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Alexander Shlemenko defeats Paul Bradley, Kunchenko retains M-1 Challenge title

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M-1 CHALLENGE 74 CANLYNIADAU SWYDDOGOL

(R) Alexander Shlemenko kicked his way to another victory
MOSCOW (Mawrth 4, 2017) — Canol Rwsia Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko trechu Americanaidd Paul “Mae'r Gentleman” Bradley and undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko retained his title last night in the loaded M-1 Her 75 card at Olympic Sports Complex in Moscow, Rwsia
A three-time Bellator champion, Shlemenko (55-9-0. 1 CC, M-1: 5-0-0) spoiled the M-1 Global debut of former Ring of Combat champion Bradley (23-8-0, M-1: 0-1-0), fighting out of San Diego, by way of a three-round unanimous decision in the main event of the evening. Shlemenko, who last year captured the M-1 Grand Prix Middleweight Championship, remained undefeated in M-1 Global competition.
Kunchenko (16-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), o Rwsia, kept his professional MMA record intact with his 16fed buddugoliaeth, half of which in M-1 Global competition, with a five-round unanimous decision over fellow countryman Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0) yn y cyd-nodwedd.
(R) — Alexey Kunchenko cruised to his 16th pro win with a defeat
Popular Russian welterweight Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (11-1-0, M-1: 4-0-0) made a strong statement as a legitimate title contender with his three-round unanimous decision over Russian MMA veteran Mogamed “Y Blaidd Gwyn” Sultanakhmedov (18-6-0, M-1: 10-2-0), the former M-1 Selection middleweight champion.
Former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (13-2-0, M-1: 7-2-0) lleoli ei hun ar gyfer llun deitl arall, stopping American KeonThe Black Assassin” Caldwell (11-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0) on punches in the second round.
In the final main card fight, Pwysau trwm golau Brasil Carlos “Cachorrao” Eduardo (15-4-0, M-1: 1-0-0) made an impressive M-1 Global debut, taking a three-round decision from his Ukrainian opponent, BorisBoraPolezhay (15-6-0, M-1: 1-1-0).
Yn gweithredu cerdyn rhagarweiniol, Canol Rwsia Valery “Mae'r Hammer Rwsia” Myasinikov (11-1-2, M-1: 2-1-2) lived up to his nickname with an opening-round knockout of Brazilian Amilcar Alves (15-11-0, M-1: 0-1-0), undefeated Russian welterweight Abubakar Mestoev (4-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) took a three-round unanimous decision from German Niko Samsonidse (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), pro-debuting Russian lightweight Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0) used an arm-triangle choke to submit Ukrainian Aleksey Sotnikov (4-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), South Korean Bok Kil Young (8-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1) a Rwsia Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1) brwydro i gêm gyfartal tair rownd, Pwysau welter Rwsia Danila Prikaza (6-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0) locked in a rear-naked choke hold to defeat German ArdaBoma YeAdas (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0) by first-round submission, and Georgian lightweight Raul Tutarauli (8-4-0, M-1: 4-1-0) punched out Mohamed Grabinskff (14-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), yr Almaen, yn yr ail rownd.
Complete results & oriel luniau isod:
PRIF CERDYN
PRIF DIGWYDDIAD – MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Alexander Shlemenko (55-9-0, 1 CC, M-1: 5-0-0), Rwsia
WDEC3
Paul Bradley (23-8-0, 2 CC, M-1: 0-1-0), UDA
M-1 CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Alexey Kunchenko (16-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), Rwsia
WDEC5
Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Rwsia
(Kunchenko retained M-1 Challenge welterweight title)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Seregey Romanov (11-1-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Rwsia
WDEC3
Magomed Sultanakhmedov (18-6-0, M-1: 10-2-0), Rwsia
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Maxim Divnich (12-2-0, M-1: 7-2-0), Rwsia
WTKO/KO2 (punches – 2:03)
Keon Caldwell (11-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), UDA
Heavyweights GOLAU
Carlos Eduardo (15-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brasil
WDEC3
Boris Polezhay (15-4-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Wcráin
CERDYN RHAGARWEINIOL
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Valery Myasinikov(11-1-2, M-1: 2-2-2), Rwsia.
WTKO/KO1 (punches – 2:59)
Amilcar Alves (15-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brasil
WELTERWEIGHTS
Abubakar Mestoev (4-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Rwsia
WDEC3
Niko Samsonidse (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Yr Almaen
Danila Prikaza (6-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Rwsia
WSUB1 (tagu cefn-noeth – 1:54)
Arda Adas (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Yr Almaen
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rwsia
WSUB1 (tagu braich-triongl – 1:56)
Aleksey Sotnikov (4-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Wcráin
Bok Kil Young (8-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1), De Korea
D3
Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Rwsia
Raul Tutarauli (8-4-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Georgia
WTKO/KO2 (punches – 3:50)
Mohamed Grabinski (14-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Yr Almaen




