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

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M-I CHALLENGE 74 LICTOR RESULTS

(R) Alexander Shlemenko kicked his way to another victory
MOSCOW (March 4, 2017) — Russian middleweight Alexander “Tempestatem” Shlemenko percussitque American Paul “The Gentleman” Bradley and undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko retained his title last night in the loaded M-I provocare 75 card at Olympic Sports Complex in Moscow, Russia
A three-time Bellator champion, Shlemenko (55-9-0. 1 NC, M, I: 5-0-0) spoiled the M-1 Global debut of former Ring of Combat champion Bradley (23-8-0, M, I: 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, I: 8-0-0), of Russia, kept his professional MMA record intact with his 16th victoria, half of which in M-1 Global competition, with a five-round unanimous decision over fellow countryman Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M, I: 4-1-0) in co-pluma.
(R) — Alexey Kunchenko cruised to his 16th pro win with a defeat
Popular Russian welterweight Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (11-1-0, M, I: 4-0-0) made a strong statement as a legitimate title contender with his three-round unanimous decision over Russian MMA veteran Mogamed “Lupus Albo” Sultanakhmedov (18-6-0, M, I: 10-2-0), the former M-1 Selection middleweight champion.
Former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (13-2-0, M, I: 7-2-0) posuit se in alium offa title, stopping American KeonThe Black AssassinCaldwell (11-4-0, M, I: 0-1-0) on punches in the second round.
In the final main card fight, Brasiliensium lux heavyweight Carlos “Cachorrao” Eduardo (15-4-0, M, I: 1-0-0) made an impressive M-1 Global debut, taking a three-round decision from his Ukrainian opponent, BorisBoraPolezhay (15-6-0, M, I: 1-1-0).
In praevia card actio, Russian middleweight ValeryThe Russian Hammer” Myasinikov (11-1-2, M, I: 2-1-2) lived up to his nickname with an opening-round knockout of Brazilian Amilcar Alves (15-11-0, M, I: 0-1-0), undefeated Russian welterweight Abubakar Mestoev (4-0-0, M, I: 4-0-0) took a three-round unanimous decision from German Niko Samsonidse (2-1-0, M, I: 0-1-0), pro-debuting Russian lightweight Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M, I: 1-0-0) used an arm-triangle choke to submit Ukrainian Aleksey Sotnikov (4-2-0, M, I: 0-1-0), South Korean Bok Kil Young (8-2-1, M, I: 0-0-1) et Russian Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M, I: 0-0-1) pugnabat per circuitum triplici du-, Russian welterweight Danila Prikaza (6-1-0, M, I: 4-1-0) locked in a rear-naked choke hold to defeat German ArdaBoma YeAdas (8-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0) by first-round submission, and Georgian lightweight Raul Tutarauli (8-4-0, M, I: 4-1-0) punched out Mohamed GrabinskEGO (14-4-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Germaniae, in secundo circuitu.
Complete results & photo inferius:
CARD PRINCEPS
PRINCEPS EXITUS – MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Alexander Shlemenko (55-9-0, 1 NC, M, I: 5-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Paul Bradley (23-8-0, 2 NC, M, I: 0-1-0), USA
M-I RESPONSO welterweight VINDICIAE
Alexey Kunchenko (16-0-0, M, I: 8-0-0), Russia
WDEC5
Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M, I: 4-1-0), Russia
(Kunchenko retained M-1 Challenge welterweight title)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Seregey Romanov (11-1-0, M, I: 4-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Magomed Sultanakhmedov (18-6-0, M, I: 10-2-0), Russia
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Maxim Divnich (12-2-0, M, I: 7-2-0), Russia
WTKO/KO2 (pugnis – 2:03)
Keon Caldwell (11-4-0, M, I: 0-1-0), USA
LUX heavyweights
Carlos Eduardo (15-4-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Brazil
WDEC3
Boris Polezhay (15-4-0, M, I: 1-1-0), Ucraina
CARD PRIMUS
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Valery Myasinikov(11-1-2, M, I: 2-2-2), Russia.
WTKO/KO1 (pugnis – 2:59)
Amilcar Alves (15-2-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Brazil
WELTERWEIGHTS
Abubakar Mestoev (4-0-0, M, I: 4-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Niko Samsonidse (2-1-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Germania
Danila Prikaza (6-1-0, M, I: 4-1-0), Russia
WSUB1 (rear, nudi suffocant – 1:54)
Arda Adas (8-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Germania
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M, I: 1-0-0), Russia
WSUB1 (arm-triangulum suffocat – 1:56)
Aleksey Sotnikov (4-1-0, M, I: 0-0-0), Ucraina
Bok Kil Young (8-2-1, M, I: 0-0-1), Meridiem Korea
D3
Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M, I: 0-0-1), Russia
Raul Tutarauli (8-4-0, M, I: 4-1-0), Georgia
WTKO/KO2 (pugnis – 3:50)
Mohamed Grabinski (14-4-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Germania




