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This week on the FNU Combat Sports show, Tom, 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), Russia 184.4 lbs. (83.65 n'arọ)
Portland, Maine (Ka 31, 2018) – Earlier this week, New England alụkarị ọgụ (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” na June 16 in Portland. 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) site na mbụ gburugburu oru knockout. 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. Taa, he trains with Nostos MMA in Somersworth, New Hampshire under the guidance of UFC signee, and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (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,” said Murphy. “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, Maine.
"Akpa oyi, 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. Ọ na-adịghị ihe ọ bụla mma karịa nke a!"
NEF ọzọ mbuaha-mara-nkà ihe omume, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.
Banyere New England alụkarị ọgụ
New England alụkarị ọgụ ("NEF") bụ a ọgụ ihe n'ọkwá ụlọ ọrụ. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. NEF Executive otu nwere ọtụtụ ahụmahụ na ọgụ egwuregwu management, ihe mmepụta, media mmekọahụ, ahịa, na iwu na mgbasa ozi.
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CHELYABINSK, Russia (Ka 30, 2018) – Greece-born flyweight Chris “The Greek Kelades” Kelades (12-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0), fighting out of Dartmouth, Canada, takes on Ukrainian fighter Alexander Pletenko (13-4-0, M;1: 0-0-0) this Friday night on the M-1 Ịma Aka 93 isi kaadị, na Chelyabinsk, Russia.
Kelades made his successful M-1 Global debut last November at M-1 Challenge 86, when he defeated Oleg Lichkovakha by way of a third-round submission (Kimura).
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, dị mwute ikwu na, the event was canceled. Ya mere, 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: Ọ bụla agha dị iche iche. 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. Ọ na-akwali m!”
Russian star Alexander “Oké Ifufe” Shlemenko (56-10-1, 1 NC, M-1: 6-0-0) headlines M-1 Ịma Aka 93 against Brazilian power-puncher Bruno Silva (17-6-0, M-1: 0-0-0).
Undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0) defends his title for the first time against American favorite Joe “Diesel” Riggs (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1) na M-1 Ịma Aka 93 co-featured event.
M-1 Ịma Aka 93 ga-ebi ndụ-streamed si Russia na elu definition na www.M1Global.TV. Ndị na-ekiri ga-enwe ike na-ekiri ndị mbido ọgụ na isi kaadị egbu osisi na aha nawww.M1Global.TV. Fans nwere ike na-ele niile ihe na ha kọmputa, nakwa dị ka na android na Apple smart ntị na mbadamba. M-1 Ịma Aka 93 ga-adịkwa nawww.FITE.TV(Kaadị mbido bụ n'efu, $7.99 maka isi kaadị)
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June 1 – M-1 Ịma Aka 93: Shelemnko vs. Silva na Chelyabinsk, Russia
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CHELYABINSK, Russia (Ka 29, 2018) – Undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0) defends his title for the first time this Friday against American favorite Joe “Diesel” Riggs (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1) na M-1 Ịma Aka 93 co-featured event, na Chelyabinsk, Russia.
Frolov has knocked out four of his opponents and submitted four others. October ikpeazụ, Frolov captured the belt by defeating UFC veteran Caio Magalhaes, nke Brazil, by unanimous decision and he needed a break to heal his injuries.
Artem Frolov (L) puts his perfect record and M-1 Challenge middleweight title belt on the line this Friday against Joe “Diesel” Riggs
Na 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. N'ezie, there are also some distraction factors, which do not let me fight more often like, for example, 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. Otú ọ dị, 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.
“N'ezie, 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. Ya mere, 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, trust me, 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. Otú ọ dị, it feels great to win via submission as well, especially when it is a beautiful one. Iji kwu eziokwu, 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. Ya mere, I prefer to finish the fights early.
Russian star Alexander “Oké Ifufe” Shlemenko (56-10-1, 1 NC, M-1: 6-0-0) headlines M-1 Ịma Aka 93 against Brazilian power-puncher Bruno Silva (17-6-0, M-1: 0-0-0).