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M-1 CHALLENGE 75 PWYSAU SWYDDOGOL

PRIF CERDYN

PRIF DIGWYDDIAD – MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

(L) ALEXANDER SHLEMENKO (54-9-0, 1 CC, M-1: 4-0-0), Rwsia 184 1/2 pwys. (83.9 kg)
vs.
(R) PAUL BRADLEY (23-7-0, 2 CC, M-1: 0-0-0), UDA 184 pwys. (83.6 kg)
M-1 CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 5 X 5
(L) Alexey KUNCHENKO (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Hyrwyddwr, Rwsia 169 1/2 pwys. (77 kg)
vs.
(R) MAKSIM GRABOVICH (5-2-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Challenger, Rwsia 164 1/2 pwys. (74.8 kg)
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
SERGEY ROMANOV (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Rwsia 169 1/2 pwys. (77 kg)
MAGOMED SULTANAKHMEDOV (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0), Rwsia 169 1/2 pwys. (77.1 kg)
LIGHTWEIGHTS — 3 X 5
MAXIM DIVNICH (12-2-0, M-1: 6-2-0), Rwsia 154 pwys. (70.1 kg)
vs.
KEON CALDWELL (11-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), UDA 154 pwys. (70.1 kg)
Heavyweights GOLAU – 3 X 5
Boris POLEZHAY (15-5-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Wcráin 204 1/2 pwys. (92.9 kg)
vs.
CARLOS EDUARDO (14-4-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brasil 205 pwys. (93 kg)
CERDYN RHAGARWEINIOL
MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
VALERY MYASINIKOV (10-1-2, M-1: 1-2-2), Rwsia. 187 pwys. (84.9 kg)
vs.
AMILCAR ALVES (15-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brasil 187 pwys. (84.9 kg)
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
NIKO SAMSONIDSE (2-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Yr Almaen 154 pwys. (70 kg)
vs.
ABUBAKAR MESTOEV (3-0-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Rwsia 154 1/2 pwys. (70.2 kg)
ARDABoma YeADAS (8-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Yr Almaen 176 pwys. (80.0 kg)
vs.
DANILA PRIKAZA (5-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Rwsia 173 1/2 pwys. (78.9 kg)
LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
ALEKSEY SOTNIKOV (4-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Wcráin 149 pwys. (67.8 kg)
vs.
ROMAN BOGATOV (0-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rwsia 149 pwys. (67.9 kg)
BOK KIL YOUNG (8-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), De Korea 145 pwys. (65.8 kg)
vs.
VIKTOR KOLESNIK (9-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rwsia 145 pwys. (65.8 kg)
MOHAMED GRABINSKI (14-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Yr Almaen 158 pwys. (71.9 kg)
Vs.
RAUL TUTARAULI (7-4-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Georgia 158 1/2 pwys. (72.0 kg)

PRYD: Dydd Gwener, Mawrth 3, 2017

BLE: Moscow, Rwsia
HYRWYDDWR: M-1 Byd-eang
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M-1 Her 75 – Mawrth 3, 2017 – Moscow, Rwsia

American middleweight Paul Bradley Steps up to challenge “Storm” Alexander Shlemenko in main event

