Emelianenko's problems with the law

Alexander Emelyanenko again became the hero of police chronicles when he was preparing for the future duel with Magomed Ismailov in the Anapa village of Supsekh. This time, one of the most discussed Russian fighters was detained by police at the Sport Recreation Center while intoxicated and brought to administrative responsibility.

Subsequently, this was confirmed in the Krasnodar Regional Court, noting that the Russian fighter was arrested for a week.

“This is the Anapa District Court. There really is seven days of administrative arrest - a punishment for an administrative offense, part 1 of article 20.1 is petty hooliganism, ”the institution’s press service said.

There they added. that the offense was committed at 9 a.m. on January 21.

The fight between Emelianenko and Ismailov should take place at the ACA 107 tournament, which is scheduled for April 3 in Moscow. In connection with the detention of the fighter, the fight could well be in jeopardy, but, as the organization noted, at the moment the fight is not in danger.

“The detention of Emelianenko will not affect the battle with Ismailov. At the moment, everything is still planned for April 3, ”Sports.ru said in the press service of ACA.

The situation around Emelianenko was commented on by his former opponent Mikhail Koklyaev. Well-known powerlifter said that he was unpleasant to discuss this topic.

“I don’t want to say either good or bad about Emelianenko. I know him only in the ring ... He is not my friend. I always wished him good, even after our battle. And now I continue. But what can be done here? May God grant him health, and see you in the ring, ”Sport24 quotes Koklyaev.

It is noteworthy that for Emelianenko Jr. problems with the law are not new. He is known for his violent disposition and quite often got into unpleasant situations. It is enough to recall the cases of rape of a housekeeper and numerous brawls, which not only cost him his reputation, but also led to imprisonment.

It is worth noting that in recent years the situation has not changed, as a result of which Emelianenko has repeatedly been imprisoned. In March, he was arrested in Kislovodsk for disobeying law enforcement officers. The local court also stripped him of his driving license for 1.5 years and ordered him to pay a fine of 30 thousand rubles. And two months later he was detained in Moscow. The reason was drinking alcohol in a public place, however, soon the fighter was released.

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McGregor's conversation with Trump and Serrone injuries

The main event of the weekend in MMA was the duel by Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone, which lasted only 40 seconds and ended with the victory of the Irishman. Former UFC champion in two weight categories triumphantly made his return to the octagon and returned to the leading position in the promotion. So, at present he has a chance to compete for the title in both light and welterweight. The President of the Absolute Fighting Championship, Dana White, has already announced that Notorius will face off with the triumph of the fight between Habib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson, while there is a possibility of meeting with Jorge Masvidal for the time zone in the category up to 77 kilograms.

The victory over Cerrone not only opened up many options for continuing career to McGregor, but also improved his position in the ranking table. In lightweight, he overtook Justin Gatgy and climbed to third place, and in the pound-for-pound rating (regardless of weight categories) he climbed to 11th place. Go down below had the current champion in flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko and the former holder of the featherweight category Max Holloway.

It is worth noting that Askar Askarov, who also spoke at the Sunday show, corrected his position. The victory over Tim Elliott became his debut in the UFC and helped break into the top 10 flyweight. The Russians climbed six lines and settled in sixth place.

In anticipation of the fight at the UFC 246 tournament, McGregor has repeatedly stated that he is glad to return to American soil and again perform in Las Vegas. In this regard, it is not surprising that he took the time to congratulate the current US President Donald Trump on the anniversary of the inauguration. January 20 marks exactly three years from the moment he became head of state.

“A phenomenal president. Perhaps the greatest in US history. In any case, one of the greatest, since he sits on the shoulders of many amazing giants that came before him. This is not an easy task. Incredible. Congratulations! And happy Martin Luther King’s Day, ”the fighter wrote on Twitter.

It is noteworthy that Trump did not leave McGregor's words unattended and congratulated him "on a big victory in the UFC."

As for the former opponent of the Irishman, he will have to take a long break in performances. According to a statement by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NSAC), Cerrone received a nose fracture and a slight orbital fracture, and therefore will not be able to appear in the octagon over the next six months.

Buzova's loss and challenge from Volkanovsky

While McGregor is just starting his new campaign for the UFC title, Khabib Nurmagomedov is preparing for the third time to defend his title. Already in April, he will fight with Tony Ferguson, and in case of victory he will be compared with the champions of the division in the number of successful defenses. At the moment, the trio in the person of BJ Penn, Frank Edgar and Benson Henderson is leading in this indicator.

But if the leadership of the promotion is sure that McGregor is the most deserved contender for the lightweight title, then Alexander Volkanovsky has a different opinion. In December, he won the semi-lightweight belt and did not intend to stop there. According to him, he can compete on equal terms with Nurmagomedov, even despite a serious difference in size. According to official protocols, an Australian is ten centimeters lower than a Russian and 4.5 kilograms lighter. However, it has a larger arm span (180.34 - 177.8).

“Let's face it, it's not easy to overcome me. My short stature sometimes becomes a plus, and with short arms and legs it is quite easy to get up. I am very strong, I have a good base, and also a good striking technique, therefore (this fight. - RT ) has an intrigue. Many will say: "He is much larger than you." Yes, do not give a damn! I've been fighting opponents much larger all my life, and it never bothered me. The difference in growth is not a problem for me, ”Volkanovsky quotes MMA Junkie.

It is noteworthy that if in the octagon Nurmagomedov is an undefeated fighter and takes the second line in the pound-for-pound rating, then he is defeated in social networks. For several months, the athlete remained the leader of the Russian Instagram in terms of the number of subscribers, but missed Olga Buzova in the first place. As of January 2020, 19.1 million people are following the singer and TV presenter, while 18.4 million people are interested in the life of the UFC champion.