Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into the world of Russian MMA fighters lately, and man, it’s been a wild ride! I wanted to share my little journey of exploration, because it’s been pretty fascinating.
It all started when I was watching some old fight videos. I noticed a pattern: a lot of these incredibly tough, no-nonsense fighters were coming out of Russia. I was like, “What’s going on over there?” So I started digging.
The Research Begins
First, I jumped onto some MMA forums and fan sites. I just wanted to get a feel for the general consensus, you know? What names kept popping up? Which fighters were considered legends, and who were the rising stars?
I created a simple list of names that were frequently mentioned. This gave me a starting point. Names like Fedor Emelianenko, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Petr Yan were all over the place. I also found some lesser-known fighters that people were really hyped about.
Watching the Fights
Next, the fun part: watching tons of fights! I spent hours going through old fights, new fights, everything I could get my hands on. It was like entering a whole new universe.
I used my phone and also desktop to watch them on a bigger screen!
- I focused on their fighting styles. Were they primarily strikers? Grapplers? What made them unique?
- I paid attention to their demeanor. Were they aggressive? Calm and calculated? It’s interesting how much personality comes through in a fight.
- I also tried to understand the context of the fights. Was it a major championship bout? A local event? This helped me understand the stakes.
- I created excel to note down the styles, for example, some are good at Wrestling,Sambo,Boxing and Judo!
The Training Aspect
I was curious about how these guys trained, so I started looking into the gyms and training camps in Russia. What were their training methods like? I read some articles and watched some documentaries about different training facilities.
I learned that a lot of emphasis is placed on Sambo, a Russian martial art that combines elements of judo and wrestling. It’s clearly a major influence on many of these fighters’ styles.
Making My Own Notes
Throughout this whole process, I kept my own notes.
Because when i watch too much, I’m afraid I forgot the things that I learned.
It’s been a really cool experience. I’m no expert, of course, but I feel like I have a much better understanding of the Russian MMA scene now.
I think I am gonna watch some live fight next week, it’s really exciting!
