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2017 M-1 Global Prospect of the Year Rising flyweight star Arman Ashimov

Arman Ashimov is shown above putting Rodrigo Melonio to sleep
Saint Petersburg, Rosia (Janoary 18, 2018) – Rising flyweight Arman Ashimov has been named the 2017 M-1 Global Prospect of the Year.
Ashimov (7-2-1, M-1: 2-0-0), 26, made his M-1 Global debut last July in M-1 Challenge 81, in which he stopped previously undefeated Gadzhimurad Aliev (6-0-0), ny Rosia, with one punch in round two.
Last November, Ashimov positioned himself for a title shot with an impressive opening-round knockout via punches of Brazilian veteran Rodrigo Melonio (16-3-0) amin'ny M-1 Challenge 85.
Five of Ashimov’s seven victories to date have ended by knockout, the other two by decision.
The gifted Kazakh fighter headlines his first M-1 Global event on Febroary 9 against Finnish invader MikaelHulkSilander (17-5-0, M-1: 1-0-0) for the Interim M-1 Global flyweight title, celebrating the opening of the beautiful, state-of-the-art M-1 Arena in Saint Petersburg, Rosia.
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Feb. 9 – M-1 Challenge 87: Silander vs. Ashimov, M-1 Arena, Saint Petersburg, Rosia

Feb. 22 – M-1 Challenge 88: Ismagulov vs. Tutaraul ny, Kianja Olympika, Moscow, Rosia

Promo video for M-1 Challenge 83, Septambra 23, in Kazan, Rosia

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M-1 CHALLENGE EVENT CALENDAR:
M-1 Challenge 83: Fito. 23, 2017 in Kazan, Rosia
M-1 Challenge 84: Oktobra 27, 2017 ao St. Petersburg, Rosia
M-1 Challenge 85: Novambra 10, 2017 ao Moscow, Rosia

Ragozin vs. Halsey to headline M-1 Challenge 83: Tatfight 5 Fito. 23 in Kazan, Rosia

ST. Petersburg, Rosia (Aogositra 22, 2017) – M-1 Global will promote the first international mixed-martial-arts event in Republic of Tatarstan history, Septambra 23, as Kazan, Russia hosts M-1 Challenge 83: Tatfight 5.

The main event of the evening will be a light heavyweight bout between American invader Brandon “Bull” Halsey (9-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), the two-time Bellator champion, ary Mikhail Ragozin (8-2-0, M-1: 3-0-0), a National Pankration champion of Russia who is also a pupil of legendary Russian MMA fighter Alexander Shlemenko.

The inaugural M-1 Challenge Flyweight Championship will be contested as the two Grand Prix finalists, Ukrainian MMA National Champion Alexander Doskalchuk (7-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0) takes on Russian VadimBad SantaMalygin (11-2-1, M-1: 2-1-1), who is a multiple regional champion in hand-to-hand combat and kickboxing.

Also scheduled to fight on the growing M-1 Challenge 83 card is Georgian champion Raul Tutarauli (17-3-0, M-1: 5-1-0) against multiple Russian Army hand-to-hand combat champion Vladimir Kanunnikov (8-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0) in an M-1 Challenge lightweight eliminator to determine the No. 1 contender.

The Republic of Tatarstan will be represented at this event by the best fighters from Kazan City, ao anatin'izany ny 2015 & 2016 Republic of Tatarstan MMA champion Ruslan Khisamutdinov, representing theDivizionFight Club, two-time Republic of Tatarstan and Volga Federal District MMA champion Kirill Kuzmin, representing theBars ProfiFight Club, Kyokushin Karate prize-winning Russian champion and winner of the TATFIGHT tournament in Kyokushin Karate, Lenar Suleymanov.

Viewing fans of the event will watch more than a dozen spectacular battles featuring many of the best MMA fighters from Russia, USA, Brezila, Alemaina, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Georgia.

M-1 Global invites true connoisseurs of this courageous and spectacular sport, as well as those who are joining the amazing world of one of the fastest growing sports to the planet, mba hijery M-1 Challenge 83: Tatfight 5 amin'ny Septambra 23 via M-1 Global.tv or in Canada on Fight Network.

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Undefeated Movsar Evloev New M-1 Challenge Bantamweight Champion

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Sergei Kharitonov defeats Geronimo Dos Santos
Joe Riggs wins M-1 Global debut
M-1 FANAMBY 81 RESULTS

Ingushetia, Rosia (Jolay 23, 2017 – Undefeated Movsar Evloev is the new M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion after he defeated defending champion Pavel Vitrukao amin'ny M-1 Challenge 81: Battle in the Mountains 6 tena hetsika, last night in the Republic of Ingushetia.

