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CLARESSA SHIELDS TRAINING CAMP NOTES

Hunyo 1, 2018 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

TWO-TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST CLARESSA SHIELDS PREPARES TO FACE FELLOW UNIFIED CHAMPION HANNA GABRIELS BIYERNES, HUNYO 22 SA Showtime

Flint Native Shields Attempting to Become Two-Division Champion On SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION

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Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields is deep in preparation for her attempt to become a two-division world champion when she faces fellow unified champion Hanna Gabriels at Masonic Temple in Detroit on Friday, Hunyo 22.

Ang mga taming, a unified champion at 168 libra, and Gabriels, a unified titlist at 154 libra, will meet for the vacant IBF and WBA Middleweight World Championships on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION at 10 sa gabii. ET/PT live on SHOWTIME.

A native of Flint, Mich., Ang mga taming (5-0, 2 KOs) was the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win consecutive Olympic Gold Medals. The 23-year-old turned professional following the 2016 Olympics and became unified women’s super middleweight world champion in just her fourth professional fight. Shields now begins her first camp with renowned trainer John David Jackson as she attempts to become a two-division champion.

SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION will also feature extensive highlights of unified women’s middleweight champion Christina Hammer (22-0, 10 KOs) as she defends her WBC & WBO titles in her U.S. debut against former world champion Tori Nelson (17-1-3, 2 KOs). If both Shields and Hammer are victorious in their 160-pound bouts on June 22, they will meet in a fall blockbuster on SHOWTIME to determine the undisputed women’s middleweight world champion.

How has training camp been so far?

“Training camp has been great. It’s been fun and I’ve been working my butt off. I can’t wait to step in the ring with another champion and make history by winning the world title in my second weight division!"

What can fans expect from you on June 22?

“The fans can expect for me to fight like I’m Okoye from Wakanda! I’ve never been more motivated, more ready, and more able to take on the challenges and achieve my goals. Gusto ko nga sa pagpakig-away sa mga labing maayo nga, and I want to be the best ever. I will give everything onJune 22 against Hanna Gabriels to win a world title in my second weight division, then I want Christina Hammer, so we can unify all the middleweight belts, and then my sights will be on getting to the 154-pound world title.”

What are some of your future goals in boxing?

“I want to lift women’s boxing for all the women past, present and future. I want equality for women and men in boxing. I want to be recognized as one of the pound-for-pound best in the sport among both men and women, no gender labels. And I want to be known as the best female boxer ever. Ako andam. Come to Detroit on June 22 and see me live, watch me on SHOWTIME, and join the team as we make history!"

What have you learned training with John David Jackson?
“Coach John is very knowledgeable, he’s been working with me on my patience. He admires the beast inside of me, but just wants me to control it more and be smart. He’s been to the biggest battles with some great world champions, and I’m glad to have his experience and knowledge on my team.”

What is your typical day like in camp?
“A typical day in camp can go according to either of two plans. Plan 1 is I wake up at 9 mao, make myself a small breakfast (2 boiled eggs, 2 pieces of turkey bacon and some steamed asparagus) or a fruit smoothie. Sa 11 am I’m at the gym training. By1:30 pm, I’m at the gym. My workout usually consists of bag drills, mitt work, shadow boxing, jumping rope, speed bag and ring drills. Then I either swim or run at 6 pm the same day. On the days I do Plan 2, I still wake at 9 am and have my breakfast and then 11 am-1:30 pm, I’m in the gym. But right after that, I do strength and conditioning, which consists of box jumps, dumb bell squats, some drills with weights for my upper body, or a four-mile run.”

Have you made any changes to your training and nutrition for your first fight at middleweight?
“Right after my fight with Tori Nelson, I knew I would be fighting next at middleweight, so I stayed in the gym three times a week until Mark (Taffet) told me we secured June 22 on SHOWTIME against Hanna Gabriels. But to properly make middleweight, I had to learn about my body some more. Losing weight is more about a routine than it is about eating less food. The good thing for me is that I like healthy food – my body and mind feel best when I eat that way. The only difference in camp is I eat smaller portions of the food I like and drink a lot more water. This camp I’ve been heavy on fish, all kinds of fish from cod, salmon, Atlantic salmon — with sides of asparagus, sweet potatoes, rice or spinach. And body clock is important, so no eating after 7 pm. I’m feeling great and will be in the best shape of my life when I get in that ring on June 22.”