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M-I CHALLENGE 75 LICTOR WEIGHTS

CARD PRINCEPS

PRINCEPS EXITUS – MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

(L) ALEXANDER SHLEMENKO (54-9-0, 1 NC, M, I: 4-0-0), Russia 184 1/2 lbs. (83.9 kg)
vs.
(R) PAUL BRADLEY (23-7-0, 2 NC, M, I: 0-0-0), USA 184 lbs. (83.6 kg)
M-I RESPONSO welterweight VINDICIAE – 5 X 5
(L) Alexey KUNCHENKO (15-0-0, M, I: 7-0-0), Champion, Russia 169 1/2 lbs. (77 kg)
vs.
(R) MAKSIM GRABOVICH (5-2-0, M, I: 4-0-0), Aemulator, Russia 164 1/2 lbs. (74.8 kg)
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
SERGEY ROMANOV (10-1-0, M, I: 3-0-0), Russia 169 1/2 lbs. (77 kg)
MAGOMED SULTANAKHMEDOV (18-5-0, M, I: 10-1-0), Russia 169 1/2 lbs. (77.1 kg)
LIGHTWEIGHTS — 3 X 5
MAXIM DIVNICH (12-2-0, M, I: 6-2-0), Russia 154 lbs. (70.1 kg)
vs.
KEON CALDWELL (11-3-0, M, I: 0-0-0), USA 154 lbs. (70.1 kg)
LUX heavyweights – 3 X 5
BORIS POLEZHAY (15-5-0, M, I: 1-0-0), Ucraina 204 1/2 lbs. (92.9 kg)
vs.
CARLOS EDUARDO (14-4-0, M, I: 0-0-0), Brazil 205 lbs. (93 kg)
CARD PRIMUS
MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
VALERY MYASINIKOV (10-1-2, M, I: 1-2-2), Russia. 187 lbs. (84.9 kg)
vs.
AMILCAR ALVES (15-1-0, M, I: 0-0-0), Brazil 187 lbs. (84.9 kg)
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
NIKO SAMSONIDSE (2-0-0, M, I: 0-0-0), Germania 154 lbs. (70 kg)
vs.
ABUBAKAR MESTOEV (3-0-0, M, I: 3-0-0), Russia 154 1/2 lbs. (70.2 kg)
ARDABoma YeADAS (8-2-0, M, I: 0-0-0), Germania 176 lbs. (80.0 kg)
vs.
DANILA PRIKAZA (5-1-0, M, I: 3-1-0), Russia 173 1/2 lbs. (78.9 kg)
LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
ALEKSEY SOTNIKOV (4-1-0, M, I: 0-0-0), Ucraina 149 lbs. (67.8 kg)
vs.
ROMAN BOGATOV (0-0-0, M, I: 0-0-0), Russia 149 lbs. (67.9 kg)
BOK KIL YOUNG (8-2-0, M, I: 0-0-0), Meridiem Korea 145 lbs. (65.8 kg)
vs.
VIKTOR KOLESNIK (9-2-0, M, I: 0-0-0), Russia 145 lbs. (65.8 kg)
MOHAMED GRABINSKI (14-3-0, M, I: 0-0-0), Germania 158 lbs. (71.9 kg)
Vs.
Raul TUTARAULI (7-4-0, M, I: 3-1-0), Georgia 158 1/2 lbs. (72.0 kg)

POSTQUAM: Friday, March 3, 2017

UBI: Moscow, Russia
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American middleweight Paul Bradley Steps up to challenge “Tempestatem” Alexander Shlemenko in main event

