CONDOR FC continues to grow, and a challenge has been laid down by none other then the quickly growing in reputation fighting camp of "Red Triangle" out of Russia...A letter was delivered to Kazu Kobayashi signed from the unbeaten Viktor Balakirev challenging Michiyoshi Takase! While President Kobayashi had to turn down Balakirev's request, the President went into overdrive to sign these three fighters...
Also, by way of James Scott, his training partner Andrew Brown will be joining CONDOR FC soon, bringing even more gaijin power to the front of CONDOR!
Andrew Brown (UNITED STATES) (27) (7-4-0) - Andrew Brown is a young, good looking all around fighter from Venice Beach, California. Sporting a dark tan, Brown brings no overall weaknesses to fighting. However, due to being so overall gifted, he excels at no particular area.
Dmitri Prerovsky (RUSSIA) (30) (8-2-0) - A long time Sambo competitor, Dmitri Prerovski brings incredible skills to bear. While not an elite Sambo fighter, Prerovski's skills translate well to MMA. Incredibly strong, with absolutely murderous grip strength, his submissions are world class. His is fearless in combat, and never gives up no matter what happens to him. If he has one issue, is that he isn't an aggressive as he could be.
Maksim Mielkus (LITHUANIA) (26) (5-0-0) - The youngest member of the "Red Triangle" camp, and also the only non-Russian in the group, Maksim was brought in to help Prerovsky and Balakirev train for heavy hitters. Since then, Maksim has ended up as a member of their troupe. Maksim is a squat man, with incredible strength and punching power. He is also incredibly resistant to damage. A virtual tank who greatly enjoys the act of punching his opponents in the face more then anything else in life, Maksim is incredibly inept at anything that goes beyond punching people, but to get him in a vulnerable position they'll have to overpower him first. Not easily done.
Viktor Balakirev (RUSSIA) (29) (7-0-0) - Balakirev comes into CONDOR with a reputation that precedes him. Balakirev has only lost once in combat Sambo in his entire life since joining the elite ranks. Considered the greatest Sambo fighter at his weight in the entire world, Balakirev is a force to be reckoned with. Balakirev is undefeated in MMA competition, with all his victories coming by way of stoppage. Balakirev is incredibly well rounded, with no glaring obvious weaknesses with several strengths. A fantastic puncher, he is also adept at taking people down and either pounding them or submitting them. His instinct to win fights is unmatched, and legendary. He is the leader of the Red Triangle camp, and may be the most feared 155 pounder in the world.
Days later, Kazu Kobayashi and King of CONDOR Michiyoshi Takase held a press gathering to reveal the new CONDOR FC rankings with several CONDOR FC fighters sitting behind them...
Also, by way of James Scott, his training partner Andrew Brown will be joining CONDOR FC soon, bringing even more gaijin power to the front of CONDOR!
Andrew Brown (UNITED STATES) (27) (7-4-0) - Andrew Brown is a young, good looking all around fighter from Venice Beach, California. Sporting a dark tan, Brown brings no overall weaknesses to fighting. However, due to being so overall gifted, he excels at no particular area.
Dmitri Prerovsky (RUSSIA) (30) (8-2-0) - A long time Sambo competitor, Dmitri Prerovski brings incredible skills to bear. While not an elite Sambo fighter, Prerovski's skills translate well to MMA. Incredibly strong, with absolutely murderous grip strength, his submissions are world class. His is fearless in combat, and never gives up no matter what happens to him. If he has one issue, is that he isn't an aggressive as he could be.
Maksim Mielkus (LITHUANIA) (26) (5-0-0) - The youngest member of the "Red Triangle" camp, and also the only non-Russian in the group, Maksim was brought in to help Prerovsky and Balakirev train for heavy hitters. Since then, Maksim has ended up as a member of their troupe. Maksim is a squat man, with incredible strength and punching power. He is also incredibly resistant to damage. A virtual tank who greatly enjoys the act of punching his opponents in the face more then anything else in life, Maksim is incredibly inept at anything that goes beyond punching people, but to get him in a vulnerable position they'll have to overpower him first. Not easily done.
Viktor Balakirev (RUSSIA) (29) (7-0-0) - Balakirev comes into CONDOR with a reputation that precedes him. Balakirev has only lost once in combat Sambo in his entire life since joining the elite ranks. Considered the greatest Sambo fighter at his weight in the entire world, Balakirev is a force to be reckoned with. Balakirev is undefeated in MMA competition, with all his victories coming by way of stoppage. Balakirev is incredibly well rounded, with no glaring obvious weaknesses with several strengths. A fantastic puncher, he is also adept at taking people down and either pounding them or submitting them. His instinct to win fights is unmatched, and legendary. He is the leader of the Red Triangle camp, and may be the most feared 155 pounder in the world.
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Days later, Kazu Kobayashi and King of CONDOR Michiyoshi Takase held a press gathering to reveal the new CONDOR FC rankings with several CONDOR FC fighters sitting behind them...