Who are your sparring partners?

“So far, I’ve sparred with Matt Korobov and Daniyar Yelluisar. I love to spar with men – I find that the strength and speed helps me get the most out of the sparring.”

What have you done differently in preparation for this fight?

“Well I always say this, but I don’t get ready to face my opponents – my trainer John David Jackson focuses more on the opponent than I do. I just get prepared to be the best version of me. I’ve seen film of Hannah and I’m not impressed – I know she’s a champion and I respect that, but I’ve never seen a woman who can stay in the ring with me. It’ll take two of her to even have a chance at beating me.”

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SA TINUOD NGA INTERVIEW CHRIS “Ang Greek Assassin” KELADES

Mayo 31, 2018 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

Chris Kaledes (R) ang pagpamusil alang sa iyang ikaduha nga tul-id nga M-1 nga kadaugan karong Biyernes

Chelyabinsk, Russia (Mayo 30, 2018) – Ang gipanganak sa Greece nga flyweight Chris “Ang Greek Kelades” Kelades (12-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0), nakig-away sa gawas sa Dartmouth, Canada, gikuha sa fighter Ukrainian Alexander Pletenko (13-4-0, M;1: 0-0-0) karong Biyernes sa gabii sa M-1 Challenge 93 nag-unang card, sa Chelyabinsk, Russia.

Gihimo ni Kelades ang iyang malampuson nga M-1 Global debut kaniadtong Nobyembre sa M-1 Challenge 86, sa iyang pagpildi Oleg Lichkovakha pinaagi sa usa ka ikatulo nga-round pagpasakop (Kimura).

Kapin sa tunga- tuig gikan sa imong debut sa M-1 Global. Ngano nga dugay ka nakapahulay?

CK: “Lisud tuohan kini dugay na. Angay unta ako makig-away pag-usab sa Marso, apan adunay mga problema nga makuha ang akong pagbiyahe nga visa nga sigurado, busa na rebooked ko nga makig-away kaniadtong Abril pero, Subo, ang kalihokan gitapos. Busa, Andam na ako nga makig-away, apan ang mga kahimtang nakausab sa mga petsa. Nalipay ko alang sa kini nga away ug nagpaabut nga makig-away sa Chelyabinsk. Duha ka beses nga nakansela ang akong away ug grabe kini kapakyasan, apan gihatagan ko kini dugang nga oras aron magtrabaho sa akong dula ug makakat-on sa bag-ong mga pamaagi.”

Sa imong M-1 Global debut, mabinantayon ka kaayo sa una nga duha ka hugna, apan sa ikatulong hugna nakakuha ka usa ka pagsumite. Mao ba kini ang imong tinuud nga istilo sa away o gusto ba nimo nga modaog sa una nga away nga wala’y peligro?

CK: Ang matag away sa lain-laing. Usahay sa usa ka bag-ong palibot kinahanglan nga mas dugay nga mabati ang pagsugod sa away ug kinahanglan nimo nga basahon ang kontra sa dili pa ka agresibo nga molihok.”

Unsa may imong ikasulti bahin sa imong sunod nga kontra, Alexander Pletenko? Adunay ka parehas nga mga rekord. Nagpasabut ba ikaw adunay parehas nga mga istilo sa away?

CK: “Nakita nako ang pipila sa iyang mga away ug wala ako maghunahuna nga adunay parehas kami nga mga istilo. Nakig-away ako sa labing maayo nga mga tawo sa kalibutan ug sa piho nga lebel nga labi ka lisud ang paghuman sa mga away.”

Sa wala pa moapil sa M-1 Global wala ka pa makig-away bisan asa ang North America. Unsa man ang gibati nga makig-away sa tunga sa kalibutan nga layo sa imong balay?

CH: “Nahimuot gyud ako sa akong kaugalingon sa katapusan nga higayon sa akong debut sa M-1 Global. Ang pagbiyahe usa ka gamay nga gubot sa gilay-on, apan nalingaw kaayo ako nga nakig-away sa internasyonal ug dinhi sa Russia. Gusto ko nga mag-away palayo tungod kay nalipay ako nga pamatud-an ang akong kaugalingon sa ubang mga manggugubat ug mga fans. Kini nagdasig kanako!”

