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This week on the FNU Combat Sports show, טום, Tony and Rich discuss a slow week for boxing and recap two huge MMA cards in the United Kingdom last weekend. We also talk about Michael Bisping deciding to retire, weight cutting issues in the UFC, and a cop nicknamed “Blade” getting his 15 seconds of fame in a viral video where he boxes a teen in full uniform and comes out on top. Listen to the whole show below:
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(56-10-1, M-1: 6-0-0), רוסיה 184.4 קילו. (83.65 קילוגרם)
פורטלנד, מיין (מאי 31, 2018) – Earlier this week, קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) officials were informed that Mike Crespo had been injured during his fight camp and would be unable to compete at “NEF 34: Home of the Brave” ב יוני 16 בפורטלנד. Crespo had originally been scheduled to face Kam Arnold (3-0) for the vacant NEF MMA Amateur Bantamweight Championship. Killian Murphy (1-0) has stepped up to replace Crespo and take on Arnold at Aura for the 135-pound title in a scheduled five-round affair.
Murphy made his debut at “NEF 33” last month in Portland with an impressive victory over Krishna Scott (0-1) באמצעות נוקאאוט טכני בסיבוב הראשון. He is no stranger to the winner’s circle. Murphy is a former Maine state wrestling champion, having captured a class-A title for Marshwood High School in Elliott in 2015. היום, he trains with Nostos MMA in Somersworth, New Hampshire under the guidance of UFC signee, and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, דווין פאוול (8-3). Murphy was originally scheduled to compete against Gabriel Diaz of Florida at “NEF 34,” but Diaz pulled out of that fight earlier this month.
“It’s an exciting turn of events to end up fighting for the 135-pound belt,” אמרו מרפי. “The goal when I started this journey was to win that belt – and I am thankful for this opportunity. I want to thank NEF, my coaches, my teammates and supporters. June 16th, I’m taking that belt home to Nostos.”
Perhaps no other member of the NEF roster has had the run in the last twelve months that Kam Arnold has had. He has cut through three opponents in the first round like a hot knife through butter including an eleven-second knockout of veteran David Thompson last month at “NEF 33.” Arnold is a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Lewiston, מיין.
"את ראשית, I just want to say ‘thank you’ to Killian for accepting this fight, and also to Matt Peterson for finding me another opponent,” said Arnold when reached for comment. “Killian’s an up-and-coming, exciting fighter – and I’m excited to clash with him. I know he’s going to come ready and he’s going to be looking to shake up this division and make a statement. I’m going to continue to work hard, make an adjustment to the strategy and go balls-to-the-wall from there. This will be a great fight – and I will be NEF’s next 135-pound champ.”
“Nothing excites me more than when an athlete steps up on short notice and seizes an opportunity to grab glory – and that’s what Killian Murphy has done by agreeing to take this bout against an undefeated animal like Kam Arnold,” declared NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson. “Kam has looked unstoppable since he debuted less than a year ago – and now we get to see him test himself against a decorated wrestler for a chance at NEF gold. As if this card wasn’t already summer fireworks – now we get to see two undefeated studs try to knock each other off over the course of a five-round championship fight. זה לא יכול להיות יותר טוב מזה!"
האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, יוני 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.
על קרבות בניו אינגלנד
קרבות ניו אינגלנד ("NEF") היא חברת קידום מכירות אירועי מאבק. המשימה של NEF היא ליצור את האירועים באיכות הגבוהות ביותר עבור לוחמים ואוהדים כאחד. יש צוות ההנהלה של NEF ניסיון רב בניהול ספורט לחימה, הפקת אירועים, יחסי תקשורת, שיווק, משפטי ופרסום.
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CHELYABINSK, רוסיה (מאי 30, 2018) – Greece-born flyweight כריס “The Greek Kelades” Keldes (12-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0), fighting out of Dartmouth, קנדה, takes on Ukrainian fighter Alexander Pletenko (13-4-0, M;1: 0-0-0) this Friday night on the אתגר M-1 93 עיקרי כרטיס, בצ'ליאבינסק, רוסיה.
Kelades made his successful M-1 Global debut last November at M-1 Challenge 86, כשהוא הביס אולג ליצ'קובחה by way of a third-round submission (קימורה).
