These three fighters are looking to join Russia’s big-show invasion

BAD MMA News — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:44:39 +0000

With the UFC making advances in Russia – and some of the nation’s native promotions looking to expand outside their home territory – the country’s MMA talent continues to seek the spotlight. Here are three such athletes who recently reached out to MMAjunkie to express their desire to step up in competition.

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After downing two UFC vets, Russian judoka Denis Lavrentyev primed for spotlight

BAD MMA News — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 13:03:31 +0000

Just 18 months after his professional debut, Denis Lavrentyev (6-0) already boasts six wins, including two victories over a pair of UFC veterans. Now he’s hoping to become Russia’s next breakout star. At 30, Lavrentyev boasts a lifetime of training in judo, enjoying success not just in his native country but on the international stage, as well. While he enjoyed the competition, Lavrentyev always believed MMA would be his ultimate home. “For eight years straight, I was in Russia’s national Olympic judo team,” Lavrentyev told MMAjunkie in his native Russian

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These three fighters are looking to join Russia’s big-show invasion

After downing two UFC vets, Russian judoka Denis Lavrentyev primed for spotlight