Bitoon sa Russia Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko (56-10-1, 1 NC, M-1: 6-0-0) ulohan sa ulohan M-1 Challenge 93 batok sa gahum sa gahum sa 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) gidepensahan ang iyang titulo sa unang higayon batok sa paborito sa Amerikano Joe “Diesel” Riggs (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1) sa M-1 Challenge 93 kauban nga hitabo.

M-1 Challenge 93 mahimong live-midagayday gikan sa Russia sa hatag-as nga kahulugan sa www.M1Global.TV. Mananan-aw makahimo sa pagtan-aw sa mga preliminary away ug nag-unang card pinaagi sa logging sa pagparehistro sawww.M1Global.TV. Fans mahimong motan-aw sa tanan nga mga aksyon sa ilang mga computer, ingon man sa Android ug Apple Smart phones ug mga papan. M-1 Challenge 93 magamit usab sawww.FITE.TV(preliminary card mao ang free, $7.99 alang sa mga nag-unang card)

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MGA KROSSROADS BATTLE SA PROSPEKTO ASLAMBEK IDIGOV VS. ANG JAMES BALLARD GIKAN SA UNDERCARD SA CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. HANNA GABRIELS IBF & ANG MGA BABAYE NGA WBA MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Mayo 30, 2018 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 sa gabii. UG/PT

From Masonic Temple in Detroit, Mich.; Ang mga tiket Sa Sale Karon

The Salita Promotions professional boxing event on Friday, Hunyo 22, at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, is heating up even more with the announcement of an intriguing match-up of promising light heavyweight prospects with local ties.

In a fight with explosive action written all over it, Detroit’s own James “The Equalizer” Ballard (10-1, 3 KOs) will face undefeated Aslambek Idigov (12-0, 5 KOs), from Detroit via Grozny, Russia, sa ibabaw sa 10 exciting rounds.

Fighting mostly in his home city, the 28-year-old Ballard has become a fan favorite for his fearlessly aggressive style. Ballard says he refuses to lose on his home turf of Detroit.

“Expect a war,” said Ballard. “I will go out there and give the fans what they want by going toe-to-toe. I am coming for Idigov’s O. I’m not going to be out-boxed in my hometown. It’s a respect thing. It’s going to be a long night for him. We are training hard and ready to go hard every round if it takes that long. Hunyo 22 can’t get here soon enough. I’m more than ready to send Russia back home.”

A compact puncher with pinpoint accuracy, Idigov has fan favorite written all over his muscular frame. Since he began training in Detroit’s famed Kronk Gym, Idigov says he’s learning to fight the American way.

“Training at the Kronk Boxing Gym in Detroit has been a great experience for me and I learn a lot and get better every day. I love their philosophy that the best win is a knockout!

James Ballard is a very good fighter. I have no problem fighting him and winning in his hometown, which is becoming my second home as well. Himoa nga ni og kini sa ibabaw sa!"

“This is a classic, crossroads fight between two talented and hungry prospects,” said event promoter Dmitriy Salita. “This is a ‘pick em’ type of match that will bring excitement to fans in the championship City of Detroit!"

The skillful pair will duel as part of the untelevised undercard of the blockbuster “It’s Our Time to Shine” event featuring two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and current Unified Women’s Super Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields attempting to become a two-division world champion against unified 154-pound champion Hanna Gabriels for the vacant IBF and WBA Women’s Middleweight World Championships.

Ang mga tiket alang sa maong kalihokan, nga gipasiugdahan sa Salita Promotions, anaa sa Ticketmaster.com or at the Masonic Temple Box Office at (313) 832-7100. VIP tickets are priced at $300, ringside tickets at $125, and remaining tickets at $75, $50 ug $35.

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IN THE RAGE INTEVIEW Artem Frolov

Mayo 30, 2018 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

Chelyabinsk, Russia (Mayo 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) sa M-1 Challenge 93 kauban nga hitabo, sa Chelyabinsk, Russia.

Frolov has knocked out four of his opponents and submitted four others. Last October, Frolov captured the belt by defeating UFC veteran Caio Magalhaes, sa 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

Sa 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. Siyempre, 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. Apan, 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.

“Siyempre, 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. Busa, 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. Apan, it feels great to win via submission as well, especially when it is a beautiful one. Ingon sa usa ka butang sa kamatuoran, 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. Busa, I prefer to finish the fights early.