It’s been more than a half- year since your M-1 Global debut. Why did you take such a long break?
CK: “It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. I was supposed to fight back in March, but I had problems getting my travel visa secured, so I was rebooked to fight in April but, למרבה הצער, the event was canceled. אז, I’ve been ready to fight, but circumstances have changed the dates. I’m excited for this fight and looking forward to fighting in Chelyabinsk. Two times my fights have been canceled and it was extremely frustrating, but it gave me more time to work on my game and learn new techniques.”
In your M-1 Global debut, you have been very cautious during the first two rounds, but in the third round you got a submission. Is it your real fighting style or did you just wanted to win the debut fight without taking risks?
CK: כל מאבק הוא שונה. Sometimes in a new environment it takes longer to feel the fight start and you have to read the opponent before you react too aggressively.”
What can you say about your next opponent, Alexander Pletenko? You have similar records. Does it mean you have similar fighting styles?
CK: “I’ve seen some of his fights and I don’t think we have similar styles. I’ve been fighting the best guys in the world and at a certain level it’s more difficult to finish fights.”
Before joining M-1 Global you had never fought anywhere except North America. What does it feel like to fight half a world away from your home?
CH: “I really enjoyed myself the last time in my debut with M-1 Global. The travel is a little bit of a hassle with the distance, but I really enjoy fighting internationally and here in Russia. I like fighting away because I enjoy having to prove myself to other fighters and the fans. זה מניע אותי!”
Russian star אלכסנדר “סערה” Shlemenko (56-10-1, 1 NC, M-1: 6-0-0) headlines אתגר M-1 93 against Brazilian power-puncher Bruno Silva (17-6-0, M-1: 0-0-0).
Undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion ארטם פרולוב (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0) defends his title for the first time against American favorite ג'ו “דיזל” ריגס (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1) ב אתגר M-1 93 אירוע משותף.
אתגר M-1 93 יהיה בשידור חי מבית רוסיה ב- High Definition על www.M1Global.TV. צופים יוכלו לצפות בקרבות הראשוניים ועיקרי כרטיס על ידי כניסה ללהירשם בwww.M1Global.TV. מאווררים עשויים לצפות בכל פעולה במחשבים שלהם, כמו גם על טלפונים חכמים אנדרואיד ואפל וטבליות. אתגר M-1 93 יהיה זמין גם עלwww.FITE.TV(כרטיס ראשוני ללא תשלום, $7.99 עבור הכרטיס הראשי)
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יוני 1 – אתגר M-1 93: Shelemnko vs. Silva in Chelyabinsk, רוסיה
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CHELYABINSK, רוסיה (מאי 29, 2018) – Undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion ארטם פרולוב (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0) defends his title for the first time this Friday against American favorite ג'ו “דיזל” ריגס (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1) ב אתגר M-1 93 אירוע משותף, בצ'ליאבינסק, רוסיה.
Frolov has knocked out four of his opponents and submitted four others. אוקטובר האחרון, Frolov captured the belt by defeating UFC veteran קאיו מגלהיס, של ברזיל, by unanimous decision and he needed a break to heal his injuries.
ארטם פרולוב (L) puts his perfect record and M-1 Challenge middleweight title belt on the line this Friday against Joe “דיזל” ריגס
ב 2016 you had three fights and last year you fought only twice. How many fights a year would you like to have in the future?
AF: “I would like to fight three times a year. I think this is the best number because it lets me have enough time for good recovery after fights and enough time for training camps. כמובן, there are also some distraction factors, which do not let me fight more often like, לדוגמה, some amateur competitions where I fight from time to time.”
Your title fight against Caio Magalhaes was a hard trial for you. How difficult was that 25- minute brawl?
AF: “I knew the fight was going to be a tough confrontation because Caio is a great fighter with excellent striking skills. עם זאת, during the fight I found the best way to fight him and saw how I could get the victory. He impressed me with his firmness; he did not quit after I delivered many hard punches, so I must admit he has a big heart.”
When did you learn that you were going to fight Joe Riggs? What can you say about his skills?
AF: “Even before the title fight I knew that, if I won the belt, my first title defense would be against Joe Riggs. He drew my attention with his debut fight in M-1 Global. I checked his record, took a look at the list of the guys he had defeated, and understood that sooner or later we were going to meet in The Rage.
