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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 226: BADER vs. KONGO

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS



Bellator 226: Bader vs. Kongo Main kaart:

Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) en Cheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC) was ruled a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke

Derek Fields (20-9) verslaan Daniel Straus (26-9) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-26, 30-25, 30-25)

Adam Borics (14-0) verslaan Pat Curran (23-9) via TKO (stoot) by 4:59 van die eerste ronde

Pedro Carvalho (11-3) verslaan Sam Sicilia (17-10) via voorlegging (face-crank) by 1:56 van die tweede ronde

Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4) verslaan Tywan Claxton (5-1) via voorlegging (driehoek verstik) by 4:11 van die tweede ronde

Daniel Carey (7-3) verslaan Gaston Bolanos (5-2) via technical submission (guillotine) by 4:19 van die eerste ronde



Voorlopige Card:

Ivan Batinich (4-1) verslaan Daniel Compton (2-2) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) 'n 4:33 van die tweede ronde

Tyson Miller (1-0) verslaan Albert Gonzales (1-2) via TKO at 1:18 van die eerste ronde

Alan Benson (1-1) verslaan Favian Gutierrez (2-3) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Peter Ishiguro (2-1) verslaan Elias Anderson (0-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28 x3)

Daniel Gonzalez (3-2) verslaan Jon Adams (0-1-1) via TKO (stakings) by 4:56 van die tweede ronde

Cornelius Savage (1-0) verslaan Evan Gubera (0-2) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Gabriël Vega (23-4-2) verslaan Ashleigh Grimshaw (20-11-1) via TKO (corner stoppage) by 5:00 van die tweede ronde

Adam Piccolot (12-3) verslaan Jake Smith (7-3) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 2:34 van die tweede ronde

Jessica Borga (3-2) verslaan Amber Leibrock (3-4) via voorlegging (armbar) by 4:45 van die eerste ronde

Cass Bell (4-0) verslaan Isaiah Rocha (1-1) via voorlegging (guillotine verstik) by 1:21 van die eerste ronde

Batsumberel Dagvadorj (6-0) verslaan James Terry (20-11) via voorlegging (bulldog choke) by 2:43 van die eerste ronde

Renato Valente Alves (6-4) verslaan Abraham Vaesau (5-3) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 3:36 van die derde ronde

Hyder Amil (4-0) verslaan Ignacio Ortiz (2-1-1) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Chris Gonzalez (3-0) verslaan Luis Vargas (2-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)



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BELLATOR 208: FEDOR VS. SONNEN RESULTS & FOTOS

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Full Fight Photos Here | Video Highlights Here

 

Voltooi Bellator 208 Main kaart:

Fedor Emelianenko (38-5, 1 NC) verslaan Chael Sonnen (30-16-1) via TKO (stoot) by 4:46 van die eerste ronde

Benson Henderson (26-8) verslaan Jy Awad (23-10) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) verslaan Timothy Johnson (12-5) via KO (stoot) by 1:08 van die eerste ronde

Anatoly Tokov (27-2) verslaan Alexander Shlemenko (56-12, 1 NC) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Henry Corrales (16-3 verslaan Andy Main (12-4-1, 1 NC) via KO (stoot) by 2:08 van die derde ronde

 

Voorlopige Card:

Jeremy Puglia (1-1) verslaan Eric Olsen (0-2) via TKO (stoot) by 3:16 van die eerste ronde

Dennis Buzukja (1-0) verslaan Ryan Castro (0-2) via KO (stoot) by 2:53 van die eerste ronde

Andrews Rodriguez (1-0) verslaan Mike Diorio (1-3) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 20-27, 30-27)

Zarrukh Adashev (1-1) verslaan Christian Medina (0-2) via TKO (stakings) by 1:08 van die eerste ronde

Jennifer Chieng (1-0) verslaan Jessica Ruiz (0-1) via TKO (stoot) by 1:22 van die eerste ronde

David Meshkhoradze (1-0) verslaan Shaquan Moore (0-1) via split besluit (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)

Tommy Espinosa (6-1) verslaan Sukhrob Aydarbekov (5-4) via voorlegging (armbar) by 1:27 van die eerste ronde

Nick Fiore (3-3) verslaan Jerome Mickle (3-7) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Growing Russia vs. Brazil MMA rivalry continues

Artem Frolov – Bruno Blindado Silva
M-1 Challenge middleweight championship
November. 2 op M-1 Challenge 98 in Chelyabinsk, Rusland
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAINT PETERSBURG, Rusland (Oktober 9, 2018) – The growing mixed-martial-arts rivalry between Russian and Brazilian fighters continues November 2, when undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov throws-down with leading challenger Bruno Blindado Silva, in die M-1 Challenge 98 main event at Chelyabinsk, Rusland.