Bitoon sa Russia Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko (56-10-1, 1 NC, M-1: 6-0-0) ulohan sa ulohan M-1 Challenge 93 batok sa gahum sa gahum sa puncher Bruno Silva (17-6-0, M-1: 0-0-0).

M-1 Challenge 93 mahimong live-midagayday gikan sa Russia sa hatag-as nga kahulugan sa www.M1Global.TV. Mananan-aw makahimo sa pagtan-aw sa mga preliminary away ug nag-unang card pinaagi sa logging sa pagparehistro sa www.M1Global.TV. Fans mahimong motan-aw sa tanan nga mga aksyon sa ilang mga computer, ingon man sa Android ug Apple Smart phones ug mga papan. M-1 Challenge 93 magamit usab sawww.FITE.TV(preliminary card mao ang free, $7.99 alang sa mga nag-unang card)

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Sergei Kharitonov speaks out before Today’s SuperFight with Anton Vyazigin Headlining M-1 Challenge 92

Mayo 24, 2018 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

Mayo 24 at M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Sergey Kharitonov

SANTOS Petersburg, Russia (Mayo 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 (Mayo 24) M-1 Challenge 92 main event SuperFight, at M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

M-1 Challenge 92 mahimong live-midagayday gikan sa Russia sa hatag-as nga kahulugan sa www.M1Global.TV. Mananan-aw makahimo sa pagtan-aw sa mga preliminary away ug nag-unang card pinaagi sa logging sa pagparehistro sa www.M1Global.TV. Fans mahimong motan-aw sa tanan nga mga aksyon sa ilang mga computer, ingon man sa Android ug Apple Smart phones ug mga papan. M-1 Challenge 92 magamit usab sa www.FITE.TV(preliminary card mao ang free, $7.99 alang sa mga nag-unang card)

The 37-year-old Kharitonov has defeated a Who’s Who of some of top heavyweight MMA fighters, lakip Alister Overeem, Andrei Arlovski, Fabricio Werdum ug 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 ka tuig ang panuigon. 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. Busa, I am ready for this. MMA is my passion, but I love kickboxing, usab, 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: “Kini tanan nagsalig. One fighter can reach his prime at 25, another one at 35, apan, sa akong opinyon, 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. Bisan pa niana, I usually watch my opponents’ away. 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, sa duha ka, sa tulo ka, maybe even five? These guys have long careers ahead and they have to keep growing and showing their best!”

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One on one with M-1 Challenge Interim Flyweight Champion Arman Ashimov

Mayo 23, 2018 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

Aleksander Doskalchuk vs. Ashimov kini nga Huwebes sa M-1 Challenge 92 sa Santos sa Ulahing mga Petersburg, Russia

SANTOS Petersburg, Russia (Mayo 22, 2018) – M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight champion Arman Ashimov takes on M-1 Challenge flyweight title-holder Alexander Doskalchuk(8-1-0, M-1: 2-0-0) kini nga Huwebes (Mayo 24) to determine the “undisputed” king of the M-1 Global flyweights, sa M-1 Challenge 92 kauban nga hitabo, at M-1 Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Ashimov (8-2-1, M-1: 3-0-0), who captured his Interim crown at M-1 Challenge 87 last February,

Stopping Mikael Silander in round two voa punches, answered a series of M-1 Global questions:

Arman, how did the M-1 Challenge interim flyweight title change your life?

AA: “I was extremely happy to become the champion, but I would not say I felt such a big difference. Kazakhs knew me well even before I won the title, but after I won the belt, media started to pay more attention to me. It’s hard to say whether I won more fans because I had so many of them in Kazakhstan, but I hope that now in other countries there are more people who love the way I fight. People often recognize me on the streets of Kazakhstan, support me, ask for selfies. But I don’t feel like a star. I’m just a simple guy. Such attention does not bother me, because all Kazakhs are my relatives, how can I deny a selfie?

What is the secret of your knockout punch? Was it your goal to train such a hard punch?

AA: “It’s the will of Allah. We did not change the training plan, have been training striking and grappling as always. I am ready to go the full five round distance, kon gikinahanglan. I am strong enough for the 25-minute fight and this is exactly what I always have in mind. We consider an opportunity to go somewhere for training camp, but now I need to fulfil the target, and win the undisputed title.

Not many people know about it, but you are a great grappler. Can you tell us about your grappling experience?