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M-1 Her 75, Mawrth 3, ym Moscow, Rwsia
ST. PETERSBURG, Rwsia (Ionawr 27, 2017) – American MMA veteran Paul “Mae'r Gentleman” Bradley has stepped up to meet the awesome challenge presented by 2016 M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko in the March 3ydd M-1 Her 75 main event in Moscow.
M-1 Her 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Bydd gwylwyr yn gallu gwylio'r ymladd rhagarweiniol a phrif cerdyn drwy fynd i gofrestru ar www.M1Global.TV. Gall Fans wylio'r holl gamau ar eu cyfrifiaduron, yn ogystal ag ar ffonau a thabledi smart Android ac Afal.
A three-time Bellator champion, Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 CC, M-1: 4-0-0) trechu cyn-bencampwr M 1-Sialens Vyacheslav Vasilevsky last year in the M-1 Grand Prix Middleweight Championship semifinals and championship final, yn y drefn honno, by three-round majority decision and third-round submission (tagu). Shlemenko vs. Vasilevsky I & II were also the M-1 Her 68 & 64 Fights of the Night.
Former Ring of Combat champion Bradley (23-7-0, M-1: 0-0-0) will be making his M-1 Challenge debut, Fodd bynnag,, he’s a seasoned MMA veteran having fought in the UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator a Cyfres Byd o Ymladd.
The 33-year-old Bradley, fighting out of San Diego (California), was a standout wrestler at the powerhouse University of Iowa. He is known for his physical strength, tremendous endurance, and balanced stand-up and ground skills.
Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), o Rwsia, will defend his title in the co-feature against Maksin Grabovich (5-2-0, M-1: 4-0-0), o Rwsia, who replaced injured Kazakh challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0).
Russian welterweight prospect Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) meets Russian veteran Magomed “Y Blaidd Gwyn” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0), while another American fighter, ysgafn KeonThe Black Assassin” Caldwell (11-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), will make his M-1 Global debut against former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (12-2-0, M-1: 6-2-0), o Wcráin.
Rounding out a loaded M-1 Her 75 main card is a middleweight clash between Russian favorite Valery “Mae'r Hammer Rwsia” Myasinikov (10-1-2, M-1: 1-1-2) and Spaniard Enoc Datrys Torres (19-9-1, M-1: 5-6-1).
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M-1 Her 74 – Chwefror. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburg, Rwsia
M-1 Her 75 – Mawrth 3, 2017 – Moscow, Rwsia

Maksim Grabovich new opponent for M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko

M-1 Her 75, Mawrth 3, ym Moscow, Rwsia
ST. PETERSBURG, Rwsia (Ionawr 23, 2017) – Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko will now be challenged by fellow Russian Maksim Grabovich, who has replaced injured Shavkat Rakhmonov, Mawrth 3, yn M-1 Her 75 ym Moscow.
M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 CC, M-1: 4-0-0),the three-time Bellator champion, ewyllys pennawd M-1 Her 75 against an opponent to soon be announced.
Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0), fighting out of Tyumen, Rwsia, is a Muay Thai specialist who captured his M-1 Challenge welterweight title belt last April at M-1 Her 65, when defending titlist Murad Abdulaev retired during the fourth round.
In a non-title fight, Kunchenko won a three-round unanimous decision over Eduardo Ramon at M-1 Challenge at M-1 Her 70 fis Medi diwethaf. His first title defense was Rhagfyr 5 yn M-1 Her 72, in which Kunchenko won a 5-round unanimous decision over Abdulaev in a rematch.
Grabovich (5-2-0, M-1: 4-0-0), fighting out of famed Stary Oskol in Russia, has won his last three fights in addition to being undefeated in four M-1 Global matches. His signature victory to date was last June at M-1 Her 68, in which Grabovich won a three-round unanimous decision in the Fight of the Night.
In other announced main card fights, American lightweight KeonThe Black Assassin” Caldwell (11-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0) makes his M-1 Global debut against former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (12-2-0 (M-1: 6-2-0), while Russian welterweight prospect Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) faces Russian veteran Magomed “Y Blaidd Gwyn” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0).
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M-1 Her 75 – Mawrth 3, 2017 – Moscow, Rwsia

“Storm” Warning! Alexander Shlemenko to headline M-1 Challenge 75

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American lightweight
Keon Caldwell added to loaded card
Mawrth 3 ym Moscow, Rwsia