 

M-1 Challenge 98 sal live-gestroom uit Rusland in hoë definisie op www.M1Global.TV. Kykers sal in staat wees om die voorlopige gevegte en belangrikste kaart te kyk deur aan te teken op by te registreer www.M1Global.TV. Aanhangers kan al die aksie te sien op hul rekenaars, sowel as op Android en Apple smart phones en tablette. M-1 Challenge 97 will also be isavailable on www.FITE.TV (preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card).

 

 

 

The 27-year-old Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 9-0-0), veg uit Rusland, signed a UFC contract and he was scheduled to fight last month at UFC Moscow. He withdrew due to injury and now will make his second M-1 Challenge middleweight title defense against Silva.

 

 

 

Silva (18-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0) became to top contender by knocking out Russian MMA star Alexander Shlemenko (56-11-1, M-1: 6-1-0) in the opening round of M-1 Challenge 93 die afgelope Junie. The heavy-handed Brazilian fighter has stopped 15 van sy 18 defeated opponents to date.

 

 

 

Bruno Silva is a worthy title challenger, who made a big statement earlier this year,” Frolov said. “Ongelukkig, I could not debut in the UFC because of an aggravated old injury, but now everything is fine, and the injury is healed. I’ve been preparing routinely, paying attention to all aspects of the fight and concentrating on my cardio ahead of a five-round bout.

 

 

 

I don’t consider this fight as revenge for Alexander Shlemenko, I just want to fight under the Russian flag and prove that Russia is a top-country in the MMA world. Victory in this fight can become a launching pad for the winner, but you don’t win fights with words. We are going to fight and on November 2nd we’ll see everything in The Rage at M-1 Challenge 98 in Chelyabinsk!”

 

 

 

I am very happy that my third fight in Russia will be in Chelyabinsk again,” Silva countered. “This is a special city for me, twice I won there via knockout and on November 2nd I’m going to knock my opponent out again. It’s not easy to compete in Russia. Long flights, jet lag and cold climate make everything more difficult, but this is the part of the game. I love Russia because this country has changed my life.

 

 

 

Artem Frolov is a strong fighter and great champion. I’m not used to watching my opponentsprevious fights much, but from the videos I have seen, I can say that he has good cardio and wrestling skills. I am ready to become the world champion, which was always a dream of mine and soon this dream can come true. I respect Frolov, but he has something what I need. I hope he is ready for a war because I’m going to take this belt from him. I am a fighter who is always looking for a knockout. Fifteen times I knocked my opponents out and at M-1 Challenge 98 I’m ready to brawl with Artem as much as it takes to become the champion.

 

 

 

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M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov defends vs. Bruno Blindado Silva

November. 2 op M-1 Challenge 98 in Chelyabinsk, Rusland
SAINT PETERSBURG, Rusland (Oktober 2, 2018) — Undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov will put his title belt on the line November 2, when he takes on challenger Bruno Blindado Silva, headlining M-1 Challenge 98 in Chelyabinsk, Rusland.
M-1 Challenge 98 sal live-gestroom uit Rusland in hoë definisie op www.M1Global.TV. Kykers sal in staat wees om die voorlopige gevegte en belangrikste kaart te kyk deur aan te teken op by te registreer www.M1Global.TV. Aanhangers kan al die aksie te sien op hul rekenaars, sowel as op Android en Apple smart phones en tablette. M-1 Challenge 97 will also be is available on www.FITE.TV(preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card).
The 27-year-old Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 9-0-0), veg uit Rusland, is one of the strongest Russian middleweights, as well as arguably the most well-rounded fighter in that weight class. He has an outstanding takedowns and ground game, but his striking game shouldn’t be overlooked. Nege van syne 11 opponents to date haven’t reached the finish, five stopped by knockout and four by submission. In kort, Frolov is an extremely dangerous fighter, evident by his perfect professional record.
Frolov (op die top) has a super ground attack
Silva (18-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0) earned his title shot in sensational fashion, knocking out MMA star Alexander Shlemenko (57-10-0) in the opening round of M-1 Challenge 93 die afgelope Junie. The power-punching Brazilian embraced his underdog role, shockingly blasting Shlemenko (hieronder afgebeeld) at will. Silva’s lethal punching has resulted in 15 van sy 18 victims being stopped.
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Bruno Silva shocks Alexander Shlemenko in 1st round