The international MMA eventfighters represented 11 firenena samihafa — coincided with the 25faha- anniversary celebration of the Republic of Ingushetia.

(L-R) — M-1 Global promoter Vadim Finkelchtein &
new M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion Movsar Evloev.

Evloev (8-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), who was the interim M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion, is a Russian fighter whose entire pro career has been in M-1 Global competition. Last night, he won a five-round decision over defending M-1 Challenge bantamweight titlist Vitruk (14-3-0, M-1: 8-3-0), the Ukrainian-born fighter who fights out of Russia.

Movsar Eloev (R) defeated Pavel Vitruk
Ao amin'ny fiaraha-nasongadina hetsika, Russian heavyweight star Sergei “The Paratrooper” Kharitonov (26-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0) continued his M-1 dominance, using an ankle lock to force Brazilian veteran GeronimoMondragonDos Santos (39-19-0, M-1: 0-1-0) any an-manaiky.

Sergei Kharitonov (R) was too much for Geronimo Dos Santos

American middleweight Joe “DieselRiggs (44-17-0, M-1: 1-0-0), fighting out of Phoenix (NY), won his M-1 debut in impressive fashion, using his ground-and-pound attack for powerful third-round knockout of Russian Samoilov (19-11-1, M-1: 10-6-0).

The M-1 debut of Canadian welterweight SpencerJudgeJebb (12-6-0, M-1: 0-1-0) wasn’t successful as Russian Ingishhan Ozdoev (5-3-0, M-1: 4-3-0) used a spinning wheel kick to KO Jebb midway through the opening round.

In the main card opening fight, Breziliana lanja mavesatra KleberOrgulhoRaimundo Silva (14-7-0, M-1: 1-0-0) won a three-round decision over KonstantinLacplesisGluhuv (31-17-0, M-1: 2-6-0), of Latvia.

Ny karatra mialoha, Rosiana welterweight Khamzat Sakalov (7-2-0, M-1: 6-0-0) took a decision from French welterweight Charles-Henri Tchoungui (9-6-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Kazakhstan bantamweight Arman Ashimov (9-2-1, M-1: 1-0-0) punched out previously undefeated Russian Gadzhimurad Aliev (6-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0) ao amin'ny fihodinana faharoa, and unbeaten Russian welterweight used knees and punches to stop SpaniardAlberto Vargas (4-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0) tamin'ny fihodinana voalohany.

Zeorziana fahazavana lanja mavesatra Giga Kukhalashvile (7-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0) knocked out previously unbeaten Nurbek Islailov (3-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), ny Kyrgyzstan, tamin'ny fihodinana voalohany amin'ny punches, while Russian welterweight Movsar Bokov (2-1-0, 2-1-0) took out Ukrainian Igor Onoprienko (1-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0) with punches in the opening round.

Rosiana maivana Alik Albogahiev (3-0-0, M-1: 3-0-0) and Georgian welterweightAmiran Gogoladze (4-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0) both used first-round, rear naked choke holds to defeat their respective opponents, Rosiana Filip Narizhny (6-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0) ary Rosiana Ibrahim Sagov (1-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0).

