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Olympic champion Steeve Guénot takes the helm of France’s Greco-Roman wrestling team to prepare for the 2028 Olympics
Actualité

Published 2 days ago

Olympic champion Steeve Guénot takes the helm of France’s Greco-Roman wrestling team to prepare for the 2028 Olympics

Steeve Guénot, Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling champion, takes over as head of Team France with an ambitious goal: Los Angeles 2028. After a legendary career, he is leveraging his experience to adapt Ibrahim Ghanem to the -77 kg division and prepare for the World Championships in Astana, a crucial step for Olympic qualification.

To remember:

  • Steeve Guénot, Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling champion, takes the helm of Team France with the mission of preparing for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
  • His major challenge: adapting Ibrahim Ghanem, world champion in -72 kg, to the -77 kg division for the Astana 2023 World Championships.
  • The Astana Worlds (Oct. 24 - Nov. 1) will be the first test for this new team, with only four wrestlers competing.
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Muay Thai and devastating KO in the ultimate showdown in Rzeszów
KSW

Published 2 days ago

Muay Thai and devastating KO in the ultimate showdown in Rzeszów

Sergiusz Zając made history at KSW 122 by taking down Salim El Ouassaidi in just 1 minute and 9 seconds. A performance that confirms his dominance in MMA and his mastery of the Thai clinch.

To remember:

  • Sergiusz Zając secures a spectacular KO in 1 minute and 9 seconds at KSW 122.
  • The Pole sets the pace from the start against Salim El Ouassaidi.
  • Mastery of the Thai clinch: a series of devastating elbows seals the technical KO.
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Brendan Allen reveals why Dricus Du Plessis avoided fighting him and what it says about his strategic choices
UFC

Published 2 days ago

Brendan Allen reveals why Dricus Du Plessis avoided fighting him and what it says about his strategic choices

Brendan Allen, unbeaten in his last three fights and ranked 11th in the UFC middleweight division, accuses Dricus Du Plessis of choosing a more manageable fight against Kamaru Usman instead of facing him. A breakdown of a strategy that raises questions.

To remember:

  • Brendan Allen criticizes Dricus Du Plessis for choosing Kamaru Usman over him, calling himself a far tougher challenge.
  • The American, unbeaten in his last three fights, cites his size, power, and speed to back his claims.
  • With a 27-7 record, Allen aims for a spot among the title contenders before a potential showdown with Du Plessis.
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Brendan Allen takes on Christian Leroy Duncan: the fight that could change everything in Vegas
UFC

Published 2 days ago

Brendan Allen takes on Christian Leroy Duncan: the fight that could change everything in Vegas

Headlining UFC Vegas 122 this Saturday, Brendan Allen faces Christian Leroy Duncan in a career-defining fight. With three straight wins, Allen positions himself as a serious middleweight title contender. But who really dominates in this showdown?

To remember:

  • Brendan Allen, headlining UFC Vegas 122, faces Christian Leroy Duncan in a career-defining fight.
  • With three straight wins, Allen positions himself as a serious contender for the middleweight title.
  • Allen criticizes young talents like Damian Pinas, undefeated but against lesser opponents, emphasizing that the path to the top requires performances against elite competition.
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At 28, the French lightweight impresses with his execution speed and precision in training, confirming he's in peak form.
UFC

Published 2 days ago

At 28, the French lightweight impresses with his execution speed and precision in training, confirming he's in peak form.

Salahdine Parnasse, the French prodigy of UFC lightweights, is making headlines with a slow-motion training video. At 28, the former double KSW champion demonstrates remarkable speed and precision, confirming his optimal preparation for an imminent return to the Octagon.

To remember:

  • Salahdine Parnasse, 28, impresses with his speed and precision in training despite having no scheduled bout.
  • The former double KSW champion maintains a physical condition close to his peak performance.
  • His lightning-fast combinations on the heavy bag confirm his optimal preparation for an imminent UFC return.
  • Rumors of a showdown against Ilia Topuria were dismissed by his manager.
  • Parnasse is banking on rigorous preparation to stay at the top of the rankings in the lightweight division.
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Reviewed and completed by Nakmen