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

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M-1 CHALLENGE 74 Emaitza ofizialak

(R) Alexander Shlemenko kicked his way to another victory
MOSKUA (March 4, 2017) — Errusiako middleweight Alexander “Ekaitz” Shlemenko garaitu American Paul “Jaun” Bradley and undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexei Kunchenko retained his title last night in the loaded M-1 Challenge 75 card at Olympic Sports Complex in Moscow, Errusiak
A three-time Bellator champion, Shlemenko (55-9-0. 1 NC, 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), borrokan San Diego kanpo, 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), Errusiako, kept his professional MMA record intact with his 16garren irabazi, 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) co-feature-en.
(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 “Wolf Zuria” 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) kokatu du bere burua izenburua jaurtiketa bestearengatik, 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, Brasilgo argi heavyweight 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).
Aurretiazko txartela ekintzan, Errusiako middleweight Valery “Errusiako Hammer” 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) eta Errusiako Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1) hiru-txandan zozketa bat borrokatua, Russian welterweight 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 Grabinski (14-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Alemaniako, bigarren txandan.
Complete results & Argazki galeria behean:
Txartel nagusia
Ekitaldi nagusia – Middleweights
Alexander Shlemenko (55-9-0, 1 NC, M-1: 5-0-0), Errusiak
WDEC3
Paul Bradley (23-8-0, 2 NC, M-1: 0-1-0), USA
M-1 CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Alexei Kunchenko (16-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), Errusiak
WDEC5
Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Errusiak
(Kunchenko retained M-1 Challenge welterweight title)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Seregey Romanov (11-1-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Errusiak
WDEC3
Magomed Sultanakhmedov (18-6-0, M-1: 10-2-0), Errusiak
Lightweights
Maxim Divnich (12-2-0, M-1: 7-2-0), Errusiak
WTKO/KO2 (punches – 2:03)
Keon Caldwell (11-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), USA
LIGHT heavyweights
Carlos Eduardo (15-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brasilen
WDEC3
Boris Polezhay (15-4-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Ukrainako
AINTZIN CARD
Middleweights
Valery Myasinikov(11-1-2, M-1: 2-2-2), Errusiak.
WTKO/KO1 (punches – 2:59)
Amilcar Alves (15-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brasilen
WELTERWEIGHTS
Abubakar Mestoev (4-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Errusiak
WDEC3
Niko Samsonidse (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Alemanian
Danila Prikaza (6-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Errusiak
WSUB1 (atzerako biluzik choke – 1:54)
Arda Adas (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Alemanian
Lightweights
Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Errusiak
WSUB1 (beso-triangelu choke – 1:56)
Aleksey Sotnikov (4-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Ukrainako
Bok Kil Young (8-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Hego Korea
D3
Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Errusiak
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), Alemanian




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M-1 CHALLENGE 75 PISUAK OFIZIALA

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Ekitaldi nagusia – Middleweights – 3 X 5