ST. PETERSBURG, Rwsia (Ionawr 19, 2017) – M-1 Global has announced that 2016 M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko ewyllys pennawd M-1 Her 75 ym Moscow.
It has also been announced that American lightweight KeonThe Black Assassin” Caldwell will make his M-1 Global debut versus former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich.
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Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 CC, M-1: 4-0-0), a three-time Bellator champion, trechu cyn-bencampwr M 1-Sialens Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (see picture above with Shlemenko on right) last year in the M-1 Grand Prix Middleweight Championship semifinals and championship final, yn y drefn honno, by three-round majority decision and third-round submission (tagu). Shlemenko vs. Vasilevsky I & II were the M-1 Challenge 68 & 64 Fights of the Night.
In a much-anticipated All-Russian middleweight showdown, Shlemenko was supposed to fight reigning M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Ramadan Emeev, who was unfortunately injured during training camp, forcing him out of that match. Vasilevsky replaced Emeev against Shlemenko in the championship final.
Yn ei weithred olaf, Shlemenko stopped Kendall Grove in the second round of their main event fight on Bellator 162 last October in Memphis, Tennessee.
Alexander Shlemenko fighting in Russia is always a significant event,” Llywydd M-1 Byd-eang Vadim Finkelchtein Dywedodd, “as he is a true legend of Russian MMA. His fights always sellout arenas, no matter who his opponent. We all know that the story we started last year at M<-1 Grand Prix 2016 isn’t over, eto. The whole country is waiting for the fight between Russia’s two best middleweightsAlexander Shlemenko and Ramazan Emeev.
Ramazan was injured and Shlemenko had contractual obligations with Bellator. Felly, throughout the past month, we were waiting for Shlemenko to receive permission to fight in Russia. Nawr, we have arranged for him to fight on M-1 Her 75. We’ve done a great job to make this possible and now hope that, y tro hwn, we will be able to complete this exciting story.
Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), o Rwsia, will defend his title against an opponent to be announced, due to originally announced Kazakh challenger, ddiguro Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), withdrawing due to a knee injury.
Russian welterweight prospect Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) faces Russian veteran Magomed “Y Blaidd Gwyn” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0) ar y M-1 Her 75 Cerdyn.
Caldwell (11-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), fighting out of Georgia, is the US-based Island Fights champion. A powerful puncher who has nine knockouts in his 11 pro victories, Caldwell was supposed to compete in the 13fed season of Mae'r Ymladdwr Ultimate, but he withdrew due to personal reasons. He has had several fights in World Series of Fighting.
A Ukrainian fighting out of Moscow, Divnich captured the vacant M-1 Challenge lightweight title in 2014 yn M-1 Her 54, rhoi'r gorau i Dzhambulat Kurbanov in the third round on punches in the Fight of the Night. Yn 2015, Divnich lost his first title defense by third-round knockout to Mansour Barnaoui yn M-1 Her 57. Yn ei frwydr olaf, Artiom Damkovsky knocked out Divnich with a kick in the second-round of their fight this past September at M-1 Her 70.
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M-1 Her 74 – Chwefror. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburg, Rwsia
M-1 Her 75 – Mawrth 3, 2017 – Moscow, Rwsia

Injured Shavkat Rakhmonov pulls out of Welterweight title fight vs. Alexey Kunchenko

 

M-1 Her 75, Mawrth 3 ym Moscow, Rwsia
ST. PETERSBURG, Rwsia (Ionawr 9, 2017) – A serious knee injury requiring surgery has forced undefeated Kazakhstan challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) to withdraw from his first title fight, Mawrth 3 against unbeaten M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), o Rwsia, yn M-1 Her 75 ym Moscow.
I wanted this fight badly and put a lot of effort into preparation for it,” a dejected Rakhmonov explained. “Yn anffodus, I tore ligaments in my knee and, based on my medical exam, I will need surgery soon. I apologize to all the MMA fans who were anticipating this fight. I’ll do my best to return stronger than ever.
Gobaith pwysau welter Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) takes on Russian veteran Magomed “Y Blaidd Gwyn” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0) ar y M-1 Her 75 Cerdyn.
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M-1 Her 75 – Mawrth 3, 2017 – Moscow, Rwsia

Sergey Romanov preparing to ruin Magomed Sultanakhmedov’s comeback party

M-1 Her 75, Mawrth 3 ym Moscow, Rwsia
ST. PETERSBURG, Rwsia (Ionawr 5, 2017) – Hot welterweight prospect Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov is training hard to ruin the comeback of Russian veteran Magomed “Y Blaidd Gwyn” Sultanakhmedov in an interesting match-up Mawrth 3 yn M-1 Her 75 yn Rwsia.

