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Chamizo Stops Tenth Russian From Making #KaspEuro2018 Semifinals

Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 11:31 By Eric Olanowski

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KASPIISK, Russia (May 5) – Frank CHAMIZO (ITA) stopped Russia from putting their tenth straight wrestler into the 2018 European semifinals by sticking Khetig TSABOLOV (RUS). 

The Italian showed why he is the best defensive wrestler on the planet during his second round bout against the Russian 2017 world runner-up. 

Chamizo, who is a two-time European champion was leading 3-0 before using Tsabolov’s high crotch to throw him to his back, ultimately picking up the fall. 

Chamizo, the 2017 world champion at 70kg will wrestle reigning 74kg European champion, Soner DEMIRTAS (TUR) tonight at 5:15 PM (local time) for a spot in the 2018 European finals. 

SEMIFINAL MATCH-UPS
61kg
Semifinals - Gadzhimurad RASHIDOV (RUS) vs. Recep TOPAL (TUR)
Semifinals - Mirjalal HASAN ZADA (AZE) vs. Beka LOMTADZE (GEO)

74kg 
Semifinals - Frank CHAMIZO MARQUEZ (ITA) vs.  Soner DEMIRTAS (TUR) 
Semifinals - Zelimkhan KHADJIEV (FRA) vs. Andrei KARPACH (BLR)

86kg 
Semifinals - Fatih ERDIN (TUR) vs. Artur NAIFONOV (RUS) 
Semifinals - Aleksandr GOSTIYEV (AZE) vs. Sandro AMINASHVILI (GEO)

92kg 
Semifinals - Irakli MTSITURI (GEO) vs. Abdulrashid SADULAEV (RUS) 
Semifinals - Sharif SHARIFOV (AZE) vs. Serdar BOKE (TUR)

125kg 
Semifinals - Taha AKGUL (TUR) vs. Muradin KUSHKHOV (RUS) 
Semifinals - Robert BARAN (POL) vs. Geno PETRIASHVILI (GEO)

UWW Opens Dedicated Office for Grappling, MMA, Pankration in Lausanne

Monday, July 6, 2026 - 17:15 By United World Wrestling Press

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (July 6) -- United World Wrestling marked a significant milestone for Grappling, MMA and Pankration on Monday with the official opening of its dedicated office for the three associated styles at the Maison du Sport International in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The new office will serve as the operational hub for the continued development and governance of Grappling, MMA and Pankration within the UWW family.

The official opening was attended by UWW President Nenad LALOVIC, President of the UWW Committee of Associated Styles and UWW Vice President Rodica YAKSI, UWW Committee for Grappling, MMA and Pankration Vice President Adrian BAKOS, and UWW Committee for Grappling, MMA and Pankration Member Gaji GAJIYEV.

Michal BUCHEL has been appointed Head of the office and Tolegen KUMAROV, who was appointed Head of Grappling at United World Wrestling on February 21 in Baku, will also be part of the new office. He will be responsible, within the framework of the UWW Committee for Grappling, MMA and Pankration, for the strategic development of grappling worldwide.

Lausanne

In the coming days, a working group will be formed and will begin implementing key projects aimed at developing these disciplines.

The main objectives set by UWW for the committee will be the systematic development of Grappling, MMA and Pankration, the unification and strengthening of international cooperation, the support of national federations, as well as the creation of new opportunities for athletes around the world.

The office for the three styles is open to constructive cooperation with all organisations that are sincerely interested in the development of these disciplines, the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, and the education of the younger generation.

I is important for all international, continental and national organisations developing Grappling, MMA and Pankration to build relationships based on mutual respect, open dialogue and partnership. Sport has always been a universal language that brings people together regardless of nationality, culture or political views. 

By bringing together the experience, knowledge and collective efforts of the global sports community, it’s possible to ensure the sustainable development of Grappling, MMA and Pankration, strengthen their international standing, and open a new chapter in the history of combat sports.