(L) ALEXANDER SHLEMENKO (54-9-0, 1 NC, M-1: 4-0-0), Errusiak 184 1/2 kgs. (83.9 kg)
vs.
(R) PAUL BRADLEY (23-7-0, 2 NC, M-1: 0-0-0), USA 184 kgs. (83.6 kg)
M-1 CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 5 X 5
(L) Alexei KUNCHENKO (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Txapelduna, Errusiak 169 1/2 kgs. (77 kg)
vs.
(R) MAKSIM GRABOVICH (5-2-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Challenger, Errusiak 164 1/2 kgs. (74.8 kg)
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
SERGEY ROMANOV (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Errusiak 169 1/2 kgs. (77 kg)
MAGOMED SULTANAKHMEDOV (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0), Errusiak 169 1/2 kgs. (77.1 kg)
Lightweights — 3 X 5
MAXIM DIVNICH (12-2-0, M-1: 6-2-0), Errusiak 154 kgs. (70.1 kg)
vs.
KEON CALDWELL (11-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), USA 154 kgs. (70.1 kg)
LIGHT heavyweights – 3 X 5
BORIS POLEZHAY (15-5-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Ukrainako 204 1/2 kgs. (92.9 kg)
vs.
CARLOS EDUARDO (14-4-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brasilen 205 kgs. (93 kg)
AINTZIN CARD
Middleweights – 3 X 5
VALERY MYASINIKOV (10-1-2, M-1: 1-2-2), Errusiak. 187 kgs. (84.9 kg)
vs.
AMILCAR ALVES (15-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brasilen 187 kgs. (84.9 kg)
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
NIKO SAMSONIDSE (2-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Alemanian 154 kgs. (70 kg)
vs.
ABUBAKAR MESTOEV (3-0-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Errusiak 154 1/2 kgs. (70.2 kg)
ARDABoma YeADAS (8-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Alemanian 176 kgs. (80.0 kg)
vs.
DANILA PRIKAZA (5-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Errusiak 173 1/2 kgs. (78.9 kg)
Lightweights – 3 X 5
ALEKSEY SOTNIKOV (4-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Ukrainako 149 kgs. (67.8 kg)
vs.
ROMAN BOGATOV (0-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Errusiak 149 kgs. (67.9 kg)
BOK KIL YOUNG (8-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Hego Korea 145 kgs. (65.8 kg)
vs.
VIKTOR KOLESNIK (9-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Errusiak 145 kgs. (65.8 kg)
MOHAMED GRABINSKI (14-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Alemanian 158 kgs. (71.9 kg)
Vs.
RAUL TUTARAULI (7-4-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Georgia 158 1/2 kgs. (72.0 kg)

NOIZ: Ostirala, March 3, 2017

NON: Mosku, Errusiak
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M-1 Challenge 75 – March 3, 2017 – Mosku, Errusiak

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

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M-1 Challenge 75, March 3, Moskun, Errusiak
ST. PETERSBURG, Errusiak (Urtarrilaren 27, 2017) – American MMA veteran Paul “Jaun” Bradley has stepped up to meet the awesome challenge presented by 2016 M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Ekaitz” Shlemenko in the March 3rd M-1 Challenge 75 ekitaldi nagusia Moskun.
M-1 Challenge 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Ikusleak aurretiazko borrokak eta txartel nagusia ikustera saioa hasten den izena eman ahal izango dute www.M1Global.TV. Fans ekintza guztiak ikusi ahal izango dute beren ordenagailuetan, baita Android eta Apple smart telefono eta pilulak gisa.
A three-time Bellator champion, Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 NC, M-1: 4-0-0) garaitu ohia M-1 Challenge txapeldun Vyacheslav Vasilevsky last year in the M-1 Grand Prix Middleweight Championship semifinals and championship final, hurrenez hurren, by three-round majority decision and third-round submission (choke). Shlemenko vs. Vasilevsky I & II were also the M-1 Challenge 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, ordea, he’s a seasoned MMA veteran having fought in the UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator eta World Series Fighting.
The 33-year-old Bradley, borrokan San Diego kanpo (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 Alexei Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Errusiako, will defend his title in the co-feature against Maksin Grabovich (5-2-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Errusiako, 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 “Wolf Zuria” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0), while another American fighter, Arina 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), Ukrainako.
Rounding out a loaded M-1 Challenge 75 main card is a middleweight clash between Russian favorite Valery “Errusiako Hammer” Myasinikov (10-1-2, M-1: 1-1-2) and Spaniard Enoc konpontzen Torres (19-9-1, M-1: 5-6-1).
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M-1 Challenge 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburgo, Errusiak
M-1 Challenge 75 – March 3, 2017 – Mosku, Errusiak

