WBC Rules Russian/Belarusian Boxers Will Be Cut From Rankings

The World Boxing Council (WBC) has announced the removal of Russian and Belarusian boxers from its set of rankings due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. As well as the immense impact that Russia’s invasion has had on Ukraine, which includes the…

The World Boxing Council (WBC) has announced the removal of Russian and Belarusian boxers from its set of rankings due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. As well as the immense impact that Russia’s invasion has had on Ukraine, which includes the Eastern European country suffering immense military and civilian losses, Vladimir Putin’s decision to wage…

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Russian MMA Fighter Dies After Apparent Bout Of Food Poisoning

A Russian MMA fighter has passed away following a suspected bout of food poisoning. 33-year-old Alexander Pisarev, who trained out of Moscow’s Tomahawk team, is reported to have suddenly died late last month. The cause of death is currently unkno…

A Russian MMA fighter has passed away following a suspected bout of food poisoning. 33-year-old Alexander Pisarev, who trained out of Moscow’s Tomahawk team, is reported to have suddenly died late last month. The cause of death is currently unknown, but food poisoning has been named as a possibility. Among the mixed reports, Russian news…

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Fedor’s Brother Passes Medical For Russian War Enlistment

The youngest brother of heavyweight MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko is reported to have passed the medicals required to enlist in the Russian army. After losing ground in the war it began in Ukraine earlier this year, Russia announced what was described a…

The youngest brother of heavyweight MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko is reported to have passed the medicals required to enlist in the Russian army. After losing ground in the war it began in Ukraine earlier this year, Russia announced what was described as a “partial mobilization” last month. However, many have speculated that the number of…

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MMA Fighter Ignores Russian War Summons, Flees To Georgia

A Dagestani MMA fighter has reportedly fled Russia after being drafted to fight in the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Earlier this year, Russia began its pursuit of control in Ukraine, starting a war that has since caused Europe’s l…

A Dagestani MMA fighter has reportedly fled Russia after being drafted to fight in the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Earlier this year, Russia began its pursuit of control in Ukraine, starting a war that has since caused Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II and left thousands of soldiers and civilians dead. Following…

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Watch: MMA Fighter Pulls Gun On Rival During Podcast Recording

A Russian MMA fighter is reportedly facing jail time after allegedly pulling a gun on his rival during a podcast appearance in Moscow and forcing him to kneel. Shovkhal Churchaev, who is 5-1 in professional mixed martial arts and fights out of St. Pete…

A Russian MMA fighter is reportedly facing jail time after allegedly pulling a gun on his rival during a podcast appearance in Moscow and forcing him to kneel. Shovkhal Churchaev, who is 5-1 in professional mixed martial arts and fights out of St. Petersburg, has been accused of attacking Iranian foe Mohammad Heibati, who boasts…

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Watch: Fight Turns To Mass Shooting In Russia, MMA Coach Hurt

An MMA coach was recently shot four times when a mass brawl descended into chaos in the Russian city of St. Petersburg. Russia is known for its unique fight creations, even recently holding a “fight festival” that saw 1,200 people throw dow…

An MMA coach was recently shot four times when a mass brawl descended into chaos in the Russian city of St. Petersburg. Russia is known for its unique fight creations, even recently holding a “fight festival” that saw 1,200 people throw down in a field. But on Monday, a group of Russians collided on the…

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