Undefeated Artiom Frolov defeats
Joe Riggs to remain M-1 Challenge middleweight champ
M-1 Uitdaging 93 RESULTATE & PICTURES

CHELYABINSK, Rusland (Junie 1, 2018) – Brazilian middleweight Bruno Silva shocked Alexander Shlemenko with an opening round stoppage to set-up a potential showdown with M-1 Challenge champion Artiom Frolov, who defeated American challenger Joe “DieselRiggs earlier this evening (Vrydag) by M-1 Challenge 93 in Chelyabinsk, Rusland.
To say the least, Silva (18-6-0) was impressive in his M-1 Global debut, knocking out the former Bellator champion Shlemenko (56-11-1), by die 2:54 van die eerste ronde. Russian star Shlemenko, who was the M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion, had been 6-0-0 in M-1 Global competition going into The Rage to take on Silva in the main event.

Silva pounded Shlemenko and finished him off here
Silva trapped Shlemenko on the ropes and unloaded a powerful barrage of punches to the head and body, as well as one well-executed knee to the face, leaving the Russian star out cold on his feet and the stunned crowed silent.
In die mede-featured gebeurtenis, Frolov improved his perfect MMA pro record to 11-0-0, 8-0-0 in M-1 fights, when the doctor stopped the fight in the second round due to a knee injury suffered by Riggs, the former UFC fighter.

Frolov (op die top) retained his M-1 Challenge middleweight title
Ukrainian flyweight Alexander Pletenko (14-4-0), also fighting for the first time in an M-1 Global event, won a third-round unanimous decision over Chris Kelades (12-4-0), the native of Greece who lives in Canada.
Russiese liggewig Alexey Makhno (18-6-0) took a three-round unanimous decision fromRogerio Karranza (13-4-0), van Brasilië, while Finnish flyweight Mikael Silander (18-6-0) choked Nureles Aidarov (3-1-0), van Kyrgyzstan, in 'n eerste-ronde voorlegging.
Op die voorlopige card, Russian heavyweights Yuriy Fedorov (1-0-0) in his pro debut andNikolay Savilov (12-3-0) both used ground-and-pound attacks to defeat, onderskeidelik, French heavyweight Charles-Henri Lucien (0-2-0) in round one and Nikolay Rachek (7-6-0), van Rusland, in the third frame.
In a battle of Russian middleweights, Vladimir Migovich (1-2-0) het 'n drie-round eenparig besluit oor Nikita Novikoov (5-3-0), South African middleweight Mark Hulme (6-2-0) submitted his Russian opponent, Vadim Shabadash (7-3-0), via a rear naked choke in the opening round.
Russiese liggewig Magomed Magomedov (9-2-0) won a three-round split decision over his countryman, Nikita Podkovalnikov (2-1-0), Russiese kapokgewig Sergey KlyuevSe (6-1-0) kimura forced previously undefeated Ilya Karetnikov (4-1-0), van Rusland, into first-round submission, en Pierre Ludet (4-0-0), van Frankryk, locked a rear naked choke on Russian flyweight Egor Filidov (0-1-0) vir 'n eerste ronde oorwinning deur die voorlegging.
Complete Results and a picture gallery below:
MAIN CARD
Hoofren – Middleweights
Bruno Silva (18-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Brasilië
KO1 (stoot – 2:54)
Alexander Shlemenko (56-11-1, M-1: 6-1-0), Rusland
CO-FEATURE – M-1 CHALLENGE middelgewigtitel CHAMPIONSHIP
Artiom Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), Rusland
WKO2 (doctor stoppage /knee injury0:46)
Joe Riggs (47-18-1, M-1: 2-1-1), USA
FLYWEIGHTS
Alexander Pletenko (14-4-0, M-1: 1-0-0-), Oekraïne
WDEC3
Chris Kelades (12-4-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Kanada
Liggewigte
Alexey Makhno (18-6-0, M-1: 5-3-0), Rusland
WDEC3
Rogerio Karranca (13-4-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Brasilië
FLYWEIGHTS
Mikael Silander (18-6-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Finland
WSUB1 (d'arce verstik – 4:26)
Nureles Aidarov (3-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Kyrgyzstan
VOORLOPIGE CARD
Swaargewigte
Yuriy Fedorov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rusland
WTKO1 (ground and pound stoppage1:31)
Charles-Henri Lucien (0-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Frankryk
Nikolay Savilov (12-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Rusland
WTKO3 (ground and pound stoppage4:26)
Nikolay Rachek (7-6-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Rusland
Middleweights
Vladimir Migovich (1-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rusland
WDEC3
Nikita Novikov (5-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Rusland
Mark Hulme (6-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Suid-Afrika
WSUB1 (agterste naak verstik – 2:20)
Vadim Shabadash (7-3-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Rusland
Liggewigte
Magomed Magomedov (9-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rusland
WDEC3
Nikita Podkovalnikov (1-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Rusland
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Sergey Klyuev (6-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Rusland
WSUB1 (Kimura – 2:25)
Ilya Karetnikov (4-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Rusland
FLYWEIGHTS
Pierre Ludet (4-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Frankryk
WSUB1 (agterste naak verstik – 3:36)
Egor Filidov (0-0-1, M-1: 0-0-1) , Rusland