AA: “Sa pagkatinuod, I don’t talk much about it, but I have some experience in grappling as well. The thing is that in The Rage, I don’t like grappling, I prefer a stand-up fight. If my opponent wants to check my skills, I will demonstrate them. I am a combat jiu-jitsu master of sports of international class for a reason, after all.”

What can you say about your opponent Aleksander Doskalchuk?

AA: “Aleksander Doskalchuk is a very experienced all-around fighter. His fighting style is like that of one of my previous opponents, Mikael Silander. He is good both at striking and grappling. I don’t know what game plan he is going to choose, but we will find it out very soon.”

Undoubtedly all of Kazakhstan will watch the broadcast, but will some fans of yours come to Saint Petersburg for the fight?

AA: “Many fans will come here from Kazakhstan, beside them will be a lot of Kazakhs living in Saint Petersburg, who will come to root for me. Even the Assembly of Kazakhs is going to support me. all this gives me an extra motivation!”

Russian heavyweight star Sergei Kharitonov (27-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0) ulohan sa ulohan M-1 Challenge 92 batok Anton Vyazigin (9-2-1, M-1: 4-1-0) in their SuperFight.

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One on one with M-1 Challenge Flyweight Champion Aleksander Doskalchuk

Mayo 23, 2018 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

The Champ speaks!

Doskalchuk vs. Arman Ashimov kini nga Huwebes sa M-1 Challenge 92 sa

Santos sa Ulahing mga Petersburg, Russia

SANTOS Petersburg, Russia (Mayo 21, 2018) – Ang “undisputed” M-1 Challenge flyweight title bout will be on the line this Thursday (Mayo 24), when M-1 Challenge flyweight champion Alexander Doskalchuk (pictured above) and Interim titlist Arman Ashimov square off in the M-1 Challenge 92 kauban nga hitabo, at M-1 Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Doskalchuk (8-1-0, M-1: 2-0-0), nakig-away gikan sa Ukraine, won his title belt last September atM-1 Challenge 83, when he used a Guillotine Choke to submit Vadim Malygin sa ikaduhang round. Undefeated in M-1 competition, Doskalchuk won a majority decision in his M-1 debut last May, sa ibabaw sa Binh Son Le sa M-1 Challenge 78.

Ashimov (8-2-1, M-1: 3-0-0) earned his Interim title shot this past February by stopping Gadzhimurad Aliev ug Ervani Melonio with punches, sa tinagsa, in the second and first rounds. Sa M-1 Challenge 87, the powerfully striking Kazakh punched out Mikael Silander in two rounds to capture the M-1 Challenge Interim Flyweight Championship.

Doskalchuk (pictured above) sat down on the hot seat to participate in an exclusive one-on-one conversation:

It’s been seven months since you won the title. Why did you have to take such a long break?

AD: “I had to take time to heal all my injuries. There were problems with my ankle, so I could not train and fight for a few months. Wala madugay, we’ll see how this break will affect my performance. All my injuries are in the past and I am ready to win the upcoming fight and become the undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight champion.

What did you feel when you were told an interim title was to be introduced?

AD: “I felt nothing. The interim title does not mean anything to me and I have concentrated only on one thing: winning my fights. It is known that Ashimov is a very fast fighter and has power in his hands. I can’t say anything about his endurance, because it all depends on the way the fight goes. We’ll see how good his endurance is very soon into our fight.”

How do you think your fight will go? Are you going to use your advantage in grappling?

AD: “I am ready for a five-round battle and, siyempre, I will be looking for an opportunity to finish my opponent at all times. I would not say that my tactics will be focused on submissions. Take a look at my fights; I love boxing and in MMA you cannot rely on just one aspect.

Your fight against Ashimov was rescheduled from the last weekend’s show in China to May 24th in Saint Petersburg, Russia. How did it change your training plan?

AS: “I was ready to fight on May 12th, but Arman did not get his visa, so we had to change plans for the new date. Maybe it’s for the best. The flight to Saint Petersburg is easier and faster than to China. By the way, in Saint Petersburg, many more fans will come to root for me. Support is a very important part of the game and I am grateful to all the fans who will root for me at M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, and everybody who will hold their fingers crossed watching the broadcast!”

Russian heavyweight star Sergei Kharitonov (27-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0) ulohan sa ulohan M-1 Challenge 92 batok Anton Vyazigin (9-2-1, M-1: 4-1-0) in their SuperFight.

