There are words readily available for almost all mainstream martial arts to explain the logic behind their methods. Tae Kwon Do, jiu jitsu, karate, and so on. This….this I have no words to describe so I’m going to call it “Kung Putin”. In Russia this is how they roll. In soviet Russia, FUNNY is MARTIAL ARTS.
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Watch Russian Reporter get punched on live TV
A pro-Kremlin NTV television channel reporter was punched live on air by a drunk paratrooper. Irony? It happened Wednesday during annual Paratroopers Day festivities. Nikita Razvozzhayev was left holding his jaw and walking away while the drunk man babbled something like “We’ll take Ukraine” and “If you talk to me like that you’ll get it”.
DJ Linderman talks upcoming fight with Vitaly Minakov at Fight Nights Global 59
DJ “Da Protege” Linderman (20-11) will be traveling to Russia on February 23rd to battle one of the most dominant heavyweights in the game, unbeaten former Bellator champion Vitaly Minakov (18-0). The two will headline Fight Nights Global 59 from Ali Aliev Sports Palace in Moscow. It’s a tall task for the 33-year-old California native who … Read more
Russian dude sues Bethesda for addiction to Fallout 4
A gamer in Russia was so addicted to Fallout 4 that he lost his wife, his job, and his health deteriorated. Now the man is suing Bethesda for ruining his life by not providing a warning label on the game’s packaging. The man’s name remains private for legal reasons, but he made a statement. If … Read more
Watch 62 year old Mickey Rourke score a second round TKO
Damn! Micky Rourke has put his body through the ringer in the 62 years he’s been on earth. Sure he’s had his ups and downs but who hasn’t. Rourke strapped on the boxing gloves once again and scored a second round win over a much younger Elliot Seymour in Russia. Let’s not kid ourselves though, … Read more
Emelianenko on Russian federal wanted list
Alexander Emelianenko, former Pride star and younger brother of Hall of Famer Fedor Emelianenko, is being sought by Russian authorities for “suspicion of housekeeper abuse and passport theft” according to a report from RIA Novosti. Vladimir Markin, a spokesperson for the country’s Investigative Committee, said Emelianenko had been put on the federal wanted list … Read more
Video: This may be the craziest stunt you will ever see
His name is Kirill Oreshkin and he’s known as the Russian Spider-Man. He’s an extreme urban climber who at one time had a fear of heights, but has conquered that fear — to the max! How you ask? At first he began sitting on the edge of tall buildings… but now… well, just watch…
Beat The Streets Awards Gala, Tied To ‘The Rumble on the Rails,’ Raises Record Of $1.5 Million
For New York City Area Youth Wrestling and Education Programs Massive Support At Event At Bryant Park Grill Following Dual Meets Featuring USA-Iran-Russia At New York’s Grand Central Terminal NEW YORK, May 17, 2013 – A landmark day of wrestling and international cooperation was capped by an historic evening of celebration and philanthropy on Wednesday … Read more
Fight video: Alexander Emelianenko vs. Konstantin Gluhov at M-1 Challenge 34
Fedor Emelianenko may be retired, but his younger brother, Alexander Emelianenko (21-5), just picked up his third win of 2012 and his fourth win in a row.
Bellator expands presence overseas with new Russian TV deal
Bellator Fighting Championship has reached an agreement with Russia’s leading sports network, R2, that will allow the network exclusive broadcasting rights in the country. The deal with R2, effective September 28th, brings the total number of countries in which Bellator airs to 81, and introduces the tournament based promotion to an estimated 83 million Russian television viewers.