 

Silva celebrated after his shocking vicrory over Shlemenko

 

STILL THE CHAMP: Artiom Frolov has his hand raised in victory

 

(L) Alexander Pletenko won his M-1 Global debut

 

Alexey Makhno (op die top) won a hard fought decision over Rogerio Karranca

Mikael Silander (R) submitted Nureles Aidarovn en route to a first-round victory
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M-1 Challenge 93 gewigte & Pictures

SAINT PETERSBURG, Rusland (Mei 31, 2018) – The official weight in was held today formôre se M-1 Challenge 93 at Chelyabinsk, Rusland.
American fighter JoeDieselRiggs experienced a long, costly trip from the U.S. to Chelyabinsk to challenge undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artiom Frolov in the co-featured event.
On my way to Russia,” Riggs explained his journey, “we took an Uber to get to the airport. We had an accident. I wanted to take another Uber, but the cops would not let me leave, because they wanted to send me to the hospital to get checked. One of my cornermen had to go to the hospital because he was seated in the part of the car that has been damaged.
I called the guys in M-1 Global and told them I was not going to make the flight to California. They were freaking out and said there is no way I could miss the flight and come the next day because it would mess everything up. I bought tickets for another flight to California, which would give me around 40 minutes to get in on time for the connection flight to Moscow. I had a choice of either taking my bags and staying overnight in California or leaving my bags and flying right away to Russia. I chose the second option, left my bags, and made it to Moscow. Nou, I kind of regret that decision because it cost me around $20,000, which I will lose in sponsorship, but it’s all good, everything happens for a reason.
Winning the belt would be a great end for my career. M-1 Global is a fantastic organization! This will be my fourth world title and it really means a lot for me. The guy I’m fighting, Artem Frolov, is not well-known, but he will probably be one of the best fighters I’ve ever fought! Anytime you fight for the title, you feel pressure. I was supposed to be the UFC champion when I was 22, but I would not show up for certain fights. I would not fight up to my potential and now I want to enter The Rage, show my best, and get that belt.
Below find fightersweights and main-event pictures:
MAIN CARD
Hoofren – MIDDELWEIGHTS — 3 X 5
(R) Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko

(56-10-1, M-1: 6-0-0), Rusland 184.4 £. (83.65 kg)

