“I turn into evil in the ring”
Published: 14 August, 2009, 12:05
Russia has a long tradition of producing top male fighters in the martial arts. But now one Russian woman is making a name for herself in the hard world of mixed martial arts.
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31.10.2009, 14:23
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The best Mixed Martial Arts fighter in the world Fedor Emelianenko is gearing up for his bout against Brett Rogers. Emelianenko will face the American in Chicago on November 7.
17.11.2009, 19:15
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The man regarded as the best mixed martial artist of all time has returned to a hero's welcome in Moscow. Hundreds of cheering fans greeted Fedor Emelianenko following his win over the previously undefeated Brett Rogers.
27.06.2010, 15:48
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World mixed martial arts champion Fyodor Emelianenko has suffered a shock defeat, going down to Brazilian Fabricio Werdum.
A three-day festival of Aikido has been held in the Russian capital, with master classes being given to hundreds of students.
28.08.2009, 10:12
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For many sports fans across the world Fedor Emelianenko is a living legend. He's the undefeated reigning mixed martial arts champion. But "The Last Emperor", as Emelianenko is known, says he's no superman.
Russian MMA fighter Aleksandr Emelianenko has grabbed another victory in the ring, getting the better of Miodrag "Pele" Petkovic of Serbia in the main event of the Pankration Tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Moscow was the place to be for martial arts lovers this weekend, as the city played host to a global battle. Russia vs. The Rest of the World in various sports was how it was billed.
The battle of styles is one of the main themes for countless kung fu flicks, but sometimes the arguments occur in real life, much like when Russian karate fighters took on Chinese wushu masters.
RT continues its look at martial arts around the world, this time at Sambo, a sport which was developed exclusively for Russia's military and police force in the 1930s but is now looking to be accepted by the Olympics.
Russia’s kickboxing squad destroyed Ukraine’s team in a match-up held at Moscow’s Arbat fight club.
Published: 14 August, 2009, 12:05
Russia has a long tradition of producing top male fighters in the martial arts. But now one Russian woman is making a name for herself in the hard world of mixed martial arts.