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Post by TsarSamuil on Feb 20, 2013 13:43:57 GMT -5
Russia to Fight for Wrestling's Olympic Future- Putin Aide.
NOVO-OGARYOVA, Russia, February 20 (R-Sport) - President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said Wednesday that Russia will fight on every possible level to secure wrestling's Olympic future.
The ancient sport was struck off a list of core Olympic disciplines by the International Olympic Committee last week, raising a chorus of protests from Russia and other traditional wrestling powerhouses like India and Iran.
"Of course, there will be on all possible levels - both official and working - meetings with members of the IOC executive board, with IOC members, in the course of which arguments will be made in favor of this decision not being taken," Dmitry Peskov said.
In the wake of the decision, Raphael Martinetti resigned as president of wrestling’s FILA world governing body after barely surviving a vote of no confidence, and has been replaced in an acting capacity by Serbia’s Nenad Lazovic.
Wrestling must now grapple with seven candidate disciplines for the sole remaining slot.
The final decision on the Olympic program for the 2020 Games will be made by the IOC in Buenos Aires in September along with the announcement of the host city.
The sport has been included in various forms at every Olympics since 1904. In recent years, it has attracted scant spectator interest outside its stronghold countries and faced claims of corrupt refereeing at the Games.
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Post by TsarSamuil on May 7, 2013 13:08:11 GMT -5
Bulgaria's Kubrat Pulev Tops IBF Rankings. Novinite.com Sports | May 7, 2013, Tuesday| 262 views Bulgaria's top professional boxer Kubrat Pulev has for the first time topped the rankings of the International Boxing Federation in the heavyweight category. The yet undefeated Bulgarian might soon face off current IBF heavyweight world champion, Ukraine's Wladimir Klitschko. In the current IBF heavyweight rankings, the second place remains unoccupied, while the third place is held by US boxer Bryant Jennings. Kubrat Pulev is currently IBF International Heavyweight champion (2011) and European Boxing Union heavyweight champion (2012). He was awarded the prize of Bulgarian athlete of the year for 2012.  Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev celebrates after winning against German Alexander Dimitrenko for the EBU European heavyweight championship title, in Erfurt, Germany, 05 May 2012. EPA/BGNES |
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Post by TsarSamuil on Jun 16, 2013 13:34:07 GMT -5
UFC 161 Winner Stipe Miocic: I Belong in the Heavyweight Top 10. Sherdog.com By Mike Whitman Jun 16, 2013 Heavyweight prospect Stipe Miocic earned the biggest victory of his career on Saturday night, when the 30-year-old battered Roy Nelson in the co-main event of UFC 161. Miocic controlled the bout from its opening minutes, using fleet footwork and accurate combinations to sting his opponent while avoiding retaliatory fire. Nelson, meanwhile, appeared to fatigue rapidly, chasing Miocic around the cage to little avail. “I caught him a few times. I think I wobbled him in the beginning, and I knew I belonged here,” Miocic told Fox Sports after his victory at MTS Centre in Winnipeg. “He caught me with one good punch, but I felt fine. I knew exactly what was going on, so i just spun around and was good to go.” Miocic truly found his rhythm in round two, firing flurries that continually snapped Nelson’s head back. Nevertheless, in spite of the great punishment doled out by his opponent, the ever-durable “Big Country” continued to plod forward in search of a home run shot as Miocic tightened his attack in the third. “I was being smart. I knew he was going to go for the kill,” said Miocic. “I was up two rounds to none, so I knew he was going to come take my head off.” The victory returns Miocic to his winning ways after suffering the first loss of his pro career last September in a knockout defeat at the hands of lanky Dutchman Stefan Struve. Though difficult to swallow at the time, Miocic stated that the lessons learned from that setback helped him prove the bookmakers wrong and defeat the favored Nelson tonight. “I should have been here in the first place. I had a fall last time, but it’s okay. It was a little trip. No big deal,” said Miocic. “I think everyone [changes mindset], after their first loss -- or any kind of loss. Don’t [try to] live up to the hype -- just fight.” With Miocic’s one-sided unanimous decision victory over the former IFL champion now secure, the Ohioan may soon find himself in more marquee heavyweight matchups, a prospect that suits Miocic just fine. “I know how good I am. I know I can do [well] in this division,” Miocic said. “I believe I belong in the top 10, and I showed it tonight.” Vids, www.sherdog.com/videos/videointerview/Stipe-Miocic-PostUFC-161-Video-Interview-4877 |
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Post by TsarSamuil on Aug 25, 2013 15:35:02 GMT -5
