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17/11/08 - Rumour: Affliction sign Fedors Sambo vanquisher
Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko lost a decision to Bulgaria’s Blagoi Ivanov in the semi-finals of the World Combat Sambo Championships this weekend.
Ivanov defeated Emelianenko by 8 points to 5, then stopped his German opponent in the final match of the tournament to take the gold medal.
Emelianenko, who has won the tournament for the past three years running, eventually took bronze.
Reports have emerged that Ivanov was signed by Affliction immediately after winning the tournament.
However, Fighters Only has not been able to confirm these reports with Affliction Entertainment, the promotional arm of the popular clothing company.
Combat Sambo is a grappling-based martial art that was developed during Soviet-era Russia, drawing on influences such as Judo and freestyle wrestling.
Competitors wear shorts, shin guards, a headguard, a gi top and MMA-style gloves, making it somewhat similar to an amateur MMA event.
John Joe O’Regan
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