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Real Xtreme Fighting
Real Xtreme Fighting (RXF) is a Romanian mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Brașov, Romania. It is the largest MMA promotion company in Romania. Sebastian Vieru has been RXF president since 2012. The RXF produces events that showcase nine weight divisions (seven men's divisions and two women's divisions). As of 2020, the RXF has held over 40 events. It has strategic partnerships with fellow Bahraini Brave CF and Italian Magnum FC MMA promotions. Its live events and competitions are broadcast on Telekom Sport, Fight Network, DAZN and FightBox. Cătălin Oțelea, Stelian Gheorghe, Sebastian Hălmăgean, Scott Manhardt and Herb Dean are one of the best known referees working for the organization. Events Notable fighters Male * Alexandru Lungu * Florin Lambagiu * Ion Pascu * Nicolae Negumereanu * Aurel Pîrtea * Anatoli Ciumac * Diego Nunes * Kyle Nelson * Josh Hill * Luke Barnatt * Levi Matan * Jackie Gosh * Rico Verhoeven * Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. The first documented use of the term ''mixed martial arts'' was in a review of UFC 1 by television critic Howard Rosenberg in 1993. The question of who actually coined the term is subject to debate. During the early 20th century, various interstylistic contests took place throughout Japan and in the countries of the Four Asian Tigers. In Brazil, there was the sport of Vale Tudo, in which The Gracie family was known to promote Vale Tudo matches as a way to promote their own Brazilian jiu-jitsu style. A precursor to modern MMA was the 1976 Ali vs. Inoki exhibition bout (which ended in a draw after 15 rounds), fought between boxer Muhammad Ali and wrestler Antonio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prosport
''ProSport'' was a daily Romanian newspaper, the country's second largest and most read sports-related publication after '' Gazeta Sporturilor''. It was owned by the PubliMedia International. It was launched in July 1997 by the Media Pro, the biggest media trust in Eastern Europe Eastern Europe is a subregion of the Europe, European continent. As a largely ambiguous term, it has a wide range of geopolitical, geographical, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic connotations. The vast majority of the region is covered by Russ .... In 2000, the newspaper had average sales of around 79.910 copies, dropping to 43.000 copies in 2009, and losing the lead in sports newspapers. Although a wide range of sports was covered in the newspaper, football was given by far most of the coverage. The newspaper was divided into a variety of different sections such as: national football, international football, sports and special. It usually included 24 pages which use a 6-column format, but also pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sala Sporturilor Dumitru Popescu Colibași
Dumitru Popescu Colibași Sports Hall is an indoor arena located in Brașov, Romania, with a total capacity of 1,700 seats. It is primarily used by the women's handball team Corona Brașov. It also hosts cultural events, such as concerts. History 2011–2013 renovation Sala Sporturilor Dumitru Popescu Colibași's €7 million second renovation took place over two years. It began in 2011, extending the outside parking capacity, as well as giving it a more modern exterior look. The construction was completed for April 2013. Events Among the major events it hosted there is the tennis game between Romania and Belarus, in the 2005 Davis Cup World Group. In women's handball, it hosted several continental competition games played by the local team, such as the Challenge Cup final in the 2005–06 season, the Cup Winners' Cup final in the 2007–08 season, or in the EHF Cup The EHF European League is an annual men's handball club competition organised by the European Handball Fede ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brașov
Brașov (, , ; la, Corona; german: Kronstadt; Transylvanian Saxon: ''Kruhnen''; hu, Brassó) is a city in Transylvania, Romania and the administrative centre of Brașov County. According to the latest Romanian census (2011), Brașov has a population of 253,200 making it the 7th most populous city in Romania. The metropolitan area is home to 382,896 residents. Brașov is located in the central part of the country, about north of Bucharest and from the Black Sea. It is surrounded by the Southern Carpathians and is part of the historical region of Transylvania. Historically, the city was the center of the Burzenland, once dominated by the Transylvanian Saxons, and a significant commercial hub on the trade roads between Austria and Turkey. It is also where the national anthem of Romania was first sung. Names Corona, Kronstadt According to Balázs Orbán, the name ''Corona'' – a Latin word meaning "crown" – is first mentioned in the Catalogus Ninivensis in 1235 AD ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sibiu
Sibiu ( , , german: link=no, Hermannstadt , la, Cibinium, Transylvanian Saxon: ''Härmeschtat'', hu, Nagyszeben ) is a city in Romania, in the historical region of Transylvania. Located some north-west of Bucharest, the city straddles the Cibin River, a tributary of the river Olt. Now the capital of the Sibiu County, between 1692 and 1791 and 1849–65 Sibiu was also the capital of the Principality of Transylvania. Nicknamed ''The City with Eyes'', the city is a well-known tourist destination for both domestic and foreign visitors. Known for its culture, history, gastronomy and diverse architecture, which includes the iconic houses with eyes that gave Sibiu its nickname, the city has garnered significant attention since the beginning of the 21st century. In 2004, its historical center began the process of becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sibiu was designated the European Capital of Culture in 2007. One year later, it was ranked "Europe's 8th-most idyllic place to li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sibiu
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VIP Edition
