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In The Rage…… Urs Pablo Ortman

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SINT PETERSBURG, Rusland (Oktober 16, 2018) – Ongeslagen Zwitsers weltergewicht vooruitzicht Urs Pablo Ortman (8-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0) treedt op in de klas november 2 om de Russische veteraan uit te dagen Sergey Romanov (14-3-0, M-1: 5-2-0) bij M-1 Challenge 98 in Chelyabinsk, Rusland.

Ongeslagen M-1 Challenge middengewicht kampioen Artem Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 9-0-0) neemt het op tegen de Braziliaanse uitdager Bruno Blindado Silva (18-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0) in de M-1 Challenge 98 main event.

M-1 Challenge 98 zal worden live gestreamd vanuit Rusland in High Definition opwww.M1Global.TV. Kijkers kunnen de voorlopige gevechten en belangrijkste kaart bekijken door in te loggen op registreren op zal zijn www.M1Global.TV. Fans kunnen alle actie kijken op hun computers, alsmede op Android en Apple smartphones en tablets. M-1 Challenge 97 zal ook beschikbaar zijn opwww.FITE.TV (voorlopige kaart is gratis, $7.99 voor de belangrijkste kaart).

Ortmann, een Muay Thai-specialist, stapte onlangs in The Rage om zijn opkomende mixed-martial-arts-carrière te bespreken, inclusief zijn gevecht tegen Romanov:

Urs Pablo, je hebt een dubbele naam, hoe noemen je vrienden je??

ZITTEN: “Mijn vrienden noemen me alleen Urs en Pablo is mijn vechtnaam. Eerder was er een verschil tussen de echte ik en mijn vechtende alter ego; toen ik in de kooi stapte, werd ik wild. Tegenwoordig is het anders, now I do my best to stay calm when I fight. My goal now is to stay effective and demonstrate techniques in the clearest way possible.”

How did you start your MMA career and what do you like the most about fighting?

ZITTEN: “Eigenlijk, I started my martial arts career only when I turned 21. Before that I played basketball. Bij 21, Gabriel Sabo helped me join the fighting world. Eerste, I was not going to compete, but my trainer, Zyber Ruday, had seen my potential and helped me grow. I love both striking and grappling. In my career I have more submission victories, only because of the fact that I felt I was better on the ground than my opponents.”

What can you tell us about MMA in Switzerland? Who is the most noticeable fighter?

ZITTEN: “Yasubey Enomoto is a role model in MMA for me and a good friend of mine. MMA ontwikkelt zich de laatste tijd snel in Zwitserland, maar toch is de populariteit niet te vergelijken met wat we in Rusland zien. In ieder geval, er zijn MMA-sportscholen in bijna elke stad en ze hebben veel vechters met potentieel.”

Hoe ben je bij M-1 Global gekomen en hoe vind je het om in Rusland te vechten?

ZITTEN: “Voordat ik bij M-1 Global kwam, was ik al een keer in Rusland geweest tijdens Battle in the Mountains in Ingoesjetië, Ik vond het geweldig en het werd mijn doel om voor dit geweldige publiek te vechten tegen een aantal top tegenstanders.

“Ik heb heel hard gewerkt en ik heb al mijn MMA gewonnen, K-1 en Muay Thai-gevechten, dus First MMA Management raakte in mij geïnteresseerd, en heel snel nadat ik bij hen had getekend, kreeg ik mijn eerste gevecht in M-1 Global. I find it excellent that MMA has so much respect in Russia and that it is supported at such a high level that you can even see the President at some events. I have a great experience with Russian fans, who are very respectful. After my fights I’ve seen that they understand this sport really well, so I love fighting in Russia.”

Who would you like to fight the most in M-1 Global?

ZITTEN: “I would love to fight Alexey Kunchenko. I’ve seen many fights of his and it would be a tough challenge for me. I’m happy that he signed with the UFC and I hope one day I can follow him.”

What do you think about your upcoming fight against Sergey Kunchenko?