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

M-1 Challenge 75, March 3, Moskun, Errusiak
ST. PETERSBURG, Errusiak (Urtarrilaren 23, 2017) – Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexei Kunchenko will now be challenged by fellow Russian Maksim Grabovich, who has replaced injured Shavkat Rakhmonov, March 3, at M-1 Challenge 75 Moskun.
M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Ekaitz” Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 NC, M-1: 4-0-0),the three-time Bellator champion, titular M-1 Challenge 75 against an opponent to soon be announced.
Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0), fighting out of Tyumen, Errusiak, is a Muay Thai specialist who captured his M-1 Challenge welterweight title belt last April at M-1 Challenge 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 Challenge 70 joan den irailean. His first title defense was Abendua 5 at M-1 Challenge 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 Challenge 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 “Wolf Zuria” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0).
M-1 Challenge 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Ikusleak aurretiazko borrokak eta txartel nagusia ikustera saioa hasten den izena eman ahal izango dute www.M1Global.TV. Fans ekintza guztiak ikusi ahal izango dute beren ordenagailuetan, baita Android eta Apple smart telefono eta pilulak gisa.
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M-1 Challenge 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburgo, Errusiak
M-1 Challenge 75 – March 3, 2017 – Mosku, Errusiak

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

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American lightweight
Keon Caldwell added to loaded card
March 3 Moskun, Errusiak

ST. PETERSBURG, Errusiak (Urtarrilaren 19, 2017) – M-1 Global has announced that 2016 M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Ekaitz” Shlemenko titular M-1 Challenge 75 Moskun.
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.
M-1 Challenge 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Ikusleak aurretiazko borrokak eta txartel nagusia ikustera saioa hasten den izena eman ahal izango dute www.M1Global.TV. Fans ekintza guztiak ikusi ahal izango dute beren ordenagailuetan, baita Android eta Apple smart telefono eta pilulak gisa.
Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 NC, M-1: 4-0-0), a three-time Bellator champion, garaitu ohia M-1 Challenge txapeldun Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (see picture above with Shlemenko on right) last year in the M-1 Grand Prix Middleweight Championship semifinals and championship final, hurrenez hurren, by three-round majority decision and third-round submission (choke). 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.
Bere azken ekintza In, Shlemenko stopped Kendall Grove in the second round of their main event fight on Warrior 162 last October in Memphis, Tennessee.
Alexander Shlemenko fighting in Russia is always a significant event,” M-1 Global lehendakari Vadim Finkelchtein esan, “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, oraindik. 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. Beraz, throughout the past month, we were waiting for Shlemenko to receive permission to fight in Russia. Orain, we have arranged for him to fight on M-1 Challenge 75. We’ve done a great job to make this possible and now hope that, Denbora honetan, we will be able to complete this exciting story.
Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexei Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Errusiako, will defend his title against an opponent to be announced, due to originally announced Kazakh challenger, unbeaten 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 “Wolf Zuria” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0) on the M-1 Challenge 75 Epaileak txartel.
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 13garren season of Ultimate Fighter, 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 at M-1 Challenge 54, gelditu Dzhambulat Kurbanov in the third round on punches in the Fight of the Night. In 2015, Divnich lost his first title defense by third-round knockout to Mansour Barnaoui at M-1 Challenge 57. Bere azken borroka batean, ARTIOM Damkovsky knocked out Divnich with a kick in the second-round of their fight this past September at M-1 Challenge 70.
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M-1 Challenge 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburgo, Errusiak
M-1 Challenge 75 – March 3, 2017 – Mosku, Errusiak

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

 

M-1 Challenge 75, March 3 Moskun, Errusiak
ST. PETERSBURG, Errusiak (Urtarrilaren 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, March 3 against unbeaten M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexei Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Errusiako, at M-1 Challenge 75 Moskun.
I wanted this fight badly and put a lot of effort into preparation for it,” a dejected Rakhmonov explained. “Zoritxarrez, 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.
Welterweight perspectiva Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) takes on Russian veteran Magomed “Wolf Zuria” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0) on the M-1 Challenge 75 Epaileak txartel.
M-1 Challenge 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Ikusleak aurretiazko borrokak eta txartel nagusia ikustera saioa hasten den izena eman ahal izango dute www.M1Global.TV. Fans ekintza guztiak ikusi ahal izango dute beren ordenagailuetan, baita Android eta Apple smart telefono eta pilulak gisa.
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M-1 Challenge 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburgo, Errusiak
M-1 Challenge 75 – March 3, 2017 – Mosku, Errusiak