“כמובן, in the last few months, I watched many of the Diesel’s fights. His main advantage is his experience, he has five times more fights than me. Riggs is a well-rounded fighter, his wrestling skills together with the excellent control skills on the ground, and powerful ground-and- pound are probably his main strengths. אז, he is definitely a fighter of the ‘American school’.”
After capturing the title, you were mentioned among the top 20 best prospects in the world by the famous MMA magazine Fighters Only. What does it feel?
AF: I was flattered to be mentioned in the best prospects list, especially by a respected magazine like Fighters Only. Such recognition proves that you dedicate your life to MMA for a reason and that you have really achieved something. But I know that I have much work to do and a lot of things in my game to improve.”
Two weeks after your fight against Riggs there will be a contender fight between Mikhail Ragozin and Valery Myasnikov. Who do you think will be the winner? Which one of them would you like to fight?
AF: “I am acquainted with both these guys, so I would not like to fight either of them. I can’t say who is going to win this fight because they are both strong athletes and have their advantages. In my opinion the one who will have better cardio will win the fight.
“I would prefer to fight only the strongest foreigners, not fellow countrymen. You travel around the country, have camps in different places, make friends and one day you are told that you are fighting one of them. That is not the best feeling, תבטח בי, so I’d like to fight the best athletes from other countries, so I can fight not only for myself, my gym and my city, but for the country, defending the honor of the national flag.”
You have the same number of wins by knockouts and submissions in your record. How would you like to end the upcoming fight?
AF: “I came to MMA as a wrestler, so it makes me happy that I am getting better at striking. עם זאת, it feels great to win via submission as well, especially when it is a beautiful one. למעשה, any finish is awesome, because my family and friends are worried about me during the fight and I don’t like to make them worry too long. אז, I prefer to finish the fights early.
Russian star אלכסנדר “סערה” Shlemenko (56-10-1, 1 NC, M-1: 6-0-0) headlines אתגר M-1 93 against Brazilian power-puncher Bruno Silva (17-6-0, M-1: 0-0-0).
אתגר M-1 93 יהיה בשידור חי מבית רוסיה ב- High Definition על www.M1Global.TV. צופים יוכלו לצפות בקרבות הראשוניים ועיקרי כרטיס על ידי כניסה ללהירשם ב www.M1Global.TV. מאווררים עשויים לצפות בכל פעולה במחשבים שלהם, כמו גם על טלפונים חכמים אנדרואיד ואפל וטבליות. אתגר M-1 93 יהיה זמין גם עלwww.FITE.TV(כרטיס ראשוני ללא תשלום, $7.99 עבור הכרטיס הראשי)
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יוני 1 – אתגר M-1 93: Shelemnko vs. Silva in Chelyabinsk, רוסיה
השבוע בתכנית הספורט הלחימה של FNU, טום, טוני וריץ 'דנים במגוון רחב של נושאים. אנו מתחילים עם עסקת זכויות השידור של ESPN / UFC למשך חמש שנים, 30 קלפי קרב ו $1.5 מיליארד. אנו דנים גם במאבק בקרב מקדמי האיגרוף לאחרונה כאשר גם בוב ארום וגם אדי הרן, המתיח בבריטניה, מקשקש להחתים סוכנים חופשיים תוך ניסיון למלא משבצות למופעים המיועדים בארצות הברית במהלך השנה הקרובה.. אנו ממשיכים לסכם את הפעולה הספורטיבית הלוחמת בשבוע שעבר, הדגשת אדוניס סטיבנסון נגד. הגרלת הרוב של באדו ג'ק וכותרת החמש-סיבוב של אוסמן מול מאיה כותרת ראשונה של הכרטיס UFC Fight Night במוצאי שבת האחרון. אנחנו כמובן מקדימים גם את משחקי האיגרוף בסוף השבוע ואת כרטיסי ה- UFC והבלטור שיוצאים מאנגליה. אנחנו אפילו נוגעים בהסדרת אגרוף הברקניים ובטענתו של בובי גאן על שום הרוגים שנרשמו בספורט.. לבסוף, אנחנו מסכמים עם תזכורת למה בסוף השבוע הזה: מצדיע לשירותינו ולנשים שלנו. האזינו לכל התוכנית בקישור למטה:
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סרגיי Kharitonov לעומת. Anton Vyazigin declared
“אין תחרות”
Aleksander Doskalchuk crowned undisputed
M-1 Challenge flyweight champion |
Aleksander Doskalchuk is now the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion
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סנט פטרסבורג, רוסיה (מאי 25, 2018) – Last night’s SuperFight between Russian heavyweight star סרגיי Kharitonov and his main event challenger, אנטון Vyazigin, was declared a “no contest” ו אלכסנדר Doskalchuk established himself as the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion last night at אתגר M-1 92 at M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, רוסיה.