ZITTEN: “Sergey Romanov is one of the most dangerous welterweights on the M-1 Global roster. In zijn laatste gevecht maakte hij een aantal fouten en ik zou zeggen dat hij zichzelf versloeg. Fans van M-1 Global zullen genieten van ons gevecht en ik weet zeker dat de winnaar de volgende titelkandidaat moet worden. Ik veronderstel dat de winnaar zal worden geconfronteerd Maxim Grabovich in de strijd om de vacante titel.

“Ik weet dat dit gaat om een zware strijd worden. Een knock-out overwinning zou geweldig zijn, maar ik sta open voor elke gelegenheid om dit gevecht te beëindigen. Zoals altijd, Ik ga mijn tegenstander duwen vanaf de openingsbel.”

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Growing Russia vs. Brazil MMA rivalry continues

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Artem Frolov – Bruno Blindado Silva

M-1 Challenge middleweight championship

November. 2 bij M-1 Challenge 98 in Chelyabinsk, Rusland

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

M-1 Challenge 98 zal worden live gestreamd vanuit Rusland in High Definition op www.M1Global.TV. Kijkers kunnen de voorlopige gevechten en belangrijkste kaart bekijken door in te loggen op registreren op zal zijn www.M1Global.TV. Fans kunnen alle actie kijken op hun computers, alsmede op Android en Apple smartphones en tablets. M-1 Challenge 97 will also be isavailable on www.FITE.TV (voorlopige kaart is gratis, $7.99 voor de belangrijkste kaart).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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November. 2 bij M-1 Challenge 98 in Chelyabinsk, Rusland

SINT PETERSBURG, Rusland (Oktober 2, 2018) — Ongeslagen M-1 Challenge middengewicht kampioen Artem Frolov will put his title belt on the line November 2, when he takes on challenger Bruno Blindado Silva, hemelbekleding M-1 Challenge 98 in Chelyabinsk, Rusland.

M-1 Challenge 98 zal worden live gestreamd vanuit Rusland in High Definition op www.M1Global.TV. Kijkers kunnen de voorlopige gevechten en belangrijkste kaart bekijken door in te loggen op registreren op zal zijn www.M1Global.TV. Fans kunnen alle actie kijken op hun computers, alsmede op Android en Apple smartphones en tablets. M-1 Challenge 97 zal ook zijn beschikbaar op www.FITE.TV(voorlopige kaart is gratis, $7.99 voor de belangrijkste kaart).

The 27-year-old Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 9-0-0), uitvechten van Rusland, is one of the strongest Russian middleweights, as well as arguably the most well-rounded fighter in that weight class. He has an outstanding takedowns and ground game, but his striking game shouldn’t be overlooked. Negen van hem 11 opponents to date haven’t reached the finish, five stopped by knockout and four by submission. In het kort, Frolov is an extremely dangerous fighter, evident by his perfect professional record.

Frolov (bovenop) has a super ground attack

Silva (18-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0) earned his title shot in sensational fashion, knocking out MMA star Alexander Shlemenko (57-10-0) in the opening round of M-1 Challenge 93 afgelopen juni. The power-punching Brazilian embraced his underdog role, shockingly blasting Shlemenko (hieronder afgebeeld) at will. Silva’s lethal punching has resulted in 15 zijn 18 victims being stopped.

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Fighting in UFC dream come true for M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov

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Zeven. 15 at UFC Moscow vs. C.B. Dollaway

SINT PETERSBURG, Rusland (September 5, 2018) – Fighting in the UFC is a dream come true for undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), who will make his UFC debut September 15, fighting on the UFC Moskou card at Olympic Stadium in Moscow.

Frolov recently agreed on short notice (2 weken) to replace injured Omari Ashkedov against veteran American fighter C.B. “The Doberman” Dollaway (17-8-0).

Fighting at home in Russia, the 26-year-old Frolov won his M-1 Challenge title belt last October, when he took a unanimous decision from Caio Magalhaes bij M-1 Challenge 84. This past June at M-1 Challenge 93, Frolov made his first and lone title defense to date against Joe Riggs, who suffered a knee injury that led to a doctor’s stoppage in the second round.

