SZENTPÉTERVÁR, Oroszország (Április 27, 2018) - Eternal confrontation: experience vs. youth will continue June 1st at M-1 Challenge 93 A Cseljabinszk, Oroszország.
Undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), who was mentioned by Fighters Only Magazine among the 20 top MMA prospects for 2018, will defend his title for the first time against American favorite Joe "Diesel" Riggs (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1). Frolov is known as a well-rounded fighter who has defeated all ten of his opponents, four of which he knocked out, and the other four submitted. Tavaly októberben, Frolov captured the belt by defeating UFC veteran Caio Magalhaes, Brazília, egyhangú határozattal, but he needed a break to heal his injuries.
At the same event, Riggs got his second victory in M-1 Global competition, extending his winning streak to six fights, all ended by TKO. Another impressive victory earned “Diesel” his title-shot and he is ready to add another championship belt to his collection. Since the champ (Frolov) could not fight and Riggs wanted to stay active, he took another fight against Ukrainian wrestler Borys Polezhai (18-6-0), which ended in a draw. “Diesel” was clearly not satisfied with that result, but his impressive unbeaten streak helped him get the June 1st title shot. Riggs, természetesen, will bring do his best to become world champion once again.
Will Riggs get his 48th career victory and bring another title back home to Arizona or will it be an easy job for the young Frolov?
Russian star Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko (56-10-1, 1 NC, M-1: 6-0-0) címsorok M-1 Challenge 93 against Brazilian power-puncher Bruno Silva (17-6-0, M-1: 0-0-0).
Watch the event in the M-1 Global app, on M1Global.com or on FITE.TV for just $7.99 and enjoy a dozen stunning fights from the best European promotion M-1 Global!
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Upcoming M-1 Challenge Events:
Május 12 - M-1 kihívás 91: Doskalchuk vs. Ashimov in Shenzhen, Kína.
Május 24 - M-1 kihívás 92: Kharitonov vs. Vyazigin in Saint Petersburg, Oroszország
Június 1 - M-1 kihívás 93: Shelemnko vs. Silva in Chelyabinsk, Oroszország