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Levan Makashvili
Levan Makashvili ( ka, ლევან მაყაშვილი}; born January 7, 1989) is a Georgian-American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of Absolute Championship Akhmat. A professional competitor since 2013, he has also competed for the UFC, Fight Nights Global and CES MMA. He is ranked #10 in the ACA featherweight rankings. Background Born and raised in the central Georgian town of Gori, Makashvili competed in wrestling before moving to the United States in 2013 in an attempt to enhance his mixed martial arts career. Mixed martial arts career Makashvili made his professional debut in September 2011 and amassed a record of 10–1 before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in February 2015. Ultimate Fighting Championship Makashvili was expected to make his promotional debut against Nik Lentz on February 14, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 60. However, the pairing was scrapped just prior to the weigh-ins as Lentz was stricken ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gori, Georgia
Gori ( ka, გორი ) is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli and is located at the confluence of two rivers, the Mtkvari and the Liakhvi. Gori is the fifth most populous city in Georgia. Its name comes from the Georgian word ''gora'' (გორა), meaning "heap", "hill", or "mountain". A settlement known here from the Hellenistic period, with the Gori Fortress built at least in 7th century, it received town status in the 12th century. Gori was an important military stronghold in the Middle Ages and maintains a strategic importance due to its location on the principal highway connecting eastern and western parts of Georgia. In the course of its history, Gori has been invaded by the armies of regional powers several times. The city was occupied by Russian troops during the 2008 Russo–Georgian War. Gori is also known as the birthplace of the Soviet leader and politician Joseph Stalin, ballistic missile designer Aleksandr Nadira ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC Fight Night 66
''UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 66'') was a mixed martial arts event held on May 16, 2015, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines. Background The event was the first that the organization has hosted in the Philippines. It took place in the metropolitan region of Manila, more precisely in Pasay. The event was headlined by a featherweight bout between former UFC Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and former WEC Featherweight champion Urijah Faber. Luke Barnatt was expected to face Clint Hester at UFC Fight Night 63. However, Hester pulled out of the fight in early March due to a broken foot. Subsequently, Barnatt was pulled from the card entirely in favor of a matchup with Mark Muñoz at this event. Roger Zapata was expected to face Li Jingliang at the event. However, on April 18, it was announced that Zapata was pulled from the fight due to undisclosed reasons. Jingliang faced Dhiego Lima. Alex White was expected to face Mark Eddi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magomedov Vs
Magomedov, also Magomadov (Cyrillic:Магомедов or Магомадов, Masculine, Pronunciation:Muhammad) or Magomedova (Magomadova, Feminine) is a predominantly Chechen and Dagestani surname. It is derived from the male given name Magomed (equivalent of Arabic given name Muhammad) and literally means ''Magomed's''. It may refer to: * Apti Magomedov (born 1968), Moldovan judoka of Chechen descent * Chingiz Magomadov (born 1998), Russian football player * Fariza Magomadova (born 1925), Russian teacher of Chechen descent * Ishref Magomedov (born 1980), Russian football player * Khadzhimurad Magomedov (born 1974), Russian wrestler, Olympic and World champion * Magomed Magomedov (born 1982), retired professional Russian kickboxer and martial artist * Magomed Gadjievich Magomedov (1957–2013), Russian judge * Magomed Magomedov (footballer, born 1987), Russian football player * Magomed Magomedov (footballer, born 1997), Russian football player * Magomedali Magomedov, chairman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnson Vs
Johnson is a surname of Anglo-Norman origin meaning "Son of John". It is the second most common in the United States and 154th most common in the world. As a common family name in Scotland, Johnson is occasionally a variation of ''Johnston'', a habitational name. Etymology The name itself is a patronym of the given name ''John'', literally meaning "son of John". The name ''John'' derives from Latin ''Johannes'', which is derived through Greek ''Iōannēs'' from Hebrew ''Yohanan'', meaning "Yahweh has favoured". Origin The name has been extremely popular in Europe since the Christian era as a result of it being given to St John the Baptist, St John the Evangelist and nearly one thousand other Christian saints. Other Germanic languages * Swedish: Johnsson, Jonsson * Icelandic: Jónsson See also * List of people with surname Johnson *Gjoni (Gjonaj) *Ioannou * Jensen *Johansson * Johns *Johnsson * Johnston *Johnstone *Jones *Jonson *Jonsson *Jovanović Jovanović ( sr-Cyr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goncharov Vs