M-1 Ịma Aka 93 ga-ebi ndụ-streamed si Russia na elu definition na www.M1Global.TV. Ndị na-ekiri ga-enwe ike na-ekiri ndị mbido ọgụ na isi kaadị egbu osisi na aha na www.M1Global.TV. Fans nwere ike na-ele niile ihe na ha kọmputa, nakwa dị ka na android na Apple smart ntị na mbadamba. M-1 Ịma Aka 93 ga-adịkwa nawww.FITE.TV(Kaadị mbido bụ n'efu, $7.99 maka isi kaadị)
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June 1 – M-1 Ịma Aka 93: Shelemnko vs. Silva na Chelyabinsk, Russia
This week on the FNU Combat Sports Show, Tom, Tony and Rich discuss a wide variety of topics. We start out with the ESPN/UFC broadcast rights deal for five years, 30 fight cards and $1.5 billion. We also discuss the infighting among boxing promoters lately with both Bob Arum and UK upstart Eddie Hearn scrambling to sign free agents while trying to fill slots for slated shows in the United States over the coming year. We go on to recap last week’s combat sports action, highlighting the Adonis Stevenson vs. Badou Jack majority draw and the Usman vs Maia 5-round snoozefest headlining last Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night card. We of course also preview this weekend’s boxing matches and the UFC and Bellator cards coming out of England. We even touch on the regulation of bareknuckle boxing and Bobby Gunn’s claim of no fatalities recorded in the sport. N'ikpeazụ, we wrap up with a reminder of what this weekend is all about: saluting our servicemen and women. Listen to the whole show at the link below:
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Sergei Kharitonov vs. Anton Vyazigin kwuru
“Ọ dịghị Kọntestị”
Aleksander Doskalchuk nwetara okpueze na-enweghị mgbagha
M-1 ịma aka flyweight |
Aleksander Doskalchuk bụ onye mmeri M-1 Challenge flyweight na-enweghị mgbagha
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Saint Petersburg, Russia (Ka 25, 2018) – SuperFight n'abalị ụnyaahụ n'etiti kpakpando oke arọ Russia Sergei Kharitonov na onye isi mmemme ya, Anton Vyazigin, ekwuputara a “enweghị asọmpi” na Alexander Doskalchuk guzosie ike onwe ya dị ka undisputed M-1 ịma aka flyweight onye mmeri n'abalị ikpeazụ na M-1 Ịma Aka 92 na M-1 Arena na Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Kharitonov (27-6-0) Na mbụ ekwuputara onye mmeri site na mkpebi teknụzụ agba nke abụọ n'isi onye iro ya bụ onye Russia, Vyazigin (9-2-0), n'ihi nkwụsị anya na-akwadoghị iwu nke gbochiri Kharitonov ịga n'ihu na-alụ ọgụ.
E mechara gbanwee nsonaazụ ya ka ọ bụrụ a “enweghị asọmpi” mgbe kọmitii ahụ gasịrị, Onye isi ala M-1 Global gbakọtara Vadim Finkelchtein, nyochaa vidiyo ọgụ ahụ wee mee mkpebi ịgbanwe nsonaazụ ya. A ga-ahazi nkwụghachi maka otu n'ime mmemme na-esote, eleghi anya M-1 Ịma Aka 95: Agha na Ugwu, nke ga-eme na Julaị na Ingushetia, Russia.
“A 'enweghị asọmpi’ bụ naanị mkpebi nwere ike ime n'ọnọdụ a,” Finkelchtein kọwara mgbanwe ahụ. “Ọ bụ ihe mberede na ụnyaahụ ndị ọka ikpe mere mkpebi ahụ dịka iwu siri dị, na-enye mmeri na Kharitonov, dabere na akara akara. Ma ọgụ a bụ ihe dị iche.”
“Ịgbanwe nsonaazụ ka ọ bụrụ 'enweghị asọmpi’ bụ nhọrọ kacha mma,” Kharitonov kwetara. “Nke a abụghị mmeri m chọrọ. Eji m n'aka na a ga-achị ọgụ ahụ ka enweghị asọmpi, ya mere ọ tụrụ m n’anya mgbe onye ọka ikpe weliri aka m. Anton achọghị ịma m, ya mere echere m na mkpebi ahụ dị ugbu a ziri ezi. N'ụlọọgwụ a gwara m na enwere m anya nhụsianya na abrasion corneal. Enwere m olileanya na m ga-agbake ngwa ngwa wee nweta asọmpi ọzọ.”
Sergei Kharitonov (R) ekwetaghị na mkpebi mbụ na-ekwupụta na ọ bụ onye mmeri.
