ウクライナの総合格闘技王者ヤロスラフ・アモソフは、2022年にロシア軍から故郷イルピンを守るためプロキャリアを中断した。元ベラトールMMAウェルター級王者の彼は、解放作戦中に王座ベルトを取り戻した。そして4年後、世界最高峰のMMA団体UFCに加入した。
ウクライナの総合格闘界で著名なヤロスラフ・アモソフは、2022年に成功のキャリアを中断し、故郷イルピンでのロシア占領に対する戦いに参加した。元ベラトールMMAウェルター級王者であるアモソフは、その年に地域の解放に貢献し、その際に母親の地下室から王座ベルトを取り戻した。
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UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan, following his controversial wrestling win and post-match brawl with Georgio Poullas at RAF 6, defended his actions in an interview on The Ariel Helwani Show. He accused Poullas of provoking the incident with repeated fouls and insisted he showed restraint during the bout.
Nassourdine Imavov disclosed that the UFC had targeted December and February dates for his middleweight title fight against champion Khamzat Chimaev, but Chimaev's injury derailed the plans. The top contender emphasized his readiness for the bout despite recent developments in the division. Both fighters expressed mutual respect and willingness to compete if the UFC mandates it.
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Georgio Poullas has withdrawn from a planned submission-only grappling rematch against UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan at Hype FC, favoring a wrestling rematch under the RAF banner instead. The shift follows their contentious wrestling bout and post-match brawl at RAF 6, with RAF executives backing a return to their promotion to settle the score.
UFC CEO Dana White expressed clear dissatisfaction with lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan during the UFC 326 post-fight press conference, highlighting ongoing off-octagon issues and leaving the fighter's next bouts uncertain amid his recent brawl at a freestyle event.
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Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki, real name Danylo Yavhusishyn, clinched his second consecutive championship at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan by defeating maegashira No. 4 Atamifuji in a playoff after both finished with 12-3 records. The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, became the first Ukrainian to win an Emperor's Cup following his victory at the Kyushu tournament in November. His rapid rise is captivating the sumo world.
Paulo Costa is set to face Azamat Murzakanov at light heavyweight in UFC 327 on April 11 in Miami. The Brazilian fighter moved up from middleweight for this opportunity but plans to return to 185 pounds afterward. Costa also expressed interest in a showdown with Khamzat Chimaev in any weight class following a victory.
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Kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven has revealed that the UFC extended him a decent contract offer for a debut against Derrick Lewis, but he opted for a high-profile boxing match against Oleksandr Usyk instead. The fight, for the WBC heavyweight title, is scheduled for May 23, 2026, at the Pyramids in Giza, Egypt. Verhoeven emphasized the respect shown by the UFC during negotiations.