Goncharov (russian: Гончаро́в) is a Russian surname, an equivalent of the English "Potter" (derived from the Russian word ''gonchar'' which means potter), shared by the following people: *Alexander Goncharov, mathematician **Goncharov conjecture *Aleksandr Goncharov (1959–1990), Soviet Russian hockey player *George Goncharov, dance instructor of Margot Fonteyn *Ivan Goncharov (1812-1891), Russian author *Natalya Goncharova (other), several people *Nikolay Goncharov (born 1984), Russian politician *Pyotr Grigorievich Goncharov (1888-1970), Russian composer *Ruslan Goncharov (b. 1973), Ukrainian figure skater *Valeri Goncharov (b. 1977), Ukrainian gymnast *Vasily Goncharov Vasily Mikhailovich Goncharov (russian: Василий Михайлович Гончаров) (1861 – 23 August 1915) was a Russian film director and screenwriter, one of the pioneers of the film industry in the Russian Empire, who directed ... (1861-1915), Russian film director and scre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev
Magomedrasul Magomedalievich Khasbulaev (russian: Магомедрасул Магомедалиевич Хасбулаев; born October 23, 1986) is a Russian mixed martial artist, who at one time fought in the Featherweight division for the Bellator Fighting Championships. Khasbulaev is a Combat Sambo Russia National Champion. He is the former ACA Featherweight Champion. Mixed martial arts career Early career Khasbulaev made his professional debut in April 2009, his coach was his brother, Shamil Zavurov. Khasbulaev reached tournament final where he lost to Shamil Zavurov via submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round. Khasbulaev faced Daniel Weichel on March 5, 2011 at M-1 Challenge XXIII: Grishin vs Guram. He lost via submission (triangle choke) in the first round. Bellator MMA In July Khasbulaev signed with the Bellator Fighting Championships. In his North American debut, Khasbulaev faced Nayeb Hezam on October 12, 2012 at Bellator 76. He won the fight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strus Vs
Strus or Struś is a surname. It may refer to: * Lusia Strus (born 1969), American writer and actress * Józef Struś or Josephus Struthius (1510–1568), Polish professor of medicine * Max Strus (born 1996), American basketball player * Mikołaj Struś Mikołaj Struś (1577–1627) (Korczak coat of arms) was a Colonel of the Polish Army, a starosta and commandant of the Polish-Lithuanian garrison in the occupied Moscow Kremlin. He was the last known member of the Strus family of Komarow-Osada. H ... (1577–1627), Polish starosta See also * {{intitle, Strus Polish-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasul Mirzaev
Rasul Rabadanovich Mirzaev (russian: Расу́л Рабада́нович Мирза́ев, born 30 March 1986) is an Avar - Dargin mixed martial artist born in Russia. Sports career and MMA Mirzaev began training at the Moscow-based Sambo-70 sports club in 2007. In November 2010, Mirzaev won first place at the combat sambo division of the World Sambo Championships that was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, submitting his opponent Baasankhun Damlanpurev from Mongolia in thirty seconds. In the same year, the Moscow Sambo Federation awarded Mirzaev with the Best Athlete of the Year in combat sambo. Mirzaev is undefeated in his mixed martial arts career. His record currently stands at fourteen wins and no losses. His first win was in October 2009 at the Battle of Champions in Elista, in a duel with Danil Turinghe. In June 2010, he defeated Marat Pekov at Fight Nights – Battle of Moscow 1. In March 2010, Mirzayev defeated Evgeni Khavilov at Battle of Moscow 3. In May of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC On Fox 18
''UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader'' (also known as ''UFC on Fox 18'') was a mixed martial arts event held on January 30, 2016, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Background The event was headlined by a potential UFC Light Heavyweight Championship title eliminator bout between Anthony Johnson and The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir winner Ryan Bader. A welterweight bout between former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Tarec Saffiedine and Jake Ellenberger was originally booked as the main event of UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim on January 4, 2014 and later as part of UFC 172 on April 26, 2014. However, the bout was cancelled both times due to Ellenberger having a hamstring injury and Saffiedine pulling out due to an undisclosed injury, respectively. The fight was later rescheduled for this event. Joaquim Silva was expected to face Olivier Aubin-Mercier at this event. However, on December 23, Silva was forced to pull out due to injury and was rep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damon Jackson
Damon Blake Jackson (born August 8, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2012, Jackson competed for Bellator MMA and King of the Cage and he was the former Legacy Fighting Alliance Interim Featherweight Champion. Background Born in Oklahoma, Jackson began wrestling from a young age and was talented. In high school, Jackson also competed in baseball and ran cross-country and track. Jackson was a state runner-up before continuing his career at Missouri Valley College where he was an All-American and had a fifth-place finish at the national tournament in 2012. Shortly after, Jackson began pursuing mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts career Early career Jackson held an amateur MMA record of 6-1 before making his professional debut September 2012, winning via TKO in the first round. He would go on to win his next two bouts, both via submission. Bellator MMA Jackson deb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