Sergey Romanov preparing to ruin Magomed Sultanakhmedov’s comeback party

M-1 Challenge 75, March 3 Moskun, Errusiak
ST. PETERSBURG, Errusiak (Urtarrilaren 5, 2017) – Hot welterweight prospect Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov is training hard to ruin the comeback of Russian veteran Magomed “Wolf Zuria” Sultanakhmedov in an interesting match-up March 3 at M-1 Challenge 75 Errusian.

The M-1 Challenge 75 main event, featuring a battle of undefeated welterweights between defending champion Alexei Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Errusiako, takes on Kazakhstan challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0),was previously announced.
M-1 Challenge 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Ikusleak aurretiazko borrokak eta txartel nagusia ikustera saioa hasten den izena eman ahal izango dute www.M1Global.TV. Fans ekintza guztiak ikusi ahal izango dute beren ordenagailuetan, baita Android eta Apple smart telefono eta pilulak gisa.
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 M-1 Challenge at borrokatzeko 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 eta Pliinio Cruz, notables gehiago artean.
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 last October at M-1 Challenge 71, as well as a first-round stoppage via punches of Andreas Birgels this past June at M-1 Challenge 68.
I’ve been working on my strength,” Romanov said from his training camp, “because the champion in my weight class, Alexei 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, beraz,, we’ll see how that goes. Oraintxe bertan, 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. Petersburgo) but will soon go to Ryazan to wrestling training camp. Ondoren, 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. Orain, 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. Orain, 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 Challenge 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburgo, Errusiak
M-1 Challenge 75 – March 3, 2017 – Mosku, Errusiak

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

March 3 Moskun, Errusiak

ST. PETERSBURG, Errusiak (Urtarrilaren 2, 2017) – M-1 Global has announced a battle of undefeated fighters to headline M-1 Challenge 75 as M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexei Kunchenko takes on top challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov, March 3, Moskun, Errusiak.
M-1 Challenge 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Ikusleak aurretiazko borrokak eta txartel nagusia ikustera saioa hasten den izena eman ahal izango dute www.M1Global.TV. Fans ekintza guztiak ikusi ahal izango dute beren ordenagailuetan, baita Android eta Apple smart telefono eta pilulak gisa.
Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0), fighting out of Tyumen, Errusiak, used his tremendous Muay Thai skills to capture the coveted M-1 Challenge welterweight title belt last April at M-1 Challenge 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 Challenge 70 joan den irailean. His first title defense was December 5 at M-1 Challenge 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 Challenge 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 Challenge 67.
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Undefeated M-1 Challenge Welterweight Champion Alexey Kuchenko decisions Murad Abdulaev in rematch