vs.
(L) Bruno Silva (17-6-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brasilië 186.07 £. (84.4 kg)
CO-FEATURE – M-1 CHALLENGE middelgewigtitel CHAMPIONSHIP – 5 X 5
(R) Artiom Frolov (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Kampioen, Rusland 185.18 £. (84 kg)
vs.
(L) Joe “DieselRiggs (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1), Challenger, USA 185.18 £. (84 kg)
FLYWEIGHTS — 3 X 5
(L) Chris “The Greek AssassinKelades (12-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Kanada 124.56 £. (56.5 kg)
vs.
(R) Alexander Pletenko (13-4-0, M-1: 0-0-0-), Oekraïne 125 £. (56.7 kg)
Liggewigte – 3 X 5
(L) Rogerio Karranca (13-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brasilië 154.32 £. (70 kg)
vs.
(R) Alexey “Opdrag” Makhno (17-6-0, M-1: 4-3-0), Rusland £. 161.82 £. (73.4 kg)
(yellow card) –
FLYWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
(L) Mikael “Hulk” Sila (17-6-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Finland 124.78 £. (56.6 kg)
vs.
(R) Nureles Aidarov (3-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Kyrgyzstan 124.56 £. (56.5 kg)
VOORLOPIGE CARD
Swaargewigte – 3 X 5
Charles-Henri Lucien (0-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), France228.62 lbs. (103.7 kg)
vs.
Yuriy Fedorov (vir debuut), Rusland 260.15 £. (118 kg)
Nikolay Rachek (7-5-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 249.12 £. (113 kg)
vs.
Nikolay Savilov (11-3-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Rusland 231.82 £. (105.15 kg)
Middleweights – 3 X 5
Nikita Novikov (5-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 184.42 £. (83.65 kg)
vs.
Vladimir Migovich (0-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 182.87 £. (82.95 kg)
Mark Hulme (5-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Suid-Afrika 183.76 £. (83.35 kg)
vs.
Vadim Shabadash (7-2-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Rusland 184.64 £. (83.75 kg)
Liggewigte – 3 X 5
Magomed Magomedov (8-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 154.98 £. (70.3 kg)
vs.
Nikita Podkovalnikov (1-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 154.54 £. (70.1 kg)
BANTAMWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Sergey Klyuev (5-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Rusland 135.14 £. (61.3 kg)
vs.
Ilya Karetnikov (4-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 128.97 £. (58.5 kg)
FLYWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Egor Filidov (Pro Debuut), Rusland 122.8 £. (55.7 kg)
vs.
Pierre Ludet (3-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Frankryk, 125 £. (56.7 kg)
(alle gevegte & vegters onderhewig aan verandering)

 

WANNEER: Vrydag, Junie 1, 2018
WAAR: Chelyabinsk, Rusland
PROMOTOR: M-1 Global
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IN THE RAGE INTERVIEW CHRISThe Greek AssassinKELADES

Chris Kaledes (R) is shooting for his second straight M-1 victory Vrydag

CHELYABINSK, Rusland (Mei 30, 2018) – Greece-born flyweight Chris “The Greek KeladesKelades (12-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0), fighting out of Dartmouth, Kanada, takes on Ukrainian fighter Alexander Pletenko (13-4-0, M;1: 0-0-0) this Friday night on the M-1 Challenge 93 hoof kaart, in Chelyabinsk, Rusland.

 

 

 

Kelades made his successful M-1 Global debut last November at M-1 Challenge 86, toe hy verslaan het Oleg Lichkovakha by way of a third-round submission (Kimura).

 

It’s been more than a half- year since your M-1 Global debut. Why did you take such a long break?

 

 

 

CK: “It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. I was supposed to fight back in March, but I had problems getting my travel visa secured, so I was rebooked to fight in April but, ongelukkig, the event was canceled. So, I’ve been ready to fight, but circumstances have changed the dates. I’m excited for this fight and looking forward to fighting in Chelyabinsk. Two times my fights have been canceled and it was extremely frustrating, but it gave me more time to work on my game and learn new techniques.

 

In your M-1 Global debut, you have been very cautious during the first two rounds, but in the third round you got a submission. Is it your real fighting style or did you just wanted to win the debut fight without taking risks?

 

 

 

CK: Elke stryd is verskillende. Sometimes in a new environment it takes longer to feel the fight start and you have to read the opponent before you react too aggressively.

 

What can you say about your next opponent, Alexander Pletenko? You have similar records. Does it mean you have similar fighting styles?

 

 

 

CK: “I’ve seen some of his fights and I don’t think we have similar styles. I’ve been fighting the best guys in the world and at a certain level it’s more difficult to finish fights.

 

Before joining M-1 Global you had never fought anywhere except North America. What does it feel like to fight half a world away from your home?

 

 

 

CH: “I really enjoyed myself the last time in my debut with M-1 Global. The travel is a little bit of a hassle with the distance, but I really enjoy fighting internationally and here in Russia. I like fighting away because I enjoy having to prove myself to other fighters and the fans. Dit motiveer my!”