Bulgaria's Kubrat Pulev Crushes Thompson in IBF Eliminator. Novinite.com Sports | August 24, 2013, Saturday| 1663 views Bulgarian professional boxer Kubrat Pulev has made it to the IBF world heavyweight final after beating American Tony Thompson at the eliminator game Saturday night. Pulev, who thus scored the biggest success in his illustrious carreer, is likely to face Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko for the title. The Bulgarian started slow in the semi-final, but turned the fight around and went on to largely dictate the pace of the fight over 12 rounds against Thompson, outpointing the American veteran. Pulev Saturday's eliminator at at the Sport- und Kongress Hall in Schwerin, Germany, on scores of 116-112, 117-111, and 118-110. Pulev is now the mandatory IBF challenger for the winner between Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin. He joins Wl. Klitschko as the only fighter to beat Thompson over the last decade.  Kubrat Pulev Dedicates Thompson Victory to Bulgaria. Novinite.com Sports | August 25, 2013, Sunday| 684 views Bulgarian professional boxer Kubrat Pulev has dedicated to his home country his IBF heavyweight eliminator win against Tony Tompson. "All of this is for Bulgaria, for our pride," said Pulev for Bulgarian TV channel Diema soon after his Saturday night victory. "I want to thank the whole audience in Bulgaria and those here in the hall, because there were critical moments when they gave me courage in the fight," added he. Pulev outpointed the American veteran and is now set to challenge Wladimir Klitschko's title. His last adversary for the IBF top will be determined at an October 5 game betwen Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin. In his after match comments, Pulev said he believes that Wladimir will come out winning, adding that it will be hard to play against him. "I am not in my top form, I can do a lot better. This played its part in the game, but for the world title final I will be training hard and with God's help and Bulgaria's support I hope that we'll make it," said Pulev. Early May, Kubrat Pulev topped IBF's rankings in the heavyweight division. He is currently IBF International Heavyweight champion (2011) and European Boxing Union heavyweight champion (2012). Pulev was awarded the prize of Bulgarian athlete of the year for 2012. |
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Post by TsarSamuil on Nov 8, 2013 12:21:24 GMT -5
Fedor gives his prediction for JDS vs Velasquez and why he didn't sign for the UFC. WHOA! TV Oct 14, 2013 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L9XTBA3nckIn a WHOA! TV exclusive we capture the thoughts of the mixed martial artist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time Fedor Emelianenko. |
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Post by TsarSamuil on Dec 1, 2013 8:48:09 GMT -5
Boxing: Sergey Kovalev Destroys Ismayl Sillakh to Retain WBO Belt.
MOSCOW, December 1 (R-Sport) - Sergey Kovalev retained his WBO light heavyweight title in devastating fashion on Sunday, knocking out Ukrainian challenger Ismayl Sillakh less than a minute into round two in Quebec City.
After a cagey opening round the 30-year-old Russian landed a hard right hand to send Sillakh to the canvas, and finished off his bloodied opponent with the same punch after the Ukrainian took a standing eight count.
"This is the result of my hard work in the gym," said Florida-based Kovalev. "It was automatic. I wanted this fight for a very long time," added Kovalev, who takes his unbeaten record to 23 wins, 21 KOs and 1 draw. It was a second career defeat for Sillakh, who goes to 21-2.
The Chelyabinsk native, who lived up to his alias of "Krusher," said he was angling for a shot at U.S. fighter Adonis "Superman" Stevenson next, although he added: "I'm ready for any champion in my division."
That matchup came a step closer to reality after the Kovalev-Sillakh bout, when Stevenson floored mandatory challenger Tony Bellew in the sixth round to defend his WBC light heavyweight title.
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Post by theslavicbutcher on Mar 2, 2014 1:04:07 GMT -5
Fedor, Cro Cop, Klitshko..I could go on and on forever. Slavs are badass.
-300 pound Czech bouncer
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Post by TsarSamuil on Mar 2, 2014 20:38:24 GMT -5
Tough job, hope u don't run into too many gypsies, they carry knives..
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Post by theslavicbutcher on Mar 3, 2014 0:56:10 GMT -5
Tough job, hope u don't run into too many gypsies, they carry knives.. Lol so true. My motto is: Always carry a big stick so you can deal with people who refuse to accept your demans. |
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Post by TsarSamuil on Jun 2, 2014 13:13:02 GMT -5
Not posted here in a while, anyways it's amazing that Blagoi Ivanov can even breathe n walk after what happened to him n get so far. He seemed tired early, maybe his gas tank is better next year, one cannot expect miracles after the ordeal he went through after his stabbing...Volkov going forward now for title shot.