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M-I provocare 75, March 3, in Moscoviae, Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 27, 2017) – American MMA veteran Paul “The Gentleman” Bradley has stepped up to meet the awesome challenge presented by 2016 M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Tempestatem” Shlemenko in the March 3rd M-I provocare 75 main event in Moscow.
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A three-time Bellator champion, Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 NC, M, I: 4-0-0) percussit prioris M-I Challenge fortissimus Vyacheslav Vasilevsky last year in the M-1 Grand Prix Middleweight Championship semifinals and championship final, respective;, by three-round majority decision and third-round submission (suffocat). Shlemenko vs. Vasilevsky I & II were also the M-I provocare 68 & 64 Fights of the Night.
Former Ring of Combat champion Bradley (23-7-0, M, I: 0-0-0) will be making his M-1 Challenge debut, tamen, he’s a seasoned MMA veteran having fought in the UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator et Mundus Series de Bellator.
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, I: 7-0-0), of Russia, will defend his title in the co-feature against Maksin Grabovich (5-2-0, M, I: 4-0-0), of Russia, who replaced injured Kazakh challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M, I: 4-0-0).
Russian welterweight prospect Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (10-1-0, M, I: 3-0-0) meets Russian veteran Magomed “Lupus Albo” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M, I: 10-1-0), while another American fighter, PERFUSORIUS KeonThe Black AssassinCaldwell (11-3-0, M, I: 0-0-0), will make his M-1 Global debut against former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (12-2-0, M, I: 6-2-0), Ucraina.
Rounding out a loaded M-I provocare 75 main card is a middleweight clash between Russian favorite ValeryThe Russian HammerMyasinikov (10-1-2, M, I: 1-1-2) and Spaniard Torres Enoc Solves (19-9-1, M, I: 5-6-1).
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M-I provocare 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – S.. Petersburg, Russia
M-I provocare 75 – March 3, 2017 – Moscow, Russia

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

M-I provocare 75, March 3, in Moscoviae, Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 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, March 3, at M-I provocare 75 in Moscoviae.
M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Tempestatem” Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 NC, M, I: 4-0-0),the three-time Bellator champion, Vivamus scelerisque voluntatem M-I provocare 75 against an opponent to soon be announced.
Kunchenko (15-0-0, M, I: 7-0), fighting out of Tyumen, Russia, is a Muay Thai specialist who captured his M-1 Challenge welterweight title belt last April at M-I provocare 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-I provocare 70 last September. His first title defense was December 5 at M-I provocare 72, in which Kunchenko won a 5-round unanimous decision over Abdulaev in a rematch.
Grabovich (5-2-0, M, I: 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-I provocare 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 AssassinCaldwell (11-3-0, M, I: 0-0-0) makes his M-1 Global debut against former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (12-2-0 (M, I: 6-2-0), while Russian welterweight prospect Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (10-1-0, M, I: 3-0-0) faces Russian veteran Magomed “Lupus Albo” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M, I: 10-1-0).
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M-I provocare 75 – March 3, 2017 – Moscow, Russia

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

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American lightweight
Keon Caldwell added to loaded card
March 3 in Moscoviae, Russia

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 19, 2017) – M-1 Global has announced that 2016 M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Tempestatem” Shlemenko Vivamus scelerisque voluntatem M-I provocare 75 in Moscoviae.
It has also been announced that American lightweight KeonThe Black AssassinCaldwell 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 NC, M, I: 4-0-0), a three-time Bellator champion, percussit prioris M-I Challenge fortissimus Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (see picture above with Shlemenko on right) last year in the M-1 Grand Prix Middleweight Championship semifinals and championship final, respective;, by three-round majority decision and third-round submission (suffocat). 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.
In novissimis eius actio, Shlemenko stopped Nemus Kendall 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,” I M-Global praeses Vadim Finkelchtein dixit, “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 Praefectus urbi 2016 isn’t over, tamen. 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. So, throughout the past month, we were waiting for Shlemenko to receive permission to fight in Russia. Autem, we have arranged for him to fight on M-I provocare 75. We’ve done a great job to make this possible and now hope that, hoc tempore, we will be able to complete this exciting story.
Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M, I: 7-0-0), of Russia, will defend his title against an opponent to be announced, due to originally announced Kazakh challenger, invicto Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M, I: 4-0-0), withdrawing due to a knee injury.
Russian welterweight prospect Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (10-1-0, M, I: 3-0-0) faces Russian veteran Magomed “Lupus Albo” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M, I: 10-1-0) in M-I provocare 75 card.
Caldwell (11-3-0, M, I: 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 13th season of Ultimate Pugnator, 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-I provocare 54, cum stetissent 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-I provocare 57. In ultimo proelio, Artiom Damkovsky knocked out Divnich with a kick in the second-round of their fight this past September at M-I provocare 70.
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M-I provocare 75 – March 3, 2017 – Moscow, Russia

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

 

M-I provocare 75, March 3 in Moscoviae, Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 9, 2017) – A serious knee injury requiring surgery has forced undefeated Kazakhstan challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M, I: 4-0-0) to withdraw from his first title fight, March 3 against unbeaten M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M, I: 7-0-0), of Russia, at M-I provocare 75 in Moscoviae.
I wanted this fight badly and put a lot of effort into preparation for it,” a dejected Rakhmonov explained. “Infeliciter, 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 prospectu Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (10-1-0, M, I: 3-0-0) takes on Russian veteran Magomed “Lupus Albo” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M, I: 10-1-0) in M-I provocare 75 card.
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M-I provocare 75 – March 3, 2017 – Moscow, Russia

Sergey Romanov preparing to ruin Magomed Sultanakhmedov’s comeback party

M-I provocare 75, March 3 in Moscoviae, Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 5, 2017) – Hot welterweight prospect Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov is training hard to ruin the comeback of Russian veteran Magomed “Lupus Albo” Sultanakhmedov in an interesting match-up March 3 M, I ad provocare 75 in Russia.