Gisteren, Frolov sat down for a one-on-one interview:

How long have you working on a deal to sign with UFC?

AF: “My manager has been working on signing me with the UFC for a while, but until the last few days, we had no solid agreement. A few days ago, they finally offered me a contract and asked to step in to replace an injured fighter at UFC Moscow.

“I thought it over and decided it was a great opportunity to join the UFC, which I did not want to miss. I would not say this contract was a surprise for me, people have been working on it, so I was ready.”

How does it feel to sign with UFC?

AF: “I’m excited to sign with the best promotion in the world, but I know that my debut fight won’t be easy, I’m stepping in on a short notice just two weeks before the show. I was going to defend my belt in M-1 Global in a couple months, so now I need to cut weight fast. The most difficult thing is not just to cut weight, but afterwards to recover well. In the UFC, IVs are banned and you have to be extremely careful with supplements you take to recover.”

What shape are you in for this fight considering only two-week’s notice?

AF: “I was preparing for a fight in M-1 Global, so I’m in good shape. We are going to work on my speed now but first, I have to cut weight. Once in my career I took a fight on a short notice, I had three weeks to prepare and I won that fight by TKO in the second round.”

What do you know about your opponent, C.B. Dollaway?

AF: “I’ve seen a couple of C.B. Dollaway’s UFC fights, but I have never considered him as my opponent, so did not pay too much attention to him. There are many good fighters in the UFC, so I can’t say that I know a lot about my opponent. We don’t have not enough time to concentrate on him, so we’ll concentrate on me.”

When do you feel you can challenge the top UFC fighters in your weight class?

AF: “I’m not going to demand huge fights with the top opponents in the UFC. I’ll take my time and be ready to fight any opponent they’ll give me. I need time to get used to new conditions, tune up my preparation, and put in order the whole system and then I will be ready for any challenges.

“Everything is in our hands; nothing is impossible. If someone wants something badly, sets a goal and works hard to achieve it, he or she will succeed. I’m just a regular guy who had a dream to fight in the UFC and I made it. Dream big, set goals and achieve them!”

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M-1 Challenge middleweight champ Artem Frolov steps in to fight C.B. Dollaway, Zeven. 15, at UFC Moscow

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Artem Frolov (centrum) is the M-1 Challenge middleweight champion

SINT PETERSBURG, Rusland (September 4, 2018) — Ongeslagen M-1 Challenge middengewicht kampioen Artem Frolov will make his UFC debut, stepping in on short notice to replace injured Omari Ashkedov against battle-tested C.B. “The Doberman” Dollaway, September 15 op de UFC Moskou card at Olympic Stadium in Moscow.

“I am very happy for Artem,” M-1 Global president Vadim Finkelchtein zei, “but a little bit nervous because he accepted the fight on such a short notice, only two weeks before the fitht. I’m sure he will demonstrate his high level once again. I said it before that Artem is the second strongest middleweight in Russia, after Alexander Shlemenko, and he deserves this shot. Some may know that Artem was going to fight Bruno Blindado Silva, who defeated Shlemenko, and I’m happy to say that this fight will happen this fall.”

The 26-year-old Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), fighting at home out of Russia, captured his M-1 Challenge title belt last October, when he won a unanimous decision against Caio Magalhaes at M-1 Challenge 84. This past June at M-1 Challenge 93, Frolov made his first title defense versus Joe Riggs, who suffered a knee injury that led to a doctor’s stoppage in the second round.

Een solide allround jager, Frolov has won 5 fights by stoppage, along with four submission victories and two by decision.

Frolov (L) is shown here landing a powerful strike smack on Caio Magalhaes’ chin

American MMA veteran Dollaway (17-8-0), representing Tempe, Arizona, has been a UFC fighter for the past decade.

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Bruno Silva shocks Alexander Shlemenko in 1st round

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M-1 UITDAGING 93 RESULTATEN & PICTURES

CHELYABINSK, Rusland (Juni 1, 2018) – Braziliaanse middengewicht Bruno Silva shocked Alexander Shlemenko with an opening round stoppage to set-up a potential showdown with M-1 Challenge champion Artiom Frolov, who defeated American challenger Joe “Diesel” Riggs earlier this evening (Vr) bij M-1 Challenge 93 in Chelyabinsk, Rusland.