Tito Ortiz, seriously what a wankerBellator 120 results, photos: Alexander Volkov shocks Blagoi Ivanov with submission win mmajunkie.comBy: John Morgan May 17, 2014 10:55 pm SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – While Alexander Volkov is considered a knockout artist, it was his grappling game that earned him an impressive submission win over the previously undefeated Blagoi Ivanov. The heavyweight tournament final bout was part of the main card of today’s Bellator 120 event at Landers Center in Southaven, Miss. It aired on pay-per-view following prelims on Spike TV and Spike.com. As the fight began, Volkov looked to stay at distance and use his ample reach. However, Ivanov used a few heavy punches to move quickly into the clinch as he looked to take the fight to the floor. The action largely stalled in the position as Volkov looked to keep upright. An Ivanov right hand did score flush after several minutes in the grinding display, but Volkov eventually pulled away and resumed his attempts to strike from the outside. Volkov got busier with his jab to open the second frame, but Ivanov again worked inside and took the action to the floor. Unfortunately for Ivanov, Volkov slipped beautifully to the back and went immediately for the rear-naked choke. The arm was under the chin quickly, and Ivanov was forced to tap. With the win, former heavyweight champ Volkov (22-4 MMA, 6-1 BMMA) claims a tournament win and will fight next for a chance to reclaim his belt from the man who took it from him, Vitaly Minakov. “I’m very excited for a new title shot, and I will be much more ready for this fight,” Volkov said after the win. “I will work hard, and I am very motivated after my loss to him. I am motivated to take my belt back.” Ivanov (11-1 MMA, 6-1 BMMA) loses for the first time as a professional.
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Post by TsarSamuil on Jun 2, 2014 13:18:02 GMT -5
The silence of the Brazil crowd  TUF Brazil 3 Finale results, photos: Stipe Miocic lays waste to Fabio Maldonado mmajunkie.comBy: Matt Erickson June 1, 2014 12:45 am SAO PAULO – Stipe Miocic probably broke a bigger sweat making the 90-second walk from the locker room to the octagon than he did once he stepped inside the cage. Once in there, Miocic (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) made quick and easy work of Fabio Maldonado (21-7 MMA, 4-4 UFC) for a first-round TKO of the Brazilian who had jumped up in weight class to take on the American heavyweight. The heavyweight bout was the main event of today’s TUF Brazil 3 Finale event at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It aired on FOX Sports 1 following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass. Maldonado came forward quickly, perhaps hoping to lure Miocic into a slugfest. But Miocic quickly rocked him with a left hand, and seconds later, Miocic dropped Maldonado with a big right hand. Quickly on him on the ground, Miocic landed eight hammerfists until Mario Yamasaki stepped in. The end came in just 35 seconds, indicating the level of mismatch oddsmakers and many observers believed the fight to be. Miocic was a 6-to-1 favorite in the fight. “I was real nervous,” Miocic said. “That guy’s a tank. He keeps coming forward and doesn’t stop. He’s got the heart of a lion, and I just needed to get my shots in. I got an open break and I landed a good punch. I think it was my night. I didn’t want him to play possum with me, and I just waited for an opportunity, and I got it.” Miocic was supposed to fight former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos, but that fight fell apart when JDS broke his hand. Maldonado moved up from his normal home at light heavyweight to take the challenge in what many deemed a lose-lose situation for Miocic. But now with this one behind him, Miocic said he’d still like the fight with dos Santos at some point. “It would be great to fight Junior,” Miocic said. “He’s hurt, and I hope he gets better soon. I’ll just keep getting better and train hard.”
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Post by TsarSamuil on Nov 3, 2014 12:24:45 GMT -5
The Eastern Bloc's Toughest Fighters: Fightland Worldwide Bulgaria.
Fightland
Oct 30, 2014
In the former Eastern Bloc nation of Bulgaria, twin brothers Rumen and Rosen Dimitrov are turning tough guys into mixed martial artists.
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Post by TsarSamuil on Dec 17, 2014 18:13:44 GMT -5
That was some BS with Stipe vs Dos Santos!.. Clearly Stipe should have won!!  |
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Post by TsarSamuil on Dec 27, 2014 18:34:18 GMT -5
Whoa! Flying punch!
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