Y M-1 Her 75 prif ddigwyddiad, featuring a battle of undefeated welterweights between defending champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), o Rwsia, takes on Kazakhstan challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0),was previously announced.
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Due to a series of injuries, Sulktanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0) has been inactive for the past five years, since he knocked out Tyson Jeffries in the second round of their 2011 ymladd yn M-1 Her 24.
A former M-1 Selection champion, Sultanakhmedov is dropping down one weight class from middleweight to fight Romanov. During his MMA career, feared striker Sultanakhmedov has knocked out the likes of Dmitri Samoilov, Victor Nemkov, Pavel Kusch ac Pliinio Cruz, ymhlith y mwyaf notables.
His tremendous flair and style makes him a fan favorite, especially hisone-shoot, one-killattack. The 32-year-old has fought outside of his native Russia, in the United States and Japan, and during his fighting hiatus he served as referee.
Although he isn’t looking past Sultanakhmedov, fellow Russian fighter Romanov hopes that an impressive victory over Sultankhmedov will position him for his first M-1 Challenge title shot against the Kunchenkp-Rakhmonov winner.
Romanov has had impressive victories in M-1 Challenge competition, including a decision over against Brazilian foe Carlos Pereira Fis Hydref diwethaf yn M-1 Her 71, as well as a first-round stoppage via punches of Andreas Birgels this past June at M-1 Her 68.
I’ve been working on my strength,” Romanov said from his training camp, “because the champion in my weight class, Alexey Kunchenko, is physically strong. I need to catch up. Not that I’m looking forward to a title fight, but I always have grandiose plans, felly, we’ll see how that goes. Ar hyn o bryd, I’m focused on Sultanakhmedov, and I think my fight with him would be no harder than a possible fight with Kunchenko.
I started training camp with two workouts a day, but I felt sick and decided to cutback to only one workout a day until I soon return to full mode. I’ve been training at home (St. Petersburg) but will soon go to Ryazan to wrestling training camp. Yna, I will go back to St. Petersburg to prepare at camp, and go to Borovaya for boxing. My opponent is left-handed, so I need appropriate sparring partners, but the guys in my camp are a great help.
I know my opponent well having watched his fights as a youngster when he was champion. Nawr, we need to reevaluate him. He was a good fighter who trains at ‘Goretswhere there is, in principle, guys there who are top level. It’s difficult to say what form he has now because he hasn’t fought in so long. Nawr, he is at the peak age for a fighter, 32, so we’ll see. I don’t think I’ll be favored in this fight, but I will go forward despite being the underdog.
Romanov (R) is a solid all-around MMA fighter
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M-1 Her 75 – Mawrth 3, 2017 – Moscow, Rwsia

M-1 Challenge Champion Alexey Kunchenko vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov To headline M-1 Challenge 75 in Battle of Undefeated Welterweights

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ST. PETERSBURG, Rwsia (Ionawr 2, 2017) – M-1 Global has announced a battle of undefeated fighters to headline M-1 Her 75 as M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko takes on top challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov, Mawrth 3, ym Moscow, Rwsia.
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Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0), fighting out of Tyumen, Rwsia, used his tremendous Muay Thai skills to capture the coveted M-1 Challenge welterweight title belt last April at M-1 Her 65, when defending titlist Murad Abdulaev retired during the fourth round.
In a non-title fight, Kunchenko won a 3-round unanimous decision over Eduardo Ramon at M-1 Challenge at M-1 Her 70 fis Medi diwethaf. His first title defense was December 5 yn M-1 Her 72, in which Kunchenko (pictured below) won a 5-round unanimous decision over Abdulaev in a rematch.
Fighting out of Karaganda, Kazakhstan, Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) is a former MMA amateur star who captured gold medals at the World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) world and Asia Championships. The prodigy has continued his dominance as a professional, consistently displaying his world-class Combat Sambo talent.
Rakhmonov (pictured below) received the M-1 Her 59 Submission of the Night on July 3, 2015, as he choked out Michal Wiencek only 49-seconds into the opening round. In his most recent M-1 Challenge fight, Rakhmonov knocked out Marcelo Brito in the first-round last June at M-1 Her 67.
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M-1 CHALLENGE EVENT CALENDAR:
M-1 Her 74 – Chwefror. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburg, Rwsia
M-1 Her 75 – Mawrth 3, 2017 – Moscow, Rwsia