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M-1 CHALLENGE 72 EMAITZAK
MOSKUA (Azaroa 19, 2016) – Bere lehen titulua defendatzeko, 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 Challenge 72 in Mowcow.
Kunchenko, fighting out of Tyumen, Errusiak, defeated defending champion Abdulaev, Errusiako, Etxean joan den apirilean M-1 Challenge 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 “Italiako Tank” 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), Bielorrusiako, may have positioned himself for another title shot by defeating Russian Alexei “Assignment” 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), Errusiako egindako borrokan, won a three-round unanimous decision over Brazilian Rubenilton “Rubinho” Pear (16-4-0, M-1: 0-2-0), while Croatian middleweight Kristijan “Pacman” Silver (9-3-2 (M-1: 0-2-2) eta Talekh “Azerbaijan Terminator The” Nadzhafzade (4-1-1, M-1: 2-0-1) hiru-txandan zozketa bat borrokatua.
Aurretiazko txartela ekintzan, Russian luma Timor Nagibin (8-2-0, M-1: 3-2-0) knocked out Russian Rbanali Abdusalamov The (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, Russian welterweight 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 hasiera (3-2-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Errusiako argi heavyweight 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) Aurkeztutako MaksimMad MaxMelnik (2-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0).
Results and photo gallery below:
Txartel nagusia
Ekitaldi nagusia — M-1 CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Alexey Kuchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Errusiak
WDEC5
Murad Abdulaev (15-5-0, M-1: 3-3-0), Errusiak
(Kuchenko retained M-1 Challenge welterweight title)
Middleweights
Artem Frolov (8-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Errusiak
WTKO1 (Puntzoiak – 2:11)
Luigi Fioravanti (26-15-0, M-1: 4-4-0) USA
Kristijan Perak (9-3-2, M-1: 0-2-2, Kroazia
D3
Talekh Nadzhafzade (4-1-1, M-1: 2-0-1), Azerbaijanen
Lightweights
ARTIOM Damkovsky (22-10-0, M-1: 12-7-0), Bielorrusiako
WTKO3 (Corner geldiaraztea – 1:01)
Alexey Makhno (13-5-0, M-1: 3-2-0), Errusiak
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), Brasilen
AINTZIN CARD
LIGHT heavyweights
Artur Tyulparov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Errusiak
WSUB1 (Guillotine Choke – 0:47)
Michal Kotalik (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Txekiar Errepublika
WELTERWEIGHTS
Danila Prikaza (5-1-1, M-1: 3-1-0), Errusiak
WDEC3
Ivica Truscek (31-28-0, M-1: 0-4-0), Kroazia
Adam Bakaev (1-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Errusiak
WSUB (Choke)
Maksim Melnik (2-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Ukfaine
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Timor Nagibin (8-2-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Errusiak
WTKO3 (Puntzoiak – 4:03)
Rbanali Abdusalamov The (6-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Errusiak
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Alexey Naumov (13-4-0, M-1: 2-2-0), Ukrainako
WTKO3 (Puntzoiak – 4:08)
Moktar Benkaci (11-7-0, M-1: 1-2-0), Frantzian
Alexsandr Lunga (9-8-0, M-1: 1-0-0) Ukrainako
WDEC3WDEC3DEC3
Bair hasiera (3-2-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Errusiak











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Four fights added to solid M-1 Challenge 72 Epaileak txartel nagusia

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ST. PETERSBURG, Errusiak (Azaroa 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 Alexei Kunchenko‘s title defense against former title-holder Murad “Hunter” Abduleav, Azaroa 18 Moskun, Errusiak.
M-1 Challenge 72 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition onwww.M1Global.TV. Ikusleak aurretiazko borrokak eta txartel nagusia ikustera saioa hasten den izena eman ahal izango dute www.M1Global.TV. Fans ekintza guztiak ikusi ahal izango dute beren ordenagailuetan, baita Android eta Apple smart telefono eta pilulak gisa.
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 eta Alexei “Assignment” 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 “Italiako Tank” 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 at M-1 Challenge 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.
Arina Damir Ismagulov (8-2-0, M-1: 4-1-0), a native of Kazakhstan fighting out of Russia, meets Brazilian Rubenilton “Rubinho” Pear (16-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0). Ismagulov has won his last three fights, barne bat 3rd-of Azken txandan Raul Tutarauli in the M-1 Challenge 66 Gauaren Fight. Pereira is coming off a non-title fight loss by decision to M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Alexander Butenko.
Croatian middleweight Kristijan “Klitschko” Silver (9-3-1, M-1: 0-2-1) returns to action against Talekh “Azerbaijan Terminator The” 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.
Datozen ekitaldiak:
Aza. 18 – M-1 Challenge 72: Kunchenko vs. Abdulaev in Moscow, Errusiak
Abendu. 9 – M-1 Challenge 73: Emeev vs. Tokov in Ingushetia, Errusiak
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