Kharitonov (27-6-0) originally was declared the winner by way of a second-round technical decision over his Russian opponent, Vyazigin (9-2-0), due to an illegal eye poke that prevented Kharitonov from continuing to fight.
The result was later changed to a “no contest” after the commission, assembled by M-1 Global president ואדים Finkelchtein, reviewed the fight video and made the decision to change the result. A rematch will be scheduled for one of the next events, likely אתגר M-1 95: קרב בהרים, which will happen in July in Ingushetia, רוסיה.
“A ‘no contest’ was the only possible decision in this situation,” Finkelchtein explained the change. “It was an accident and yesterday the judges made the decision according to the rules, giving the victory to Kharitonov, based on the scorecards. But this fight was an exception.”
“Changing the result to ‘no contest’ is the best choice,” Kharitonov agreed. “This was not the victory I wanted. I was sure the fight would be ruled as no contest, so I was surprised when the referee raised my hand. Anton did not want to poke me, so I think the decision now is fair. In the hospital I was told I’ve got an eye contusion and corneal abrasion. I hope to recover fast and get a rematch.”
סרגיי Kharitonov (R) didn’t agree with the original decision declaring him the winner.
“I think ‘no contest’ is a fair result,” Vyazigin added. “I was sure that after that poke, Sergei would take a break, and then we will go on. But the fight was stopped and he was declared the winner. Talking about corneal abrasion, I have no idea how it could happen. I always cut my nails before fights and the referee checks that, so that is weird. כמובן, אני רוצה משחק גומלין, our story has not ended.”
Doskalchuk (9-1-0), נלחם מתוך אוקראינה, entered The Rage as the M-1 Challenge flyweight champion to take on M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight titlist ארמן Ashimov (8-3-1), של קזחסטן. Ashimov was unable to continue after two rounds due to a hand injury.
Brazilian welterweight Tiago “באהיה” Varejao (27-5-1) הציג הופעת בכורה M-1 מרשימה, taking a majority decision from former M-1 Challenge title challenger סרגיי רומנוב (14-3-0).
lashvili Setting גיגה (9-4-0) was disqualified in the third round for “rope grabbing” against undefeated Russian light heavyweight Khadis Ibragrimov (4-0-0).
Russian lightweight Pavel Gordeev (11-1-0) took a split decision victory from Mickael “רגנר” Lebout (17-9-2), של צרפת.
על ראשוני הכרטיס, במשקל כבד רוסי Maksim Baruzdin (1-0-0) won his pro debut, stopping Cuban giant Freddi Gonzales (0-2-0) in the opening round via punches, סיכוי קל רוסי אלכסיי “Phenomenal” Ilyenko (8-0-0) lived up to his nickname, remaining undefeated by unleashing a barrage of kicks and punches for a third-round knockout of Helson Henriques (9-6-1), of Angola.
נוצת קירגיזסטן Azibek Satibaldiev (7-4-0) was disqualified in the second round for kicking a grounded fighter, German challenger Saba Bolaghi (9-1-1), משקל נוצה רוסית Mikhail Kuznetson (6-4-1) used a guillotine choke to submit fellow countryman Nikita Solonin (4-2-0) בסיבוב שני, and Ukrainian bantamweight Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1) ואלכסנדר Osetrov (4-0-1) fought to a three-round majority draw.
Georgian welterweight עמירן Gogoladze (6-1-0) won a three-round split decision over Russian Taymuraz Guriev, תוך רוסלן Shamilov (5-0-0) kept his undefeated intact with a three-round split decision versus דניס Tiuliulin (3-4-0) in a battle between Russian middleweights.