“Echere m na 'enweghị asọmpi’ bụ ezigbo nsonaazụ,” Vyazigin kwukwara. “Eji m n'aka na mgbe nke ahụ gasịrị, Sergei ga-ezumike, ma anyị ga-aga n'ihu. Mana a kwụsịrị ọgụ ahụ wee kwupụta na ọ bụ onye meriri. Na-ekwu maka abrasion corneal, Amaghị m otú ọ ga-esi mee. M na-egbutu mbọ m mgbe niile tupu ọgụ, onye ọka ikpe na-enyocha nke ahụ, ya mere nke ahụ dị egwu. N'ezie, Achọrọ m a rematch, akụkọ anyị akwụsịbeghị.”
Doskalchuk (9-1-0), na-alụ ọgụ nke Ukraine, banyere The Rage dị ka M-1 Challenge flyweight onye mmeri iji were M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight titlist Arman Ashimov (8-3-1), nke Kazakhstan. Ashimov enweghị ike ịga n'ihu mgbe agba abụọ gasịrị n'ihi mmerụ aka.
Welterweight nke Brazil Tiago “Bahia” Varejao (27-5-1) tụgharịrị na mpụta mbụ M-1 dị egwu, na-ewere mkpebi ka ukwuu site n'aka onye na-ama M-1 Challenge mbụ Sergey Romanov (14-3-0).
Giga Kukhavashvili (9-4-0) a chụpụrụ na agba nke atọ maka “njide ụdọ” megide obere arọ ndị Russia na-emeri emeri Khadis Ibragrimov (4-0-0).
Pavel Gordeev dị fechaa nke Russia (11-1-0) were a kewara mkpebi mmeri si Mickael “Ragnar” Lebout (17-9-2), nke France.
Na mbido kaadị, Russian arọ arọ Maxim Baruzdin (1-0-0) meriri ya pro mpụta mbụ, na-akwụsị Cuban ibu Freddy Gonzales (0-2-0) na oghere gburugburu site na ịkụ ọkpọ, Atụmanya dị fechaa nke Russia Alexey “Ihe ịtụnanya” Ilyenko (8-0-0) biri ndụ ruo aha otutu ya, Nke a na-agaghị emeri emeri site n'iwepụ ọtụtụ igba na ịkụ ọkpọ maka agba nke atọ Helson Henriques (9-6-1), nke Angola.
Arọ feather Kyrgyzstan Azibek Satibaldiev (7-4-0) a chụpụrụ ya n'agba nke abụọ maka ịgbara onye agha gbadara agbagọ, German mgba Saba Bolaghi (9-1-1), Russian featherweight Mikhail Kuznetson (6-4-1) jiri guillotine choke nyefee onye obodo ibe ya Nikita Solanin (4-2-0) na gburugburu abụọ, na Ukrainian bantamweight Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1) naAlexander Osetrov (4-0-1) lụọ ọgụ ruo agba atọ gbara ọtụtụ.
Welterweight Georgian Amiran Gogoladze (6-1-0) meriri mkpebi nkewa agba atọ n'elu Russian Taymuraz Guriev, mgbe Ruslan Shamilov (5-0-0) debere ya enweghị mmeri na mkpebi nkewa agba atọ megidere ya Denis Tiuliulin (3-4-0) na agha n'etiti Russian middleweights.
A na-anọchi anya ndị agha 10 mba dị iche iche: Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Brazil, Georgia, France, Angola, Germany, Cuba na Kyrgyzstan.