CONDOR FC RANKINGS
King of CONDOR: Michiyoshi Takase (4,900)
1. Gabriel Morais (3,900) (-)
2. Hachiro Fujii (3,500) (-)
3. Tsubasa Sakuro (2,900) (5)
4. Masanori Ito (2,100) (12)
5. Yoshikazu Naito (2,000) (10)
6. Yuki Uematsu (1,800) (3)
7. Hernando Perra (1,800) (13)
8. Natsuo Nozaki (1,800) (7)
9. Jacob Loevaas (1,700) (19)
The top two are static with both Morais and Fujii winning their fights. Tsubasa Sakuro wins again in dominant fashion getting several bonuses along the way to break the top three. Masanori Ito also makes a huge jump after getting back in the winner's circle by going up eight slots. Yoshikazu Naito after another decision victory shows strong improvement making the top five. Yuki Uematsu falls three spots after being submitted by Gabriel Morais. Hernando Perra's close victory over Yoshiro Ito earned him a spot in the top ten. Natsuo Nozaki would have placed higher had he not racked up two yellow cards in route to winning. Jacob Loevaas has the biggest leap to get to the top ten, going up ten full points after his crushing and brilliant KO over Kong Sheng-Hui.
- The biggest loss in the rankings belongs to James Scott. Not only did he lose, but it was a boring fight on top of that. He falls from #9 to #20.
With that out of the way, President Kazu Kobayashi formally asked Michiyoshi Takase to pick his opponent for the 30th and his championship defense...Michiyoshi Takase went into detail explaining his pick. Takase said that he had beaten both Morais and Fujii, and while both were fantastic fighters he felt it was "too soon" to redo their fight...Takase rose to his feet, pointed and challenged Judoka Tsubasa Sakuro to a shocked reaction!
Tsubasa rose from his seat, and the two posed for pictured before an impromptu press conference was held...Both were asked on their feelings of the other...
Tsubasa Sakuro stated that he was as shocked at anyone, saying that after three fights he would be the CONDOR FC champion...Sakuro said he was a poor match up for Takase, as he excels in everything Takase does not. Sakuro then virtually guaranteed a submission victory in the fight...
Michiyoshi Takase seemed amused by Tsubasa's bravado then anything, saying that he had fought someone as skills as Sakuro on the ground once already, and beaten him (Morais). Takase said that on paper Sakuro should ne able to beat him, but Takase said that he has an ability to forge destiny through his own fists, and would prove that by retaining his championship.
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In other card news, all four new gaijin fighters will make their debuts. American Andrew Brown will take on the heavy handed Maksim Mielkus in a fight that will display both's men's talents.
After that Jacob Loevaas gets a chance to turn his brutal KO victory over Kong Sheng-Hui into a string of them as he takes on tough striker Hideo Gomi. Gomi would appear to have the edge on the ground, but one has to wonder if Gomi will use it to his advantage.
Riley Jacobs gets a chance to turn his fortunes around as he welcomes Russian Dmitri Prerovsky to CONDOR FC. Sambo vs. Boxing. Which will prevail?
Naoyuki Fuchida recently won his fight with Takeshi Yamada, while Shinjiro Sonoda was edged out by Tsubasa Sakuro. These two are both well rounded, but the striking advantage goes to Sonoda, while the grappling advantage goes to Fuchida, but only one can win!
President Kazu Kobayashi was not amused with Kinshiro Murata's illegal blow some time back. Since then, he has been held off shows and now has been given the "opportunity" to face former Boxing champion Hachiro Fujii. Fujii is 3-1 in CONDOR, with his sole loss being to Michiyoshi Takase. Good luck to Murata!
The much hyped Viktor Balakirev will debut in the semi main event of the event, as he takes on the always game Akashi "Tiger" Nakamura. Both men are overall strong, and if Nakamura could win this fight, he'd instantly break the top ten again. For Viktor, it's an opportunity to prove he's more then just hype.
And in the main event, Michiyoshi Takase who is completely undefeated in CONDOR FC, will take on the equally unbeaten Tsubasa Sakuro for the King of CONDOR championship. Sakuro had difficulty with Shinjiro Sonoda's striking and speed but ultimately prevailed, while Takase took on BJJ specialist Gabriel Morais and emerged victorious. Can Sakuro's Judo beat Takase's Muay Thai?
CONDOR FC.7 ~ CATCH THE ROARING KING
11/30/08
Tokyo Korakuen Hall (2,100)
1. Andrew Brown vs. Maksim Mielkus
2. Jacob Loevaas vs. Hideo Gomi
3. Dmitri Prerovsky vs. Riley Jacobs
4. Naoyuki Fuchida vs. Shinjiro Sonoda
5. Hachiro Fujii vs. Kinshiro Murata
6. Viktor Balakirev vs. Akashi "Tiger" Nakamura
7. King of CONDOR: Michiyoshi Takase (c) vs. Tsubasa Sakuro
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