 

 

 

Russian star Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko (56-10-1, 1 NC, M-1: 6-0-0) headlines M-1 Challenge 93 against Brazilian power-puncher Bruno Silva (17-6-0, M-1: 0-0-0).

 

 

 

Undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0) defends his title for the first time against American favorite Joe “DieselRiggs (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1) in die M-1 Challenge 93 co-featured event.

 

M-1 Challenge 93 sal live-gestroom uit Rusland in hoë definisie op www.M1Global.TV. Kykers sal in staat wees om die voorlopige gevegte en belangrikste kaart te kyk deur aan te teken op by te registreerwww.M1Global.TV. Aanhangers kan al die aksie te sien op hul rekenaars, sowel as op Android en Apple smart phones en tablette. M-1 Challenge 93 will also be available onwww.FITE.TV(preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card)

 

 

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IN THE RAGE INTEVIEW Artem Frolov

CHELYABINSK, Rusland (Mei 29, 2018) – Undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0) defends his title for the first time this Friday against American favorite Joe “DieselRiggs (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1) in die M-1 Challenge 93 co-featured event, in Chelyabinsk, Rusland.

 

 

 

Frolov has knocked out four of his opponents and submitted four others. Last October, Frolov captured the belt by defeating UFC veteran Caio Magalhaes, van Brasilië, by unanimous decision and he needed a break to heal his injuries.

 

Artem Frolov (L) puts his perfect record and M-1 Challenge middleweight title belt on the line this Friday against JoeDieselRiggs

In 2016 you had three fights and last year you fought only twice. How many fights a year would you like to have in the future?

 

 

 

AF: “I would like to fight three times a year. I think this is the best number because it lets me have enough time for good recovery after fights and enough time for training camps. Natuurlik, there are also some distraction factors, which do not let me fight more often like, for example, some amateur competitions where I fight from time to time.

 

Your title fight against Caio Magalhaes was a hard trial for you. How difficult was that 25- minute brawl?

 

 

 

AF: “I knew the fight was going to be a tough confrontation because Caio is a great fighter with excellent striking skills. Egter, during the fight I found the best way to fight him and saw how I could get the victory. He impressed me with his firmness; he did not quit after I delivered many hard punches, so I must admit he has a big heart.

 

When did you learn that you were going to fight Joe Riggs? What can you say about his skills?

 

 

 

AF: “Even before the title fight I knew that, if I won the belt, my first title defense would be against Joe Riggs. He drew my attention with his debut fight in M-1 Global. I checked his record, took a look at the list of the guys he had defeated, and understood that sooner or later we were going to meet in The Rage.

 

 

 

“Natuurlik, in the last few months, I watched many of the Diesel’s fights. His main advantage is his experience, he has five times more fights than me. Riggs is a well-rounded fighter, his wrestling skills together with the excellent control skills on the ground, and powerful ground-and- pound are probably his main strengths. So, he is definitely a fighter of the ‘American school’.

 

After capturing the title, you were mentioned among the top 20 best prospects in the world by the famous MMA magazine Fighters Only. What does it feel?

 

 

 

AF: I was flattered to be mentioned in the best prospects list, especially by a respected magazine like Fighters Only. Such recognition proves that you dedicate your life to MMA for a reason and that you have really achieved something. But I know that I have much work to do and a lot of things in my game to improve.

 

Two weeks after your fight against Riggs there will be a contender fight between Mikhail Ragozin and Valery Myasnikov. Who do you think will be the winner? Which one of them would you like to fight?

 

 

 

AF: “I am acquainted with both these guys, so I would not like to fight either of them. I can’t say who is going to win this fight because they are both strong athletes and have their advantages. In my opinion the one who will have better cardio will win the fight.

 

 

 

I would prefer to fight only the strongest foreigners, not fellow countrymen. You travel around the country, have camps in different places, make friends and one day you are told that you are fighting one of them. That is not the best feeling, trust me, so I’d like to fight the best athletes from other countries, so I can fight not only for myself, my gym and my city, but for the country, defending the honor of the national flag.

 

You have the same number of wins by knockouts and submissions in your record. How would you like to end the upcoming fight?

 

 

 

AF: “I came to MMA as a wrestler, so it makes me happy that I am getting better at striking. Egter, it feels great to win via submission as well, especially when it is a beautiful one. As 'n saak van die feit, any finish is awesome, because my family and friends are worried about me during the fight and I don’t like to make them worry too long. So, I prefer to finish the fights early.