Undefeated M-1 Challenge Welterweight Champion Alexey Kuchenko decisions Murad Abdulaev in rematch

I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH
M-1 CHALLENGE 72 RESULTS
MOSCOW (Tachwedd 19, 2016) – Yn ei amddiffyniad deitl cyntaf, M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kuchenko(15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0) won a five-round decision over challenger Murad “Hunter” Abdulaev (15-5-0, M-1: 3-3-0) last night in a rematch to headline M-1 Her 72 in Mowcow.
Kunchenko, fighting out of Tyumen, Rwsia, defeated defending champion Abdulaev, o Rwsia, Ebrill ddiwethaf am M-1 Her 65 when he was unable to continue in round four.
Rising Russian middleweight star Artem Frolov (8-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0) also remained unbeaten, stopping veteran American fighter Luigi “Mae'r Tank Eidalaidd” Fioravanti (26-15-0, M-1: 4-4-0), a former M-1 Challenge middleweight title challenger, on punches in the opening round.
Former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Artiom Damkovsky (22-10-0, M-1: 12-7-0), o Belarus, may have positioned himself for another title shot by defeating Russian Alexey “Aseiniad” Makhno (13-5-0, 3-2-0), whose corner stopped the fight in the third round.
Kazak lightweight Damir Ismagulov (9-2-0, M-1: 5-1-0), ymladd y tu allan i Rwsia, won a three-round unanimous decision over Brazilian Rubenilton “Rubinho” Gellyg (16-4-0, M-1: 0-2-0), while Croatian middleweight Kristijan “Pacman” Arian (9-3-2 (M-1: 0-2-2) ac Talekh “Mae'r Azerbaijan Terminator” Nadzhafzade (4-1-1, M-1: 2-0-1) brwydro i gêm gyfartal tair rownd.
Yn gweithredu cerdyn rhagarweiniol, Pwysau plu Rwsia Timor Nagibin (8-2-0, M-1: 3-2-0) knocked out Russian Y Abdusalamov rbanali (6-3-0), M-1: 4-1-1) ibn the third round, French bantamweight MoktarLe Kabyle” Benkaci (12-6-0, M-1: 2-1-0) punched out Ukrainian Alexey Naumov (13-4-0, M-1: 1-3-0) in three rounds, Pwysau welter Rwsia Danila Prikaza (5-1-1, M-1: 3-1-0) won a hard fought three-round decision over Croatian veteran IvicaTerrorTruscek (31-28-0, M-1: 0-4-0), Ukrainian bantamweight Alexsandr Lunga (9-8-0, M-1: 1-0-0) took a three-round split decision from Russian Bair cartref (3-2-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Pwysau trwm golau Rwsia Artur Tyulparov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0) won his pro debut by way of an opening round submission by way of a guillotine choke over Czech Michal Kotalik (2-1-1, M-1: 0-1-0), and Russian welterweight Adam Bakaev (1-1-0, M-1: 1-0–0) cyflwyno MaksimMad MaxMelnik (2-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0).
Results and photo gallery below:
PRIF CERDYN
PRIF DIGWYDDIAD — M-1 CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Alexey Kuchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Rwsia
WDEC5
Murad Abdulaev (15-5-0, M-1: 3-3-0), Rwsia
(Kuchenko retained M-1 Challenge welterweight title)
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Artem Frolov (8-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Rwsia
WTKO1 (Punches – 2:11)
Luigi Fioravanti (26-15-0, M-1: 4-4-0) UDA
Kristijan Arian (9-3-2, M-1: 0-2-2, Croatia
D3
Talekh Nadzhafzade (4-1-1, M-1: 2-0-1), Azerbaijan
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Artiom Damkovsky (22-10-0, M-1: 12-7-0), Belarws
WTKO3 (Cornel rhoi'r gorau i weithio – 1:01)
Alexey Makhno (13-5-0, M-1: 3-2-0), Rwsia
Damir Ismagulov (9-2-0, M-1: 5-1-0), Russia by way of Kazakhstan
WDEC3
Rubenilton Pereira (16-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brasil
CERDYN RHAGARWEINIOL
Heavyweights GOLAU
Artur Tyulparov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rwsia
WSUB1 (Tagu Gilotîn – 0:47)
Michal Kotalik (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Gweriniaeth Tsiec
WELTERWEIGHTS
Danila Prikaza (5-1-1, M-1: 3-1-0), Rwsia
WDEC3
Ivica Truscek (31-28-0, M-1: 0-4-0), Croatia
Adam Bakaev (1-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rwsia
WSUB (Choke)
Maksim Melnik (2-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Ukfaine
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Timor Nagibin (8-2-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Rwsia
WTKO3 (Punches – 4:03)
Y Abdusalamov rbanali (6-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Rwsia
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Alexey Naumov (13-4-0, M-1: 2-2-0), Wcráin
WTKO3 (Punches – 4:08)
Moktar Benkaci (11-7-0, M-1: 1-2-0), Ffrainc
Alexsandr Lunga (9-8-0, M-1: 1-0-0) Wcráin
WDEC3WDEC3DEC3
Bair cartref (3-2-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Rwsia











