Strikeforce Results: Josh Barnett chokes out Sergei Kharitonov in Round 1

After long months of speculations, polls and opinion articles – the final of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix is finally set. Josh Barnett will meet Daniel Cormier, after booking his place with a convincing performance against the fellow PRIDE veteran Sergei Kharitonov.
The Russian Mercenary (that’s according to Mauro Ranallo) was better on his feet, managing to hurt Josh Barnett with various striking combinations. But the turning point was when Josh Barnett got his takedown, immediately finding

Kharitonov: I would advise Fedor Emelianenko to be more active

When will be your next fight? Do you play to fight outside the Strikeforce Heavyweight GP? Until the GP Semi-Finals I’ll definitely have 2-3 fights. I want to keep myself in a good shape. You can always train hard, but without competing it will only have a negative effect during the fight.  I had four fights during the recent months. I’m always in shape, and always ready to fight, both physically and mentally. So I think in this case more is better. And I would advise the same thing to Fedor

United Glory: Glory World Series 2012 Results: Semmy Schilt outpoints Brice Guidon

Complete with four MMA fights and a stacked kickboxing card, the first event in United Glory’s “Glory World Series 2012” took place today, delivering an action-packed line-up from Moscow, Russia. Four-time K-1 World Grand Prix Champion Semmy Schilt made his return, defeating Brice Guidon via unanimous decision in the headlining bout, while Errol Zimmerman scored a fourth-round TKO win over Jerome Le Banner. Sergei Kharitonov picked up his second consecutive knockout victory, dropping Mark Miller with a

Semmy Schilt set to return at upcoming United Glory event in March

United Glory’s next show will feature some well known names. Competing on the promotion’s next card, which will take place on March, 23 from Moscow, will be, among others, Semmy Schilt, Gokhan Saki, Errol Zimmerman and Sergei Kharitonov .
K-1 Grand Champion Schilt will make his return to the ring on this card, competing against as yet unnamed opponent. Schilt has not fought since dropping a majority decision to Peter Aerts at the 2010 K-1 World Grand Prix.
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