M-1 Challenge 92 mahimong live-midagayday gikan sa Russia sa hatag-as nga kahulugan sa www.M1Global.TV. Mananan-aw makahimo sa pagtan-aw sa mga preliminary away ug nag-unang card pinaagi sa logging sa pagparehistro sa www.M1Global.TV. Fans mahimong motan-aw sa tanan nga mga aksyon sa ilang mga computer, ingon man sa Android ug Apple Smart phones ug mga papan. M-1 Challenge 92 magamit usab sawww.FITE.TV(preliminary card mao ang free, $7.99 alang sa mga nag-unang card)

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Mayo 24 – M-1 Challenge 92: Kharitonov vs. Vyazigin in Saint Petersburg, Russia

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One-on-One with Anton Vyazigin; SuperFight with Sergei Kharitonov To headline M-1 Challenge 92

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Mayo 24 at M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Anton Vyazigin (R) is a powerful heavyweight

SANTOS Petersburg, Russia (Mayo 18, 2018) – Russian heavyweight “Cherepovets Giant” Anton Vyazigin (9-2-1, M-1: 4-1-0) challenges MMA living legend Sergey Kharitonov (27-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0) sunod Huwebes (Mayo 24), main event M-1 Challenge 92 in a heavyweight SuperFight, at M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

M-1 Challenge 92 mahimong live-midagayday gikan sa Russia sa hatag-as nga kahulugan sa www.M1Global.TV. Mananan-aw makahimo sa pagtan-aw sa mga preliminary away ug nag-unang card pinaagi sa logging sa pagparehistro sa www.M1Global.TV. Fans mahimong motan-aw sa tanan nga mga aksyon sa ilang mga computer, ingon man sa Android ug Apple Smart phones ug mga papan. M-1 Challenge 92 magamit usab sawww.FITE.TV(preliminary card mao ang free, $7.99 alang sa mga nag-unang card)

The 37-year-old Kharitonov, undefeated in five M-1 Challenge events, has defeated some of the greatest heavyweight MMA fighters of all-time, lakip Alistair Overeem, Andrei Arlovski, Fabricio Werdum ug Pedro Rizzo.

Ang 6′ 6″, 265-pound Vyazigin, who is coming off a sensational 16-seconds knockout ofZaur Gadzhibabayev this past March at M-1 Challenge 89, sat in the “hot seat” leading up to Thursday’s showdown to answer some questions:

Tell us about your training camp. Did you change a lot of your regular training methods for a fight against Kharitonov?

AV: “My training camp was no different from any other camp. Sama sa kanunay nga, I had many sparring sessions, wrestled a lot, and was focused on functional training. In general, it was just another camp. I trained at home in Cherepovets, because this is where I belong. I have good relations with fighters from many gyms, but I have never gone anywhere to a training camp. I don’t have enough money to go abroad for a camp, I work for myself.

I feel comfortable training in my gym. I have a great team, including some heavyweights, and we always help each other. If I have a fight scheduled, guys help me; if some other guys have fights, we all help them.”

How much will you weigh for the fight?

AV: “I think this time I will be at least 265 pounds before the fight, maybe even a bit heavier. I would not say I am that huge, there are many guys bigger than me. When I was a child, I used to be skinny and tall and only when I was n the Army did I start to gain weight. Karon, when I am 265 libra. I breath good, and I think this weight is perfect for me.

What are your predictions for the upcoming fight? Are you going to fight Kharitonov standing or would like to take him down?

AV: In our weight class, one missed punch can end the fight, so I think we have equal chances to win this fight. During camp, we train for everything, so I will be ready to fight him standing but, kon gikinahanglan, I will take him down, because it is very important in MMA to be able to change the game plan during the fight.”

Give us your thoughts on the vacant M-1 Challenge heavyweight title. Do you see yourself as champion in a couple more fights?

AV: “Karon, I am concentrated on the upcoming fight but, oo, definitely if I win this fight I will be the No. 1 heavyweight contender. Apan, I do not think about it right now. My goal is to fight the strongest and most experienced opponents, who are rated higher than me.

“I am not fighting in Saint-Petersburg for the first time and I really enjoy competing in this city. I think some fans will root for Sergey, but there will also be a lot of fans supporting me in the M-1 Arena on May 24th!”

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