A brutal boxing tournament in Russia that pits bare-knuckle fighters against each other in short, bloody bouts has surged in popularity on social networks during the coronavirus pandemic.
The "Top Dog" tournament began broadcasting fights in parking lots in early 2020, but now rents out a Moscow sports arena for bare-knuckle bouts that are viewed online by millions.
The most popular fight yet has been viewed over 13 million times on YouTube. The organizers attribute the sport's popularity to pent-up aggression because of COVID-19 restrictions and frustrations over the economy.
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