kunchenko vs Butenko
30 Mar2018KO/TKO(Punches & Knees) RD34:04
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Keith Johnson
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M-1 Challenge 82
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Australia
Corey Nelson
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M-1 Challenge 74: Yusupov vs. Puetz
18 Feb2017KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:07
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(16-2)
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M-1 Challenge 71: Nemkov vs. Vegh
21 Oct2016Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Belarus
Artiom Damkovskiy
(19-9)
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M-1 Challenge 67: Battle in the Land of Fire
04 Jun2016Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
India
Sascha Sharma
(8-2)
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M-1 Challenge 65: Emeev vs. Falcão
09 Apr2016Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Azerbaijan
Heydar Mamedaliyev
(9-1)
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M-1 Challenge 63: Puetz vs. Nemkov 2
04 Dec2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
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Dinislam Kamavov
(5-0-1)
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Fight Nights Global 42: St. Petersburg
23 Oct2015Draw(Unanimous) RD25:00
Brazil
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(5-5)
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Fightspirit Championship 5: Military Glory Grand Prix 2015 - Finals
06 Sep2015KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:25
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Sergei Morari
(2-1)
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WWFC: Cage Encounter 3
04 Apr2015Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD32:10
Azerbaijan
Nariman Abbasov
(6-2)
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N-1 Pro: Battle In The North 2
12 Dec2014Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00
Croatia
Anton Radman
(10-3)
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M-1 Challenge 51: Fightspirit Championship 4
07 Sep2014Sub(Armbar) RD10:43
Finland
Niko Puhakka
(28-14)
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M-1 Challenge 45: Smoldarev vs. Delija
28 Feb2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
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Islam Salikhov
(4-1)
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Oplot Challenge 99: USSR Championship - Stage 25
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Oplot Challenge 96: USSR Championship - Stage 22
18 Jan2014Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:24
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Oplot Challenge 95: USSR Championship - Stage 21
11 Jan2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
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Sergey Ionel
(1-1)
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Oplot Challenge 84: USSR Championship (Stage 10)
19 Oct2013Sub(Armbar) RD21:50
USA
Sterling Ford
(16-5)
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Oplot Challenge 68: Team USA vs. Team Oplot
21 Jun2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Ukraine
Oleg Bozhik
(1-1)
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Oplot Challenge 66: Cup Of Ukraine 2013 (Stage 6)
15 Jun2013Sub(Armbar) RD14:53
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Vladislav Stepanov
(3-3)
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Oplot Challenge 62: Youth Unity vs. Team Oplot
01 Jun2013Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD13:23
Georgia
Miika Goriashvili
(1-2)
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Oplot Challenge 59: Geo Fight vs. Team Oplot
18 May2013KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:53
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Oplot Challenge 56: Children Of Fathers
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Oplot Challenge 52: Team Oplot vs. Arm FC
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Artem Zhuk
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Oplot Challenge 46: Sambo Veterans Union vs. Kharkov Top Team
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Oplot Challenge 41: Moldova vs. Ukraine
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Oplot Challenge 39: Р.О.Д.Ъ vs. Team Oplot
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Oplot Challenge 35: Team Oplot vs. Gorets FT
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Oplot Challenge 30: Team Oplot vs Peresvet FT
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Oplot Challenge 19: One Night In Istanbul
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Oplot Challenge 4: Akhmedov vs Fomenko
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Oplot Challenge 2: Oleynik vs. Otto
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Iceland
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Cage Contender 12
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Russia
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Sochi Tornado Cup 2
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Kyrgyzstan
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Fedor Emelianenko Cup 2011
22 May2011Sub(Armbar) RD14:28
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(1-1)
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ProFC 25: Union Nation Cup (Stage 13)
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ProFC 16: Union Nation Cup (Stage 7)
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(3-3)
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APF - Azerbaijan vs. Europe
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(9-0)
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ProFC 15: Union Nation Cup (Stage 6)
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(4-3)
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ProFC 13: Union Nation Cup (Stage 5)
13 Feb2010Sub(Armbar) RD21:25
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ProFC 11: Union Nation Cup (Stage 4)
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Global Battle 3: Lightweight Grand Prix
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Bislan Etleshev
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M-1: Russian Selection 2009 (Stage 8)
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M-1: Russian Selection 2009 (Stage 5)
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M-1: Russian Selection 2009 (Stage 3)
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MFP: Cup Of Vladivostok 2009
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Kstovo Mix Fight Championship 2009
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ProFC 4: President's Cup
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(0-0)
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Atrium Pankration Cup 2008
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Atrium Pankration Cup 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butenko vs. Nelson

  • Which event are Alexander Butenko and Corey Nelson fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in M-1 Challenge 80: Battle in the Celestial Empire 2.

  • How many rounds is the Alexander Butenko vs. Corey Nelson?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round M-1 fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Alexander Butenko vs. Corey Nelson?

    The fight is organized by the M-1 Global (M-1).

  • When is the Alexander Butenko vs. Corey Nelson fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on June 15, 2017