Fighters represented 10 מדינות שונות: רוסיה, אוקראינה, קזחסטן, ברזיל, גאורגיה, צרפת, אנגולה, גרמניה, Cuba and Kyrgyzstan.
Complete results & גלריית תמונות למטה:
CARD MAIN
אירוע מרכזי – במשקל כבד
סרגיי Kharitonov (27-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0), רוסיה
“אין תחרות”
אנטון Vyazigin (9-2-0, M-1: 4-1-0), רוסיה
CO-FEATURE – M-1 CHALLENGE FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
אלכסנדר Doskalchuk (9-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), אלוף, אוקראינה
WTKO2 (5:00)
ארמן Ashimov (8-3-1, M-1: 3-1-0), Interim Champion, קזחסטן
(Doskalchuk becomes undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight title)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Tiago “באהיה” Varejao (27-5-1, M-1: 1-0-0-), ברזיל
WDEC3
סרגיי רומנוב (14-3-0, M-1: 5-2-0), רוסיה
במשקל כבד LIGHT
Khadis איברגימוב (4-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), רוסיה
WDQ3 (rope grabbing – 3:27)
lashvili Setting גיגה (9-4-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Russia by way of Georgia
Lightweights
פאבל גורדיב (11-1-0, M-1: 5-0-0), רוסיה
WDEC3
מיקאיל “רגנר” Lebout (17-9-2, 1 NC, M-1: 1-1-0), צרפת
CARD הראשוני
במשקל כבד
Maksim Baruzdin (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), רוסיה
WTKO1 (אגרופים – 0:18)
Freddi Gonzales (0-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), קובה
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
רוסלן Shamilov (5-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0), רוסיה
WDEC3
דניס Tiuliulin (3-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Danila Prikaza (10-2-1, M-1: 7-2-0), רוסיה
WDEC3
Joilton “Peregrino” סנטוס (24-7-0, 1 NC, M-1: 0-1-0), ברזיל
עמירן Gogoladze (6-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), גאורגיה
WDEC3
Taymuraz Guriev (7-4-0, M-1: 2-2-0), רוסיה
Lightweights
אלכסיי “Phenomenal” Ilyenko (8-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), רוסיה
WKO3 (בעיטות & אגרופים – 0:27)
Helson Henriques (9-6-1, M-1: 0-1-0), אנגולה
FEATHERWEIGHTS
מיכאיל קוזנצוב (6-4-1, M-1: 4-3-1), רוסיה
WSUB2 (לחנוק גיליוטינה – 4:20)
Nikita Solonin (4-2-0, M-1: 1-1-0), רוסיה
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1, M-1: 0-0-1), אוקראינה
D3
אלכסנדר Osetrov (4-0-1), M-1: 3-0-1), רוסיה
פורטלנד, מיין (מאי 24, 2018) – Last week New England Fights (NEF) released the official card for its upcoming return to Aura in Portland, מיין. The mixed-martial-arts event, זכאי “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” is scheduled to take place on Saturday night, יוני 16, 2018 עם שעת פעמון של 7:00 בערב שעון ישראל. NEF matchmakers, עם זאת, were still hard at work on adding fights to the card, and earlier today they announced the addition of an amateur bantamweight bout to the event. הנרי קלארק (3-4) יעמוד בפני דייב בראון (1-3) במשקל מאבק של 135 קילו-.
The lead-up to “NEF 34” has been somewhat of a wild ride for Henry Clark. He was originally scheduled to face Florida’s Krishna Scott (0-1) on the card. Just prior to the announcement of the full fight card, Scott’s camp informed NEF that he was pulling out of the fight. Clark remained in training camp at the Choi Institute in Portland in the hope that NEF matchmakers would find him a replacement opponent. When Dave Brown stepped up to the plate, Clark was quick to accept the opportunity to fight in front of his hometown fans and friends once more.
“I’m so grateful that Dave Brown stepped up,” אמר קלארק. “It takes a lot of guts to take a short notice fight. I would have fought anyone on a week’s notice if it meant fighting in Portland. It’s great motivation for me to finish up my camp knowing who I’m fighting. I’m coming to showcase and steal the show.”
