The World Martial Arts Video

Mixed Martial Arts fighters from 11 countries spar it out in the ring in Moscow, including Russian Musa MusA-laev against seven-time jiu-jitsu champion Kornel Zapadka. Musa Musalaev, Russian MMA fighter (speaking Russian): “When my trainer asked, ‘why are you not taking a towel?’ I replied, ‘I can't fight two rounds with this guy. He's a really serious opponent. I'll have to break something or I won't get anything out of the fight!’” Yana Kunitskaya, Russian MMA boxer (speaking Russian): “I actually prefer fewer women in the sport. I prefer it to be just me among all these men.” Story Russian Mixed Martial Arts fighter Musa MusA-laev took on seven-time jiu-jitsu champion Kornel Zapadka in Moscow on Saturday night. Musalaev's entry into the ring was as baffling as it was astounding, with girls dressed in traditional Tatarstan gowns flanking him from left and right, as the bemused Zapadka looked on. Indeed, the almost over the top presentation was in line wi...

The Russian team claim 10 victories out of 11 different martial arts bouts in the Battle of Champions tournament. Russia continues to prove itself as a martial arts powerhouse after a near clean sweep at last weekend's Battle of Champions tournament in Moscow. Aleksandr Gerunov, three-time world karate champion (speaking Russian): “I did what I planned to do - neutralized his legs and didn't let him kick me in the head. Although he managed to hit me with some body shots, well, let's give him some credit, he's a very experienced fighter.” Sergey Kharitonov, mixed martial arts star (speaking Russian): “I'm glad to see that a lot of home-grown talent has emerged in Russia over the last four years. Both in wrestling and stand-up fighting disciplines they are developing very fast. And martial arts are gaining more and more popularity with the Russian people.” Story The proud name of the annual event, which was held in Moscow for the sixth time, is fully just...

Russian fighter Aleksandr Emelianenko defeats Latvian kickboxer Konstantin Glukhov in main fight of the M-1 mixed martial arts challenge in Moscow.  Aleksandr Emelianenko, MMA fighter (speaking Russian): “I liked the fact he showed so much heart and courage. At every opportunity he was looking for a big punch and missed. It always takes a lot of energy from you. So I got him exhausted to-to-toe, and what is important, I showed him, I was even better at striking then took him to the ground which was also tough for him. I was often on the edge in this fight. You saw all those hefty punches swinging over my head, didn't you? I even got the sniffles, you see? It feels like I'm going to start coughing tomorrow. Having Fedor in my corner is great. It helps a lot in all respects. Do you want to know why I was so much better than Konstantin tonight? That's because there were two of us fighting against him. My elder brother was with me.” Fedor Emelyanenko, MMA legend (speaki...