In an extra-round, in a duel against Jan "Giant" Nortye from the South African republic, the separate decision of judges with the score 2-1 to Lechi Kurbanov won a victory in this duel.

The duel passed in a framework of prestigious international tournament on World Ichigeki Cup Russia K-1 in Grozny for a title of absolute world champion Ichigeka.

Lechi Kurbanov — the only Russian, long time Kyokushin kaikan teaching to karate in Japan for ancestors of this sport. It one of leaders of Russian national team on Kyokushin kaikan karate. It is known for the lightning kick from a turn. One of the brightest fighters of the present.

The difference in the weight of fighters makes 50 kg. Kurbanov weighs 95 kg, Nortye — 145 kg, with a height of 211 cm. The South African acted at different times according to prestigious versions of fights of Strikeforce, DREAM and K-1.

Let's remind, this fight became finishing in Lechi Kurbanov's professional career, the outstanding Russian athlete from the Chechen Republic.