 

 

 

Russian star Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko (56-10-1, 1 NC, M-1: 6-0-0) headlines M-1 Challenge 93 against Brazilian power-puncher Bruno Silva (17-6-0, M-1: 0-0-0).

 

M-1 Challenge 93 sal live-gestroom uit Rusland in hoë definisie op www.M1Global.TV. Kykers sal in staat wees om die voorlopige gevegte en belangrikste kaart te kyk deur aan te teken op by te registreer www.M1Global.TV. Aanhangers kan al die aksie te sien op hul rekenaars, sowel as op Android en Apple smart phones en tablette. M-1 Challenge 93 will also be available onwww.FITE.TV(preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card)

 

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Junie 1 – M-1 Challenge 93: Shelemnko vs. Silva in Chelyabinsk, Rusland

Joe “Diesel” Riggs vs. undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov on June 1st in Russia

SAINT PETERSBURG, Rusland (April 27, 2018) - Eternal confrontation: experience vs. youth will continue June 1st at M-1 Challenge 93 in Chelyabinsk, Rusland.

 

 

 

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. Last October, Frolov captured the belt by defeating UFC veteran Caio Magalhaes, van Brasilië, deur 'n eenparige besluit, 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, natuurlik, 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) headlines 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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Junie 1 – M-1 Challenge 93: Shelemnko vs. Silva in Chelyabinsk, Rusland

“Storm” Warning! Star middleweight Alexander Shlemenko To headline M-1 Challenge 93

Meer, Artem Frolov vs. Joe Riggs title fight
Junie 1 in Chelyabinsk, Rusland

Alexander Shlemenko (R) is as tough as they come

 

SAINT PETERSBURG, Rusland (April 24, 2018)) – One of the greatest middleweights in mix martial arts history, Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko, returns to The Rage on June 1 tot wesensverdienste M-1 Challenge 93 versus Brazilian power-puncher Bruno Silva (17-6-0, M-1: 0-0-0), at Chelyabinsk, Rusland.

 

 

 

A hand-to-hand combat sports and kickboxing specialist, Shlemenko (56-10-0, 1 NC, M-1: 6-0-0) is a former Bellator champion, who took top honors in the 2016 M-1 Grand Prix, using a choke hold for a second-round submission of Vyacheslav Vasilevsky in die M-1 Challenge 68 Stryd van die nag.

 

 

 

In his last M-1 action, “Storm” slegs nodig 25 seconds to stop Brandon Halsey, avenging his Bellator title-fight loss, last June at M-1 Challenge 79.

 

 

 

An aggressive striker who has had registered 56 career pro victories, Shlemenko is known as a crowd pleaser, and the gifted Russian star still shines bright.

 

 

 

Silva, wat sy M-1-debuut gaan maak, gestop 14 van sy 17 victims to date. The Shlemenko vs. Silva match-up is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, and few figures it will go the complete distance.

 

 

 

In die mede-featured gebeurtenis, undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov(10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0) makes his first title defense against former UFC fighter Joe “DieselRiggs (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1). The 26-year-old Frolov, van Rusland, captured the M-1 Challenge title last October at M-1 Challenge 84, when he won a five-round unanimous decision over Caio Magalhaes, van Brasilië. Riggs is a seasoned MMA fighter from America, who is an extremely dangerous, battle-tested opponent with as much experience as any fighter in the world.

 

M-1 Challenge 93 sal live-gestroom uit Rusland in hoë definisie op www.M1Global.TV. Kykers sal in staat wees om die voorlopige gevegte en belangrikste kaart te kyk deur aan te teken op by te registreer www.M1Global.TV. Aanhangers kan al die aksie te sien op hul rekenaars, sowel as op Android en Apple smart phones en tablette. M-1 Challenge 93 will also be available on www.FITE.TV (preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card)

 

 

 

Alle vegters en gevegte is onderhewig aan verandering. Main and full preliminary card bouts will soon be announced.

 

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Mei 24 – M-1 Challenge 92: Kharitonov vs. Vyazigin in Saint Petersburg, Rusland

 

 

Junie 1 – M-1 Challenge 93: Shelemnko vs. Siva in Chelyabinsk, Rusland