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Four fights added to solid M-1 Challenge 72 prif gerdyn

Tachwedd 18 ym Moscow

ST. PETERSBURG, Rwsia (Tachwedd 3, 2016) – The M-1 Challenge 72 main card is set with the recent announcement of four interesting bouts, headlined by M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko‘s title defense against former title-holder Murad “Hunter” Abduleav, Tachwedd 18 ym Moscow, Rwsia.
M-1 Her 72 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition onwww.M1Global.TV. Bydd gwylwyr yn gallu gwylio'r ymladd rhagarweiniol a phrif cerdyn drwy fynd i gofrestru ar www.M1Global.TV. Gall Fans wylio'r holl gamau ar eu cyfrifiaduron, yn ogystal ag ar ffonau a thabledi smart Android ac Afal.
In addition to the rematch between Kunchenko (14-0-0, M-1: 6-0-0) and Abdulaev (15-4-0, M-1: 3-1-0), the lightweight fight between former champion Artiom Damkovsky ac Alexey “Aseiniad” Makhno had already been announced by M-1 Global.
Undefeated Russian middleweight Artem Frolov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), a strong striker and Combat Sambo master, faces American opponent Luigi “Mae'r Tank Eidalaidd” Fiorvanti (26-14-0, M-1: 4-3-0) battle with future title fight implications on the line for the winner.
Frolov is coming off a three-round unanimous decision over Rafael Xavier yn M-1 Her 70, while Fiorvanti is considered a good all-around fighter who is a former M-1 Challenge middleweight title challenger.
In a featherweight bout, fully recovered Kurbaneli Abdusalamor (6-2-0, M-1: 4-0-0) faces fellow Russian Timur Nagibin (7-2-0, M-1: 3-1-0). Abdusalamov has won four fights in a row, including his last 13 months ago against American Lee Morrison, which ended in a 3-round majority decision for the Russian fighter before he was sidelined with injuries.
Ysgafn Damir Ismagulov (8-2-0, M-1: 4-1-0), a native of Kazakhstan fighting out of Russia, meets Brazilian Rubenilton “Rubinho” Gellyg (16-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0). Ismagulov has won his last three fights, gan gynnwys 3ydd-knockout rownd o Raul Tutarauli yn y M-1 Her 66 Ymladd y Nos. Pereira is coming off a non-title fight loss by decision to M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Alexander Butenko.
Croatian middleweight Kristijan “Klitschko” Arian (9-3-1, M-1: 0-2-1) returns to action against Talekh “Mae'r Azerbaijan Terminator” Nadzhafzads (4-1-0, M-1: 2-0-0). Perak is seeking his first M-1 victory, Nadzhafzads hopes to improve his unbeaten M-1 record to 3-0.
Digwyddiadau i ddod:
Tachwedd. 18 – M-1 Her 72: Kunchenko vs. Abdulaev in Moscow, Rwsia
Rhagfyr. 9 – M-1 Her 73: Emeev vs. Tokov in Ingushetia, Rwsia
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