To say the least, Silva (18-6-0) was impressive in his M-1 Global debut, knocking out the former Bellator champion Shlemenko (56-11-1), bij de 2:54 van de eerste ronde. Russian star Shlemenko, who was the M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion, had been 6-0-0 in M-1 Global competition going into The Rage to take on Silva in the main event.

Silva pounded Shlemenko and finished him off here

Silva trapped Shlemenko on the ropes and unloaded a powerful barrage of punches to the head and body, as well as one well-executed knee to the face, leaving the Russian star out cold on his feet and the stunned crowed silent.

In de co-featured evenement, Frolov improved his perfect MMA pro record to 11-0-0, 8-0-0 in M-1 fights, when the doctor stopped the fight in the second round due to a knee injury suffered by Riggs, the former UFC fighter.

Frolov (bovenop) retained his M-1 Challenge middleweight title

Ukrainian flyweight Alexander Pletenko (14-4-0), also fighting for the first time in an M-1 Global event, won a third-round unanimous decision over Chris Kelades (12-4-0), the native of Greece who lives in Canada.

Russische lichtgewicht Alexey Makhno (18-6-0) nam een drie-ronde unaniem besluit vanRogerio Karranza (13-4-0), van Brazilië, while Finnish flyweight Mikael Silander (18-6-0) choked Nureles Aidarov (3-1-0), van Kirgizië, in een eerste ronde indiening.

Op de voorlopige kaart, Russian heavyweights Yuriy Fedorov (1-0-0) in his pro debut andnikolay Savilov (12-3-0) both used ground-and-pound attacks to defeat, respectievelijk, French heavyweight Charles-Henri Lucien (0-2-0) in round one and Nikolay Rachek (7-6-0), van Rusland, in het derde framedeel.

In a battle of Russian middleweights, Vladimir Migovich (1-2-0) won een drie-round unaniem besluit over Nikita Novikoov (5-3-0), South African middleweight Mark Hulme (6-2-0) submitted his Russian opponent, Vadim Shabadash (7-3-0), via a rear naked choke in the opening round.

Russische lichtgewicht Magomed Magomedov (9-2-0) won a three-round split decision over his countryman, Nikita Podkovalnikov (2-1-0), Russische bantamgewicht Sergey Klyuev'S (6-1-0) kimura forced previously undefeated Ilya Karetnikov (4-1-0), van Rusland, into first-round submission, en Pierre Ludet (4-0-0), van Frankrijk, locked a rear naked choke on Russian flyweight Egor Filidov (0-1-0) voor een eerste-ronde overwinning door indiening.

Complete Results and a picture gallery below:

Belangrijkste kaart

MAIN EVENT – Middleweights

Bruno Silva (18-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Brazilië

KO1 (stoten – 2:54)

Alexander Shlemenko (56-11-1, M-1: 6-1-0), Rusland

Co-functie – M-1 UITDAGING middengewicht kampioenschap

Artiom Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), Rusland

WKO2 (doctor stoppage /knee injury – 0:46)

Joe Riggs (47-18-1, M-1: 2-1-1), VS

vlieggewicht

Alexander Pletenko (14-4-0, M-1: 1-0-0-), Oekraïne

WDEC3

Chris Kelades (12-4-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Canada

Lichtgewichten

Alexey Makhno (18-6-0, M-1: 5-3-0), Rusland

WDEC3

Rogerio Karranca (13-4-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Brazilië

vlieggewicht

Mikael Silander (18-6-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Finland

WSUB1 (d'arce vernauwing – 4:26)

Nureles Aidarov (3-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Kirgizië

VOORAF CARD

ZWAARGEWICHTEN

Yuriy Fedorov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rusland

WTKO1 (ground and pound stoppage – 1:31)