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HEVI-DEHIBE KARATRA ARA-
HEVI-DEHIBE Event – M-1 CHALLENGE BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Movsar Evloev (8-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), Rosia
WDEC5
Pavel Vitruk (14-3-0, M-1: 8-3-0), Rosia
(Evloev won M-1 Challenge bantamweight title)
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Sergei Kharitonov (26-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Rosia
WSUB1 (2:13ankle lock)
Geronimo Dos Santos (39-19-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brezila
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Joe Riggs (44-17-0, M-1: 1-0-0), USA
WTKO3 (0:24 – punches)
Dmitry Samoilov (19-11-1, M-1: 10-6-0), Rosia
WELTERWEIGHTS
Ingiskhan Ozdoev (5-3-0, M-1: 4-3-0), Rosia
WKO1 (2:25spinning wheel kick)
Spencer Jebb (12-6-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Kanada
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Kleber Raimundo Silva (14-7-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Brezila
WDEC3
Konstantin Gluhuv (31-17-0, M-1: 2-6-0), Letonia
Mialoha KARATRA ARA-
MAZAVA HEAVYWEIGHTS
Giga Kukhalashvili (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Georgia
WTKO/KO1 (0:59 – punches)
Nurbek Islailov (3-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Kyrgyzstan
WELTERWEIGHTS
Khamzat Sakalov (6-3-0, M-1: 6-0-0), Rosia
WDEC3
Charles-Henri Tchoungui (9-6-1, M-1: 0-1-0), Frantsa
Akhmadkhan Ozdoev (4-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Rosia
WTKO1 (2:45knees & punches)
Alberto Vargas (4-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Espaina
Movsar Bokov (2-1-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Rosia
WTKO1 (3:43 – punches)
Igor Onoprienko (1-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0, Ukraine
Amiram Gogoladze (4-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Georgia
WSUB1 (0:53 – mitanjaka aoriana dia mangeja)
Ibrahim Sagov (1-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Rosia
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Alik Albogahiev (2-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Rosia
WSUB1 (1:36 – mitanjaka aoriana dia mangeja)
Filip Narizhni (6-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rosia
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Arman Ashimov (9-2-1, M-1: 1-0-0), Kazakhstana
WKO2 (1:08 – totohondriny)
Gadzhimurad Aliev (6-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Rosia
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M-1 Challenge 82: Aogositra 5, 2017 in Helsinki, Finland

Pavel Vitruk to defend M-1 Challenge bantamweight title vs. Interim titlist Movsar Evloev

M-1 Challenge 81: Battle in the Mountains 6, Jolay 22 ao Ingushetia
Saint Petersburg, Rosia (Jona 16, 2017 – M-1 Global has announced that M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion Pavel Vitruk will defend his title against interim titlist Movsar Evloev, Jolay 22 in the M-1 Challenge 81: Battle in the Mountains 6 tena hetsika, in the Republic of Ingushetia.
The international MMA event will coincide with the 25faha- anniversary celebration of the Republic of Ingushetia.
Vitruk (14-2-0), miady amin'ny Moscow, bounced back strong from a sub-par 2016 with impressive victories over Sergei Morozov ary avy eo Vitaly Branchukom to become the first M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion.
Vitruk, aza, was unable to make his first title defense until now, due to an injury, opening the door for Evloev (7-0-0) to become the interim M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion and Vitruk’s mandatory challenger.
Fighting at home in Ingushetia, Evloev has improved in each fight, adding in physical strength and using technology. Mandondona avy Alexei Nevzorov ao amin'ny fihodinana faharoa amin'ny M-1 Challenge 76 to become interim champ.
Evloev looked very impressive in his last few fights and it appears his undefeated streak will be extremely difficult to snap. Vitruk, na izany aza, has much more experience than his challenger with twice as many professional fights, including several stiff tests he passed with flying colors.
Vitriuk vs. Evloev promises to be an uncompromising battle as both fighters are more than worthy of owning the coveted M-1 Challenge championship belt. The two warriors are true masters of the martial arts.
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Sergei Kharitonov puts Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou To sleep in opening round