יליד צפון אנדובר, מסצ'וסטס, Dave Brown is a three-fight veteran of the NEF cage. Prior to his time competing in MMA, Brown wrestled for Plymouth State University in Plymouth, ניו המפשייר. He will return to NEF after a three-year absence following his loss to Norman Fox in the spring of 2015. בראון, “‘Downtown’ דייב בראון” as he is known to his fans and friends, is looking forward to his return to action.
“I’ve seen Henry Clark in action and I have a lot of respect for his abilities,” said Brown when reached for comment. “But come June 16, I’m gonna take him down… all the way מרכז העיר!”
האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, יוני 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.
על קרבות בניו אינגלנד
קרבות ניו אינגלנד ("NEF") היא חברת קידום מכירות אירועי מאבק. המשימה של NEF היא ליצור את האירועים באיכות הגבוהות ביותר עבור לוחמים ואוהדים כאחד. יש צוות ההנהלה של NEF ניסיון רב בניהול ספורט לחימה, הפקת אירועים, יחסי תקשורת, שיווק, משפטי ופרסום.
מאי 24 at M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, רוסיה
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Sergey Kharitonov
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סנט פטרסבורג, רוסיה (מאי 24, 2018) – MMA living legend Sergey Kharitonov (27-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0) outs his perfect M-1 record on the line today against fellow Russian heavyweight, “Cherepovets Giant” אנטון Vyazigin (9-2-1, M-1: 4-1-0), in today’s (מאי 24) אתגר M-1 92 main event SuperFight, at M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, רוסיה.
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The 37-year-old Kharitonov has defeated a Who’s Who of some of top heavyweight MMA fighters, לְהָבִיא Alister Overeem, אנדריי Arlovski, Fabricio Werdum ו פדרו ריזו.
Kharitonov had a few last words before the action officially begins:
סרגיי, you have had 33 professional MMA during your career and now you are 37 שנים. What is your motivation in MMA? Why do you keep fighting?
SK: “Fighting has become an essential part of my life. I literally can’t live without it. I love new challenges, and this is why I compete at different events and now, לדוגמה, I have a new challenge: two fights in one week. Tomorrow I have an MMA fight at M-1 Challenge 92 and in a week, I’ve got a kickboxing bout scheduled.
“This is life and we have to take risks, because no risk, no reward. אז, I am ready for this. MMA is my passion, but I love kickboxing, מדי, and now I am interested in competing in both sports.”
It is said that for heavyweights the age of 35 is the prime, because this is the time when heavyweights are usually quite experienced, but still in shape. What do you think about it?
SK: “It all depends. One fighter can reach his prime at 25, another one at 35, אבל, לדיעה, it depends on his conscious. Take a look at some boxers like George Foreman, who fought until he was 48. Even in lighter divisions there are many examples of successful old fighters like Bernard Hopkins and even Floyd Mayweather Jr., who is not that young today. If you keep training hard, you can fight for a long time.”
Only twice in your career you won by decision. How does it happen that you finish almost all your opponents?
SK: “I always look at my opponent; if he gives me an opportunity to finish him, I do it. I don’t care how I win fights and I have no goal to finish my opponents. The only thing that really matters is the victory.”
Anton Vyazigin has power in his hands. Do you have a plan for the upcoming fight or do you need one?
SK: “My fighting style depends on the situation, but I think tomorrow we are going to have a stand-up fight. בשלב הזה של הקריירה שלי, I do not really change my training camp for new opponents. I have pretty much experience, so I can just enter The Rage and do what I have to do. על כל פנים, I usually watch my opponents’ קרבות. I watched two fights of Vyazigin and can say that he is a great young athlete with heavy punches. I am very excited because it makes me happy that young guys like him are ready to replace us. Who knows how much time we have left, שנה, שני, שלוש, maybe even five? These guys have long careers ahead and they have to keep growing and showing their best!”
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אירועי אתגר M-1 Upcoming:
מאי 24 – אתגר M-1 92: Kharitonov לעומת. Vyazigin in Saint Petersburg, רוסיה
יוני 1 – אתגר M-1 93: Shelemnko vs. Siva in Chelyabinsk, רוסיה