Charles-Henri Lucien (0-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Frankrijk

nikolay Savilov (12-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Rusland

WTKO3 (ground and pound stoppage – 4:26)

Nikolay Rachek (7-6-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Rusland

Middleweights

Vladimir Migovich (1-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rusland

WDEC3

Nikita Novikov (5-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Rusland

Mark Hulme (6-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Zuid-Afrika

WSUB1 (achter naakte vernauwing – 2:20)

Vadim Shabadash (7-3-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Rusland

Lichtgewichten

Magomed Magomedov (9-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rusland

WDEC3

Nikita Podkovalnikov (1-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Rusland

Bantamweights

Sergey Klyuev (6-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Rusland

WSUB1 (Kimura – 2:25)

Ilya Karetnikov (4-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Rusland

vlieggewicht

Pierre Ludet (4-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Frankrijk

WSUB1 (achter naakte vernauwing – 3:36)

Egor Filidov (0-0-1, M-1: 0-0-1) , Rusland

Silva celebrated after his shocking vicrory over Shlemenko

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

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

Alexey Makhno (bovenop) won a hard fought decision over Rogerio Karranca

Mikael Silander (R) submitted Nureles Aidarovn en route to a first-round victory

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M-1 Challenge 93 Gewichten & Afbeeldingen

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SINT PETERSBURG, Rusland (Mei 31, 2018) – The official weight in was held today formorgen M-1 Challenge 93 at Chelyabinsk, Rusland.

American fighter Joe “Diesel” Riggs experienced a long, costly trip from the U.S. to Chelyabinsk to challenge undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artiom Frolov in the co-featured event.

“On my way to Russia,” Riggs explained his journey, “we took an Uber to get to the airport. We had an accident. I wanted to take another Uber, but the cops would not let me leave, because they wanted to send me to the hospital to get checked. One of my cornermen had to go to the hospital because he was seated in the part of the car that has been damaged.

“I called the guys in M-1 Global and told them I was not going to make the flight to California. They were freaking out and said there is no way I could miss the flight and come the next day because it would mess everything up. I bought tickets for another flight to California, which would give me around 40 minutes to get in on time for the connection flight to Moscow. I had a choice of either taking my bags and staying overnight in California or leaving my bags and flying right away to Russia. I chose the second option, left my bags, and made it to Moscow. Nu, I kind of regret that decision because it cost me around $20,000, which I will lose in sponsorship, but it’s all good, everything happens for a reason.

“Winning the belt would be a great end for my career. M-1 Global is a fantastic organization! This will be my fourth world title and it really means a lot for me. The guy I’m fighting, Artem Frolov, is not well-known, but he will probably be one of the best fighters I’ve ever fought! Anytime you fight for the title, you feel pressure. I was supposed to be the UFC champion when I was 22, but I would not show up for certain fights. I would not fight up to my potential and now I want to enter The Rage, show my best, and get that belt.”

Hieronder vind strijders’ weights and main-event pictures:

Belangrijkste kaart

MAIN EVENT – MIDDELWEIGHTS — 3 X 5

(R) Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko

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

vs.

(L) Bruno Silva (17-6-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brazilië 186.07 lbs. (84.4 kg)

Co-functie – M-1 UITDAGING middengewicht kampioenschap – 5 X 5

(R) Artiom Frolov (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Kampioen, Rusland 185.18 lbs. (84 kg)

vs.

(L) Joe “Diesel” Riggs (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1), Uitdager, VS 185.18 lbs. (84 kg)

vlieggewicht — 3 X 5

(L) Chris “De Griekse Assassin” Keldes (12-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Canada 124.56 lbs. (56.5 kg)

vs.

(R) Alexander Pletenko (13-4-0, M-1: 0-0-0-), Oekraïne 125 lbs. (56.7 kg)

Lichtgewichten – 3 X 5

(L) Rogerio Karranca (13-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brazilië 154.32 lbs. (70 kg)

vs.

(R) Alexey “Toewijzing” Makhno (17-6-0, M-1: 4-3-0), Rusland lbs. 161.82 lbs. (73.4 kg)

(yellow card) –

vlieggewicht – 3 X 5

(L) Mikael “schuit” Silander (17-6-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Finland 124.78 lbs. (56.6 kg)

vs.