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Ivan Buchinger retains
M-1 Challenge featherweight title
OFFICIAL M-1 CHALLENGE 80 RESULTS
HARBIN, Shina (Jona 16, 2017) – MMA heavyweight star Sergei Kharitonov continued his dominance in M-1 Global competition, mandondĂ²na avy Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou midway through the opening round of last night’s M-1 Challenge 80 tena hetsika, held in Harbin, Shina.
Cameroon-native Sokoudjou (18-8-0, M-1: 0-1-0), fighting out of the United States, was nailed on the chin by a straight right thrown by Kharitonov (25-6-0, M-1: 4-0-0), who immediately jumped on top of his fallen foe, firing two more powerful hammer-punches to the head, until the referee halted the action.
But it really was a classic one-punch KO by Kharitonov, who remains undefeated in M-1 Global competition at 4-0-0.
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M-1 Challenge featherweight tompon-daka John “Izany no” Buchinger (32-5-0, M-1: 7-1-0), of Slovakia, successfully defended his title, submitting Russian challenger Timur Nagibin (9-3-0, M-1: 5-2-0) in round three via a rear naked choke.
German featherweight Sascha Sharman (13-3-0, M-1: 1-1-0) did the same to his opponent, MusuIron KingNuertiebieke (7-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), an'i Shina, except Sharman finished the show at the 1:03 mark of the opening round.
Australian welterweight CoreyMajor” Nelson (18-6-2, M-1: 0-0-1) ary Alexander “Iron Capture” Butenko (43-12-1, M-1: 9-2-1) fought to a three-round majority-draw, while Russian featherweight Mikhail Korobov (11-3-1, M-1: 1-2-1) also used a rear naked choke to submit Asirkebai Jinensibieke (12-5-0, M-1: 0-1-0) tamin'ny fihodinana voalohany.
Ny karatra mialoha, Rosiana middleweight Artem Kazbanov (8-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Chinese welterweight Kuerbanjiang Tuluosibake (2-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0) and Russian lightweight Adam Tsurov (7-5-0, M-1: 6-2-0) all won three-round unanimous decisions, tsirairay, manohitra Nosherwan “Savage” Khanzada (3-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Ukrainian MakimMad Max: Melnik (3-4-0, M-1: 1-2-0) and previously undefeated Fu Kangkang (4-1-1, M-1: 0-1-0), an'i Shina.
Breziliana fahazavana lanja mavesatra Carlos “CachorraoEdueardo (16-4-0, M-1: 2-0-0) stopped previously undefeated German, Rene Hoppe (7-1-0, M-1: 2-1-0), in the first round on the advice of the doctor. Georgian bantamweight Ivbragim Navruzov (4-0-1, M-1: 1-0-1) took a three-round split decision from Huyixibai Huyixibai (14-5-0, M-1: 0-1-0), an'i Shina.
Fanindroany, M-1 Global promoted a true international event as the 20 competing athletes represented 10 firenena samihafa: Rosia, United States, Slovakia, Alemaina, Brezila, Aostralia, Ukraine, Pakistan, Georgia and China.
Vokatra Complete ambany:
Vokatra ofisialy
(mpandresy rehetra lisitra voalohany)
HEVI-DEHIBE KARATRA ARA-
HEVI-DEHIBE Event – HEAVYWEIGHTS
Sergei Kharitonov (25-6-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Rosia
KO1 (Punches – 2:39)
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (18-8-0, M-1: 0-1-0), USA
M-1 CHALLENGE FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSIP
Ivan Buchinger (32-5-0, M-1: 7-1-0), Slovakia
WSUB3 (Naked aoriana dia mangeja – 3:24)
Timur Nagibin (9-3-0, M-1: 5-2-0), Rosia
(Buchinger retains M-1 Challenge featherweight title)
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Sascha Sharma (13-2-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Alemaina
WSUB1 (Naked aoriana dia mangeja – 1:03)
Muso Nuertiebieke (7-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Shina
WELTERWEIGHTS
Alexander Butenko (43-12-1, M-1: 9-2-1), Ukraine
E3
Corey Nelson (18-6-2, M-1: 0-0-1), Aostralia
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Mikhail Korobov (11-2-1, M-1: 1-2-1), Rosia
WSUB1 (Naked aoriana dia mangeja – 1:18)
Asirkebai Jinensibieke (12-5-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Shina
Mialoha KARATRA ARA-
MAZAVA HEAVYWEIGHTS
Carlos Eduardo (16-4-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Brezila
WTKO1 (Doctor Stoppage1:06)
Rene Hoppe (7-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Alemaina
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Arten Kazbanov (8-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rosia
WDEC3
Nosherwan Khanzada (3-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Pakistan
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Ibragim Navruzov (4-0-1, M-1: 1-0-1), Georgia
WDEC3
Huyixibai Huyixibai (14-5-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Shina
WELTERWEIGHTS
Kuerbanjiang Tuluosibake (2-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0, Shina
WDEC3
Makim Melnik (3-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Ukraine
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Adam Tsurov (7-5-0, M-1: 6-2-0), Rosia
WDEC3
Fu Kangkang (4-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Shina
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M-1 Challenge 80 lanja, sary & video from China

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M-1 FANAMBY 80
OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FROM HARBIN, CHINA
HEVI-DEHIBE KARATRA ARA-
HEVI-DEHIBE Event – HEAVYWEIGHTS — 3 X 5
(L) Sergei “The Paratrooper” Kharitonov (24-6-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Rosia 266 ½ lbs.
vs.
(R) “The African mpamono” Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (11-5-0, M-1: 2-1-0), USA 230 lbs.