A very important person or personage (VIP or V.I.P.) is a person who is accorded special privileges due to their high social status, influence or importance. The term was not common until sometime after World War 2 by RAF pilots. Examples include celebrities, heads of state or heads of government, other politicians, major employers, high rollers, high-level corporate officers, bankers, economists, physicians, clergy, military personnel, Crime bosses, wealthy individuals, or any other socially notable person who receives special treatment for any reason. The special treatment usually involves separation from common people, and a higher level of comfort or service. In some cases, such as with tickets, VIP may be used as a title in a similar way to ''premium'' or ''exclusive.'' Usually, VIP tickets can be purchased by anyone, but still meaning separation from other customers, own security checks etc. Sometimes, the term ''very very important person'' (''VVIP'' or ''V.V.I.P.'') i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polyvalent Hall (Bucharest)
Polyvalent Hall of Bucharest ( ro, Sala Polivalentă din București) is a multi-purpose indoor arena on the Tineretului Park in Bucharest, Romania. It is home to the CSM București of the National Handball League (LNHF). With a seating capacity of 5,300, the Sala Polivalentă also regularly hosts concerts, conventions and shows. Concerts *Anastacia *Armin van Buuren *Deep Purple *Gorillaz *Iron Maiden ( The X Factour, October 17, 1995) *James Blunt *Jean-Michel Jarre *Juanes *Paul van Dyk *RBD *Scorpions *Sepultura *Simple Minds *Steve Vai *Tiësto * Yes *ZZ Top Other events *Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2006 *''Dota 2'' **The Bucharest Major (US$1,000,000 prize) – September 9–11, 2018 *''DreamHack'' **2013 DreamHack Bucharest – September 14–15, 2013 **2014 DreamHack Masters Bucharest – April 26–27, 2014 **2015 DreamHack Bucharest – April 24–26, 2015 **2016 DreamHack Bucharest – September 16–18, 2016 *'' Exhibition basketball'' **Harlem Globetrott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Stars
All-star is a term designating an individual as having a high level of performance in their field. All-star or All Star may also refer to: Awards * GAA GPA All Stars Awards, annual awards given to practitioners of Gaelic games ** Camogie All Stars Awards ** Ladies' Gaelic football All Stars Awards ** List of All Stars Awards winners (football) ** List of All Stars Awards winners (hurling) *** All Stars Footballer of the Year *** All Stars Hurler of the Year **** All Stars Young Footballer of the Year **** All Stars Young Hurler of the Year Books * ''All Star Comics'', a 1940s comic book series * ''All Star DC Comics'', an imprint of comic book titles from 2005 to 2008 Film and television * ''All Stars'' (1997 film), a Dutch film starring Danny de Munk * ''All Stars'' (2013 film) * ''All Stars'' (TV series), an Italian television series * ''Project Runway All Stars'', a spin-off series of ''Project Runway'' * '' RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars'', a spin-off series of ''RuPaul's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brewin Vs (1876–1938), American college sports coach
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Brewin is a surname, which may refer to the following people: * Members of Canada's political family ** Andrew Brewin (1907–1983), Canadian lawyer and politician ** Gretchen Brewin (born 1938), Canadian politician and wife of John ** John Brewin (born 1936), Canadian politician, son of Andrew, and husband of Gretchen * Beryl Brewin (1910 – 1999), New Zealand marine zoologist *Christopher Brewin (1945 - 2018), British international relations scholar * Frank Brewin (1909–1976), Indian field hockey player *Jennifer Brewin, Canadian theatre creator and artistic director * John A. Brewin John Andrew Brewin (December 9, 1876 – March 7, 1938) was an American college football and college baseball coach for Davidson College in the early 1900s. He was the first official head coach for both teams in school history. Brewin also served a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behind Closed Doors (sport)
The term "behind closed doors" is used in several sports, to describe matches played where spectators are not allowed in the stadium to watch. The reasons for this may include punishment for a team found guilty of a certain act in the past, stadium safety problems, public health concerns, or to prevent potentially dangerous clashes between rival supporters. In football, it is predicated by articles 7, 12 and 24 of FIFA's disciplinary code. Crowdless games are a rare occurrence in professional sports. When they do occur, it is usually the result of events beyond the control of the teams or fans, such as weather-related concerns, public health concerns, or wider civil disturbances unrelated to the game. For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic caused most sports leagues around the world to be played behind closed doors. Examples Brazil In Brazil, the practice of games without public access is known as "closed gates" (in Portuguese, ''portões fechados''), even referred as such in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fakhreddine Vs
Fakhr al-Din ( ar, فخر الدين ) is an Arabic male given name and (in modern usage) a surname, meaning ''pride of the religion''. Alternative transliterations include Fakhruddin , Fakhreddin, Fakhreddine, Fakhraddin, Fakhruddin, Fachreddin, Fexredîn etc. People Notable people with the given name, ordered by age of individual: Given name *Fakhruddin As'ad Gurgani, 11th-century Persian poet *Fakhr al-Din Shaheed, leader of the early Isma'ili movement in India *Baba Fakruddin, 12th century Iranian-Indian Sufi saint * Fakhr ad-Din ar-Razi (1149–1209), Persian Sunni Muslim theologian and philosopher *Fakhr-al-Din Iraqi (1213–1289), Persian philosopher and mystic *Fexredîn, a holy figure in Yezidism. *Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah (fl. 1340), King of Bengal * Abdallah Fakhr al-Din (died 1407), leader of the Tayyibi Isma'ili community *Fakhr al-Din I (d. 1506), Druze leader in Mount Lebanon *Fakhr ad-Din al-Burdwani (d. 1785), Bengali Islamic scholar *Fakhr al-Din II (1572–1635 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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