(R) Nureles Aidarov (3-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Kirgizië 124.56 lbs. (56.5 kg)

VOORAF CARD

ZWAARGEWICHTEN – 3 X 5

Charles-Henri Lucien (0-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), France228.62 lbs. (103.7 kg)

vs.

Yuriy Fedorov (voor debuut), Rusland 260.15 lbs. (118 kg)

Nikolay Rachek (7-5-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 249.12 lbs. (113 kg)

vs.

nikolay Savilov (11-3-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Rusland 231.82 lbs. (105.15 kg)

Middleweights – 3 X 5

Nikita Novikov (5-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 184.42 lbs. (83.65 kg)

vs.

Vladimir Migovich (0-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 182.87 lbs. (82.95 kg)

Mark Hulme (5-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Zuid-Afrika 183.76 lbs. (83.35 kg)

vs.

Vadim Shabadash (7-2-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Rusland 184.64 lbs. (83.75 kg)

Lichtgewichten – 3 X 5

Magomed Magomedov (8-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 154.98 lbs. (70.3 kg)

vs.

Nikita Podkovalnikov (1-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 154.54 lbs. (70.1 kg)

Bantamweights – 3 X 5

Sergey Klyuev (5-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Rusland 135.14 lbs. (61.3 kg)

vs.

Ilya Karetnikov (4-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 128.97 lbs. (58.5 kg)

vlieggewicht – 3 X 5

Egor Filidov (Pro Debuut), Rusland 122.8 lbs. (55.7 kg)

vs.

Pierre Ludet (3-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Frankrijk, 125 lbs. (56.7 kg)

(alle gevechten & strijders onder voorbehoud)

WANNEER: Vrijdag, Juni 1, 2018

WAAR: Chelyabinsk, Rusland

PROMOTOR: M-1 Global

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IN THE RAGE INTERVIEW CHRIS “De Griekse Assassin” KELADES

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

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

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

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

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

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

CK: Elk gevecht is anders. Sometimes in a new environment it takes longer to feel the fight start and you have to read the opponent before you react too aggressively.”

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

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

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

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

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

Ongeslagen M-1 Challenge middengewicht kampioen Artem Frolov (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0) defends his title for the first time against American favorite Joe “Diesel” Riggs (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1) in de M-1 Challenge 93 co-featured evenement.

M-1 Challenge 93 zal worden live gestreamd vanuit Rusland in High Definition op www.M1Global.TV. Kijkers kunnen de voorlopige gevechten en belangrijkste kaart bekijken door in te loggen op registreren op zal zijnwww.M1Global.TV. Fans kunnen alle actie kijken op hun computers, alsmede op Android en Apple smartphones en tablets. M-1 Challenge 93 zal ook beschikbaar zijn opwww.FITE.TV(voorlopige kaart is gratis, $7.99 voor de belangrijkste kaart)

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IN THE RAGE INTEVIEW Artem Frolov

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CHELYABINSK, Rusland (Mei 29, 2018) – Ongeslagen M-1 Challenge middengewicht kampioen Artem Frolov (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0) defends his title for the first time this Friday against American favorite Joe “Diesel” Riggs (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1) in de M-1 Challenge 93 co-featured evenement, in Chelyabinsk, Rusland.

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

Artem Frolov (L) puts his perfect record and M-1 Challenge middleweight title belt on the line this Friday against Joe “Diesel” Riggs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

M-1 Challenge 93 zal worden live gestreamd vanuit Rusland in High Definition op www.M1Global.TV. Kijkers kunnen de voorlopige gevechten en belangrijkste kaart bekijken door in te loggen op registreren op zal zijn www.M1Global.TV. Fans kunnen alle actie kijken op hun computers, alsmede op Android en Apple smartphones en tablets. M-1 Challenge 93 zal ook beschikbaar zijn opwww.FITE.TV(voorlopige kaart is gratis, $7.99 voor de belangrijkste kaart)

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