M-1 CHALLENGE FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSIP – 5 X 5
(L)John “Izany no” Buchinger(31-5-0, M-1: 6-1-0), Tompon-daka, Slovakia 144 lbs.
vs.
(R) Timur Nagibin (9-2-0, M-1: 5-1-0), Challenger, Rosia 144 lbs.
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Sascha Sharma (12-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Alemaina 143 lbs.
vs.
MusoIron KingNuertiebieke (7-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Shina 146 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Alexander “Iron Capture” Butenko
(43-12-0, M-1: 9-2-0), Ukraine 165 lbs.
vs.
CoreyMajor” Nelson
(18-6-1, M-1: 0-0-0), Espaina 168 lbs.
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Mikhail Korobov (10-2-1, M-1: 0-2-1), Rosia, 143 lbs.
vs.
Asirkebai Jinensibieke (12-4-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Shina 146 lbs.
Mialoha KARATRA ARA-
MAZAVA HEAVYWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Rene Hoppe (7-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Alemaina 204 lbs.
vs.
Carlos “Cachorrao” Eduardo (15-4-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Brezila 204 lbs.
MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Arten Kazbanov (7-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rosia 185 lbs.
vs.
Nosherwan “Savage” Khanzada (3-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Pakistan 184 ½ lbs.
BANTAMWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Huyixibai Huyixibai (14-4-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Shina 135 lbs.
vs.
Ibragim Navruzov (3-0-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Georgia 132 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Kuerbanjiang Tuluosibake (1-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0, Shina 169 ½ lbs.
vs.
MakimMan MaxMelnik (3-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Ukraine 167 lbs.
LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Adam Tsurov (6-5-0, M-1: 5-2-0), Rosia 154 ½ lbs.
vs.
Kangkang Fu (4-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Shina 153 lbs.
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RAHOVIANA: Alakamisy, Jona 15, 2017

AIZA: Harbin, Shina
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Maksim Grabovich new opponent for M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko

M-1 Challenge 75, Martsa 3, ao Moscow, Rosia
ST. Petersburg, Rosia (Janoary 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, Martsa 3, amin'ny M-1 Challenge 75 ao Moscow.
M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 NC, M-1: 4-0-0),the three-time Bellator champion, sitrapony lohatenin'ny M-1 Challenge 75 against an opponent to soon be announced.
Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0), fighting out of Tyumen, Rosia, 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 last September. His first title defense was Desambra 5 amin'ny 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 AssassinCaldwell (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 “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0).
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M-1 Challenge 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburg, Rosia
M-1 Challenge 75 – Martsa 3, 2017 – Moscow, Rosia

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

 

M-1 Challenge 75, Martsa 3 ao Moscow, Rosia
ST. Petersburg, Rosia (Janoary 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, Martsa 3 against unbeaten M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), ny Rosia, amin'ny M-1 Challenge 75 ao Moscow.
I wanted this fight badly and put a lot of effort into preparation for it,” a dejected Rakhmonov explained. “Indrisy anefa fa, 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 fanantenana Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) takes on Russian veteran Magomed “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0) amin'ny M-1 Challenge 75 karatra.
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M-1 CHALLENGE EVENT CALENDAR:
M-1 Challenge 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburg, Rosia
M-1 Challenge 75 – Martsa 3, 2017 – Moscow, Rosia

KO & Submission of the Night M-1 Challenge 73 co-winners announced

ST. Petersburg, Rosia (Desambra 15, 2016) – M-1 Global has announced Knockout of the Night and Submission of the Night bonus performance award co-winners for last Friday night’s M-1 Challenge 73: Battle ny Narts ao Ingushetia, Rosia.

Co-Knockouts of the Night
Feared striker Magomed Idrisov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), of Russia captured the M-1 Challenge bantamweight title by knocking out defending champion John “Izany no” Buchinger (31-5-0, M-1: 6-1-0), miady avy any Slovakia, who rode a 10-fight win streak into M-1 Challenge 73, Idrisov put Buchinger to sleep with one devastating punch in the opening round for a shocking ending.
American bantamweight “The Punisher” Josh Rectification House (14-4-0, M-1: 2-0-0) knocked out his Kazakh opponent, Sergey Morozov (6-2-0, M-1: 3-2-0), tamin'ny fihodinana voalohany.
Co-Submissions of the Night
TanĂ na nahaterahany toerana tena Khamzat Dalgiev (8-1-0, M-1: 5-1-0), chocked out British lightweight ChristianThe AnimalHolley (10-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0) ao amin'ny fihodinana faharoa.
lanja bantam breziliana Diego “The PrideDavella (16-5-0, M-1: 1-0-0) won his M-1 debut in impressive fashion, choking Zalimbeg Omarov (7-2-1, M-1: 4-2-1) into a second-round submission.
NEXT SHOW: Feb. 18, M-1 Challenge 74, St. Petersburg, Rosia
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