The M-I provocare 75 principale eventus, featuring a battle of undefeated welterweights between defending champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M, I: 7-0-0), of Russia, takes on Kazakhstan challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M, I: 4-0-0),was previously announced.
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Due to a series of injuries, Sulktanakhmedov (18-5-0, M, I: 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, I ad pugnam provocare, 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 atque Pliinio Cruz, Inter 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 last October at M-I provocare 71, as well as a first-round stoppage via punches of Andreas Birgels this past June at M-I provocare 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, ita, we’ll see how that goes. Nunc, 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 (S.. Petersburg) but will soon go to Ryazan to wrestling training camp. Ergo, 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. Autem, 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. Autem, 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-I provocare 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – S.. Petersburg, Russia
M-I provocare 75 – March 3, 2017 – Moscow, Russia

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

March 3 in Moscoviae, Russia

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 2, 2017) – M-1 Global has announced a battle of undefeated fighters to headline M-I provocare 75 as M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko takes on top challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov, March 3, in Moscoviae, Russia.
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Kunchenko (15-0-0, M, I: 7-0), fighting out of Tyumen, Russia, used his tremendous Muay Thai skills to capture the coveted M-1 Challenge welterweight title belt last April at M-I provocare 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-I provocare 70 last September. His first title defense was December 5 at M-I provocare 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, I: 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-I provocare 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 vehentium in the first-round last June at M-I provocare 67.
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M-I provocare 75 – March 3, 2017 – Moscow, Russia

