Shlemenko’s rival is determined for RCC5 tournament
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 15, 2018, 4:26 p.m.

On the card of RCC5: Russian Cagefighting Championship Alexander Shlemenko will meet the first number of Europe middleweight Jonas Bilstein. Earlier Shlemenko was about to fight Scott Ashem, but the Englishman withdrew due to an injury.

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Zubaira Tukhugov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov suspended due to a fight at UFC 229
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 15, 2018, 2:34 p.m.

The Nevada State Athletic Commission temporarily withdrawn MMA fighters Zubaira Tukhugov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov of Russia because of the brawl after the fight of the Khabib Nurmagomedov against Conor McGregor at the UFC tournament.

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Shtyrkov to face Thiago Silva of Brasilia on December 15
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 15, 2018, 12:40 p.m.

Brazilian MMA fighter Thiago Silva will fight Ivan Shtyrkov of Russia at the RCC tournament on December 15 in Yekaterinburg. During his career Silva performed in UFC, as well as ACB, KSW and WFCA organizations. On the record of the 36-year-old athlete there are 21 victories and seven defeats, two ...

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Mayweather still may fight Nasukawa in Japan
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 15, 2018, 10:49 a.m.

Former world boxing champion in five weight categories Floyd Mayweather said that he would still meet a fighter of mixed martial arts Tenshin Nasukawa. The American noted that this fight will not be official; rather, it will resemble an exhibition bout.

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Nurmagomedov on his trip to Africa: Everyone is able to help those in need
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 15, 2018, 8:53 a.m.

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who visited Nigeria on a charity mission, spoke about his trip: “In Africa people live, and die of hunger. Since childhood, I had a dream to help them. It is not necessary to be a billionaire for this. If you have two rubles, you can ...

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MacGregor’s coach: I understand why Nurmagomedov attacked Conor
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 14, 2018, 6:59 a.m.

John Kavanagh, the coach of the MMA fighter Conor McGregor, told who could be the next opponent for his fighter. According to Kavanagh, MacGregor would like to have a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov, but the Irishman is also interested in a fight with Nate Dias. Kavanagh also commented on the ...

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Usyk’s promoter: Usyk will stay in the cruiserweight only for Ward fight
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 13, 2018, 5:11 p.m.

Although Andre Ward announced the end of his pro career more than a year ago, the camp of Oleksandr Usyk (16-0, 12 KOs) quietly hopes on the American being tempted to come back and fight the king of the cruiserweights. According to Aleksander Krassyuk, Usyk’s promoter this is the only ...

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Khabib Nurmagomedov to present his autobiography in Moscow
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 13, 2018, 4:21 p.m.

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov announced the completion of work on a book called Khabib Time. Khabib will present an autobiographical book in late November in Moscow. Nurmagomedov wrote about this in his Instagram account.

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Usyk: I refused from Hero of Ukraine reward, because I am not a hero
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 13, 2018, 2:04 p.m.

Undisputed cruiserweight champion Olexandr Usyk told why he refused from the Hero of Ukraine reward: “I refused this reward because I am not a hero. There are many people who made more than me. Doctors save lives. Teachers teach children. Scientists make discoveries. There are many people who really deserve ...

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Usyk to fight in February or March
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 13, 2018, 12:22 p.m.

Undisputed cruiserweight champion Olexandr Usyk will fight next in February or March 2019. This was told by the promoter of the Ukrainian Alexander Krassyuk. It is expected that the next battle of Usyk will be in the heavyweights.

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