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M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75, March 3, Moscow, Russia
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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, ka M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 Moscow.
M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Sefefo” Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 NC, M-1 ba-: 4-0-0),the three-time Bellator champion, tla sehlooho se reng M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 against an opponent to soon be announced.
Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1 ba-: 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-1 ba-Bothata ba 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 ba-Bothata ba 70 last September. His first title defense was December 5 ka M-1 ba-Bothata ba 72, in which Kunchenko won a 5-round unanimous decision over Abdulaev in a rematch.
Grabovich (5-2-0, M-1 ba-: 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 ba-Bothata ba 68, in which Grabovich won a three-round unanimous decision in the Fight of the Night.
In other announced main card fights, American lightweight Keon “The Black Assassin” Caldwell (11-3-0, M-1 ba-: 0-0-0) makes his M-1 Global debut against former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (12-2-0 (M-1 ba-: 6-2-0), while Russian welterweight prospect Sergey “Streetfighter” Romanov (10-1-0, M-1 ba-: 3-0-0) faces Russian veteran Magomed “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1 ba-: 10-1-0).
M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Bashebelli tla ba khona ho shebella selelekela lintoa le ka sehloohong karete ya ka logging pele ho ngodisa ka www.M1Global.TV. Fans may watch all the action on their computers, hammoho le ka Android le Apple Smart phone le matlapa a.
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M-1 ba-Bothata ba 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburg, Russia
M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 – March 3, 2017 – Moscow, Russia
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M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75, March 3 Moscow, Russia
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ST. Petersburg, Russia (January 9, 2017) – A serious knee injury requiring surgery has forced undefeated Kazakhstan challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1 ba-: 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-1 ba-: 7-0-0), ea Russia, ka M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 Moscow.
“I wanted this fight badly and put a lot of effort into preparation for it,” a dejected Rakhmonov explained. “Ka bomalimabe, 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 tsepo Sergey “Streetfighter” Romanov (10-1-0, M-1 ba-: 3-0-0) takes on Russian veteran Magomed “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1 ba-: 10-1-0) ka M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 karete ya.
M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Bashebelli tla ba khona ho shebella selelekela lintoa le ka sehloohong karete ya ka logging pele ho ngodisa ka www.M1Global.TV. Fans may watch all the action on their computers, hammoho le ka Android le Apple Smart phone le matlapa a.
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M-1 CHALLENGE EVENT CALENDAR:
M-1 ba-Bothata ba 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburg, Russia
M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 – March 3, 2017 – Moscow, Russia
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M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75, March 3 Moscow, Russia
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ST. Petersburg, Russia (January 5, 2017) – Hot welterweight prospect Sergey “Streetfighter” Romanov is training hard to ruin the comeback of Russian veteran Magomed “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov in an interesting match-up March 3 ka M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 a Russia.
The M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 ka sehloohong ketsahalo, featuring a battle of undefeated welterweights between defending champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1 ba-: 7-0-0), ea Russia, takes on Kazakhstan challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1 ba-: 4-0-0),was previously announced.
M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Bashebelli tla ba khona ho shebella selelekela lintoa le ka sehloohong karete ya ka logging pele ho ngodisa ka www.M1Global.TV. Fans may watch all the action on their computers, hammoho le ka Android le Apple Smart phone le matlapa a.
Due to a series of injuries, Sulktanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1 ba-: 10-1-0) has been inactive for the past five years, since he knocked out Tyson Jeffries in the second round of their 2011 loantša ka M-1 ba-Bothata ba 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 le Pliinio Cruz, har'a feta bahlomphehi.
His tremendous flair and style makes him a fan favorite, especially his “one-shoot, one-kill” attack. 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 ba-Bothata ba 71, as well as a first-round stoppage via punches of Andreas Birgels this past June at M-1 ba-Bothata ba 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, e le, we’ll see how that goes. Hona joale, 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. Ka nako eo, 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. Hona joale, we need to reevaluate him. He was a good fighter who trains at ‘Gorets’ where 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. Hona joale, 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 EVENT CALENDAR:
M-1 ba-Bothata ba 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburg, Russia
M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 – March 3, 2017 – Moscow, Russia
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March 3 Moscow, Russia
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ST. Petersburg, Russia (January 2, 2017) – M-1 Global has announced a battle of undefeated fighters to headline M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 as M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko takes on top challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov, March 3, Moscow, Russia.
M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Bashebelli tla ba khona ho shebella selelekela lintoa le ka sehloohong karete ya ka logging pele ho ngodisa ka www.M1Global.TV. Fans ka 'na shebella tsohle tse ka khato ka lik'homphieutha tsa bona, hammoho le ka Android le Apple Smart phone le matlapa a.
Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1 ba-: 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-1 ba-Bothata ba 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 ba-Bothata ba 70 last September. His first title defense was December 5 ka M-1 ba-Bothata ba 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 ba-: 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 ba-Bothata ba 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 ba-Bothata ba 67.
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M-1 ba-Bothata ba 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburg, Russia
M-1 ba-Bothata ba 75 – March 3, 2017 – Moscow, Russia
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November 18 Moscow
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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 “Hunter” Abduleav, November 18 Moscow, Russia.
M-1 ba-Bothata ba 72 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition onwww.M1Global.TV. Bashebelli tla ba khona ho shebella selelekela lintoa le ka sehloohong karete ya ka logging pele ho ngodisa ka www.M1Global.TV. Fans may watch all the action on their computers, hammoho le ka Android le Apple Smart phone le matlapa a.
In addition to the rematch between Kunchenko (14-0-0, M-1 ba-: 6-0-0) and Abdulaev (15-4-0, M-1 ba-: 3-1-0), the lightweight fight between former champion Artiom Damkovsky le Alexey “Mosebetsi” Makhno had already been announced by M-1 Global.
Undefeated Russian middleweight Artem Frolov (7-0-0, M-1 ba-: 4-0-0), a strong striker and Combat Sambo master, faces American opponent Luigi “The Setaliana Tank” Fiorvanti (26-14-0, M-1 ba-: 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 ka M-1 ba-Bothata ba 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 ba-: 4-0-0) faces fellow Russian Bochabela ho Nagibin (7-2-0, M-1 ba-: 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.
Bobebe Damir Ismagulov (8-2-0, M-1 ba-: 4-1-0), a native of Kazakhstan fighting out of Russia, meets Brazilian Rubenilton “Rubinho” Pere (16-3-0, M-1 ba-: 0-1-0). Ismagulov has won his last three fights, ho akarelletsa le 3rd,-ho pota-pota knockout ea Raul, Tutarauli ka M-1 ba-Bothata ba 66 Ntoa ea Night. Pereira is coming off a non-title fight loss by decision to M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Alexander Butenko.
Croatian middleweight Kristijan “Klitschko” Silevera (9-3-1, M-1 ba-: 0-2-1) returns to action against Talekh “The Azerbaijan Terminator” Nadzhafzads (4-1-0, M-1 ba-: 2-0-0). Perak is seeking his first M-1 victory, Nadzhafzads hopes to improve his unbeaten M-1 record to 3-0.
Upcoming Events:
Nov. 18 – M-1 ba-Bothata ba 72: Kunchenko vs. Abdulaev in Moscow, Russia
Aug. 9 – M-1 ba-Bothata ba 73: Emeev vs.. Tokov in Ingushetia, Russia
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