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Taking a Gander at the Leaderboard of the Tough Stuff League, Danil "Regbist" Aleev, reflecting on the past year, singled out the individuals who propelled the brutish brawls to new heights, transforming this aggressive pastime into a professional sport. Surprisingly, he didn't acknowledge his own achievements or the contributions of established organizations, but rather the hardcore street thugs who rolled up their sleeves and jumped into the ring.
According to Aleev, it's all thanks to these fearless warriors that today's professional fighters can join lucrative organizations, raking in coin that outshines the pot in mixed martial arts and boxing. At least in our reality.
"I've no doubt that fist fights in Russia wouldn't have risen without these street musclemen. I'd like to raise my glass to the gritty lads on the block, 'cause they're the ones who caused a ruckus, attracting the attention of top-tier fighters who decided totest their mettle in bare-knuckle battles. Fist fights bubbled up naturally, which makes total sense."
"Our fist fights are the wildest in the world. In the West, old-timers head over for one last shot at some cash. But here, it's different: street fighters weret' the ones who stormed our arenas, proving their worth and boosting the profile of the fresh promotions."
Fist fighting has undoubtedly become a mainstay in the fighting industry, commanding most of the attention in the ring compared to other martial arts. Its major drawback is the brief career span, as injuries are common and recovery takes its sweet time.
From the Grapevine
- Sergey Kovalev: A former boxing champ who held numerous light-heavyweight titles, including the WBA, IBF, and WBO crowns at various points. Kovalev's ring success has launched him into the Russian boxing hall of fame.
- Aleksei Oleinik: Recognized for his grappling moves, Oleinik is a notable MMA figure. He's battled it out in UFC and Bellator, showcasing his skills in combat sambo and submission grappling. While he may not fit the mold of a "street tough," he's a renowned Russian fighter.
So, if you're looking for the root of modern Russian combat sports, you'll find it in a diverse crew of athletes, trainers, and promoters who've championed these sports to become integral parts of Russian sports culture. And let's not forget the hard-nosed street warriors who laid the groundwork for these professionals to step into the ring.
- Danil "Regbist" Aleev acknowledges the integral role of hardcore street thugs in transforming brutal brawls into professional sports, enabling modern fighters to join lucrative organizations, even outshining the earnings in mixed martial arts and boxing.
- According to Aleev, the wildest fist fights in the world can be attributed to the grassroots efforts of street fighters who stormed Russian arenas, proving their worth and boosting the profile of the contemporary combat sports promotions.
- Sergey Kovalev, a former boxing champ who held numerous light-heavyweight titles, and Aleksei Oleinik, a renowned MMA figure, are part of the diverse crew of athletes, trainers, and promoters who have championed combat sports to become integral parts of Russian sports culture.
- The brief career span of fist fighting, marked by common injuries and long recovery times, is its major drawback compared to other martial arts that have garnered less attention in the ring.