Complete results & foto gallery n'okpuru:
Isi kadị
Isi ihe omume – HEAVYWEIGHTS
Sergei Kharitonov (27-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Russia
“Ọ dịghị Kọntestị”
Anton Vyazigin (9-2-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Russia
CO-FEATURE – M-1 ịma aka FLY WEIGHT
Alexander Doskalchuk (9-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Onye mmeri, Ukraine
WTKO2 (5:00)
Arman Ashimov (8-3-1, M-1: 3-1-0), Onye mmeri nwa oge, Kazakhstan
(Doskalchuk na-aghọ enweghị mgbagha M-1 ịma aka flyweight aha)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Tiago “Bahia” Varejao (27-5-1, M-1: 1-0-0-), Brazil
WDEC3
Sergey Romanov (14-3-0, M-1: 5-2-0), Russia
ÌHÈ HEAVYWEIGHTS
Khadis Ibragimov (4-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Russia
WDQ3 (njide ụdọ – 3:27)
Giga Kukhavashvili (9-4-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Russia site na Georgia
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Pavel Gordeev (11-1-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Mickael “Ragnar” Lebout (17-9-2, 1 NC, M-1: 1-1-0), France
Mbido kadị
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Maxim Baruzdin (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Russia
WTKO1 (punches – 0:18)
Freddy Gonzales (0-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Cuba
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Ruslan Shamilov (5-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Denis Tiuliulin (3-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Danila Prikaza (10-2-1, M-1: 7-2-0), Russia
WDEC3
Joilton “Onye pilgrim” Santos (24-7-0, 1 NC, M-1: 0-1-0), Brazil
Amiran Gogoladze (6-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Georgia
WDEC3
Taymuraz Guriev (7-4-0, M-1: 2-2-0), Russia
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Alexey “Ihe ịtụnanya” Ilyenko (8-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Russia
WKO3 (igba & punches – 0:27)
Helson Henriques (9-6-1, M-1: 0-1-0), Angola
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Mikhail Kuznetsov (6-4-1, M-1: 4-3-1), Russia
WSUB2 (My Chemical ịkpagbu – 4:20)
Nikita Solanin (4-2-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Russia
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Ludwig Sholinyan (2-0-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Ukraine
D3
Alexander Osetrov (4-0-1), M-1: 3-0-1), Russia
Portland, Maine (Ka 24, 2018) – Last week New England Fights (NEF) released the official card for its upcoming return to Aura in Portland, Maine. The mixed-martial-arts event, isiokwu “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” is scheduled to take place on Saturday night, June 16, 2018 with a bell-time of 7:00 pm EDT. NEF matchmakers, Otú ọ dị, 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. Henry Clark (3-4) ga na-enwe Dave Brown (1-3) na a ọgụ arọ nke 135-pound.
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,” Kwurula Clark. “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.”
A ala nke North Andover, Massachusetts, 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, New Hampshire. He will return to NEF after a three-year absence following his loss to Norman Fox in the spring of 2015. Brown, “‘Downtown’ Dave Brown” 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 ogbe ndịda!”
NEF ọzọ mbuaha-mara-nkà ihe omume, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.
Banyere New England alụkarị ọgụ
New England alụkarị ọgụ ("NEF") bụ a ọgụ ihe n'ọkwá ụlọ ọrụ. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. NEF Executive otu nwere ọtụtụ ahụmahụ na ọgụ egwuregwu management, ihe mmepụta, media mmekọahụ, ahịa, na iwu na mgbasa ozi.
Ka 24 na M-1 Arena na Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Saint Petersburg, Russia (Ka 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” Anton Vyazigin (9-2-1, M-1: 4-1-0), in today’s (Ka 24) M-1 Ịma Aka 92 main event SuperFight, na M-1 Arena na Saint Petersburg, Russia.
M-1 Ịma Aka 92 ga-ebi ndụ-streamed si Russia na elu definition na www.M1Global.TV. Ndị na-ekiri ga-enwe ike na-ekiri ndị mbido ọgụ na isi kaadị egbu osisi na aha na www.M1Global.TV. Fans nwere ike na-ele niile ihe na ha kọmputa, nakwa dị ka na android na Apple smart ntị na mbadamba. M-1 Ịma Aka 92 ga-adịkwa na www.FITE.TV(Kaadị mbido bụ n'efu, $7.99 maka isi kaadị)
The 37-year-old Kharitonov has defeated a Who’s Who of some of top heavyweight MMA fighters, na nsonye Alister Overeem, Andrei Arlovski, Fabricio Werdum na Pedro Rizzo.
Kharitonov had a few last words before the action officially begins:
Sergey, you have had 33 professional MMA during your career and now you are 37 afọ. 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, for example, 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. Ya mere, I am ready for this. MMA is my passion, but I love kickboxing, kwa, 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, ma, n'uche nke m, 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. At this stage of my career, 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. Otú o sina dị, I usually watch my opponents’ ịlụ ọgụ. 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, a year, abụọ, atọ, maybe even five? These guys have long careers ahead and they have to keep growing and showing their best!”
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Ihe Mgba M-1 na-abịanụ:
Ka 24 – M-1 Ịma Aka 92: Kharitonov vs. Vyazigin dị na Saint Petersburg, Russia
June 1 – M-1 Ịma Aka 93: Shelemnko vs. Siva in Chelyabinsk, Russia