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

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M-I CHALLENGE 72 RESULTS
MOSCOW (November 19, 2016) – In primo title defense, M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kuchenko(15-0-0, M, I: 7-0-0) won a five-round decision over challenger Murad “Venator” Abdulaev (15-5-0, M, I: 3-3-0) last night in a rematch to headline M-I provocare 72 in Mowcow.
Kunchenko, fighting out of Tyumen, Russia, defeated defending champion Abdulaev, of Russia, at Aprile M-I provocare 65 when he was unable to continue in round four.
Rising Russian middleweight star Artem stairs (8-0-0, M, I: 5-0-0) also remained unbeaten, stopping veteran American fighter Luigi “The Italian Tank” Fioravanti (26-15-0, M, I: 4-4-0), a former M-1 Challenge middleweight title challenger, vapulet in foramen in circuitu.
Former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Artiom Damkovsky (22-10-0, M, I: 12-7-0), Belarus, may have positioned himself for another title shot by defeating Russian Alexey “Assignatione” Makhno (13-5-0, 3-2-0), whose corner stopped the fight in the third round.
Kazak lightweight Damir Ismagulov (9-2-0, M, I: 5-1-0), pugnae de Russia, won a three-round unanimous decision over Brazilian RubeniltonRubinho” Pirum (16-4-0, M, I: 0-2-0), while Croatian middleweight Kristijan “Pacman” Argentum (9-3-2 (M, I: 0-2-2) atque TalekhThe Azerbaijan TerminatorNadzhafzade (4-1-1, M, I: 2-0-1) pugnabat per circuitum triplici du-.
In praevia card actio, Russian Featherweight Timor Nagibin (8-2-0, M, I: 3-2-0) knocked out Russian The rbanali Abdusalamov (6-3-0), M, I: 4-1-1) ibn the third round, French bantamweight MoktarLe Kabyle” Benkaci (12-6-0, M, I: 2-1-0) punched out Ukrainian Alexey Naumov (13-4-0, M, I: 1-3-0) in three rounds, Russian welterweight Danila Prikaza (5-1-1, M, I: 3-1-0) won a hard fought three-round decision over Croatian veteran IvicaTerrorTruscek (31-28-0, M, I: 0-4-0), Ukrainian bantamweight Alexsandr Lunga (9-8-0, M, I: 1-0-0) took a three-round split decision from Russian Bair Shtepin (3-2-0, M, I: 0-2-0), Russian lux heavyweight Artur Tyulparov (1-0-0, M, I: 1-0-0) won his pro debut by way of an opening round submission by way of a guillotine choke over Czech Michol Kotalik (2-1-1, M, I: 0-1-0), and Russian welterweight Adam Bakaev (1-1-0, M, I: 1-0–0) submitted MaksimMad MaxMelnik (2-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0).
Results and photo gallery below:
CARD PRINCEPS
PRINCEPS EXITUS — M-I RESPONSO welterweight VINDICIAE
Alexey Kuchenko (15-0-0, M, I: 7-0-0), Russia
WDEC5
Murad Abdulaev (15-5-0, M, I: 3-3-0), Russia
(Kuchenko retained M-1 Challenge welterweight title)
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Artem stairs (8-0-0, M, I: 5-0-0), Russia
WTKO1 (Vapulet – 2:11)
Luigi Fioravanti (26-15-0, M, I: 4-4-0) USA
Argentum Kristijan (9-3-2, M, I: 0-2-2, Croatia
D3
Talekh Nadzhafzade (4-1-1, M, I: 2-0-1), Adrabigania
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Artiom Damkovsky (22-10-0, M, I: 12-7-0), Belarus
WTKO3 (Corner Stoppage – 1:01)
Alexey Makhno (13-5-0, M, I: 3-2-0), Russia
Damir Ismagulov (9-2-0, M, I: 5-1-0), Russia by way of Kazakhstan
WDEC3
Rubenilton Pereira (16-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Brazil
CARD PRIMUS
LUX heavyweights
Artur Tyulparov (1-0-0, M, I: 1-0-0), Russia
WSUB1 (Guillotine Choke – 0:47)
Michol Kotalik (2-1-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Czech Republic
WELTERWEIGHTS
Danila Prikaza (5-1-1, M, I: 3-1-0), Russia
WDEC3
Ivica Truscek (31-28-0, M, I: 0-4-0), Croatia
Adam Bakaev (1-1-0, M, I: 1-0-0), Russia
WSUB (Choke)
Maksim Melnik (2-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Ukfaine
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Timor Nagibin (8-2-0, M, I: 4-1-0), Russia
WTKO3 (Vapulet – 4:03)
The rbanali Abdusalamov (6-3-0, M, I: 4-1-0), Russia
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Alexey Naumov (13-4-0, M, I: 2-2-0), Ucraina
WTKO3 (Vapulet – 4:08)
Moktar Benkaci (11-7-0, M, I: 1-2-0), Gallia
Alexsandr Lunga (9-8-0, M, I: 1-0-0) Ucraina
WDEC3WDEC3DEC3
Bair Shtepin (3-2-0, M, I: 0-2-0), Russia











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Four fights added to solid M-1 Challenge 72 main card

November 18 in Moscoviae

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (November 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 “Venator” Abduleav, November 18 in Moscoviae, Russia.
M-I provocare 72 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition onwww.M1Global.TV. Spectatores pugnae summa verti posset intueri card per colligationem in subcriptio www.M1Global.TV. Fans may watch all the action on their computers, Apple Android captiosus phones et dextralia necnon.
In addition to the rematch between Kunchenko (14-0-0, M, I: 6-0-0) and Abdulaev (15-4-0, M, I: 3-1-0), the lightweight fight between former champion Artiom Damkovsky atque Alexey “Assignatione” Makhno had already been announced by M-1 Global.
Undefeated Russian middleweight Artem stairs (7-0-0, M, I: 4-0-0), a strong striker and Combat Sambo master, faces American opponent Luigi “The Italian Tank” Fiorvanti (26-14-0, M, I: 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-I provocare 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, I: 4-0-0) faces fellow Russian Timur Nagibin (7-2-0, M, I: 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.
Lightweight Damir Ismagulov (8-2-0, M, I: 4-1-0), a native of Kazakhstan fighting out of Russia, meets Brazilian RubeniltonRubinho” Pirum (16-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0). Ismagulov has won his last three fights, includens 3rd-knockout circuitu of Raul Tutarauli in M-I provocare 66 De proelium Nocte. Pereira is coming off a non-title fight loss by decision to M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Alexander Butenko.
Croatian middleweight Kristijan “Klitschko” Argentum (9-3-1, M, I: 0-2-1) returns to action against TalekhThe Azerbaijan TerminatorNadzhafzads (4-1-0, M, I: 2-0-0). Perak is seeking his first M-1 victory, Nadzhafzads hopes to improve his unbeaten M-1 record to 3-0.
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Nov. 18 – M-I provocare 72: Kunchenko vs. Abdulaev in Moscow, Russia
Dec. 9 – M-I provocare 73: Emeev vs. Tokov in Ingushetia, Russia
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