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M-1 sib tw 105 Official Results & Pictures

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Sergey Morozov retains

M-1 Challenge bantamweight title

Assu Almabaev upsets

Chris Kelades to capture M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight crown

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan (Lub kaum hli ntuj 20, 2019) – Kazakh Power was on display at yesterday’sM-1 sib tw 105, in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, in which they won five of six fights, including a pair of M-1 Challenge titles, and a draw.

In the main event and a rematch, Sergey Morozov (16-4), ntawm Kazakhstan, fended off American challengerJosh “The Finisher” Rettinghouse (16-5), winning a five-round unanimous decision to successfully defend his M-1 Challenge bantamweight title.

Morozov won his fifth straight and sixth fight in his last seven since his original match and loss to Rettinghouse. Morozov captured the M-1 Challenge bantamweight title last June atM-1 sib tw 102, also held in Nur-Sultan, when he stopped previously unbeatenAlexander Osetrov nyob rau hauv lub plaub puag ncig.

Almabaev (11-2), fighting out of Kazakhstan, was a relatively late replacement for his fellow countryman, former M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight championArman Ashimov, who was forced to withdraw due to an injury suffered during training camp.

Improving his M-1 Global record to 3-0, Almabaev took a five-round unanimous decision from Kelades, who was making his first title defense. Almabaev has positioned himself for a showdown with undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight titlistAlexander Doskalchuk, who is recovering from an injury.

Tsis tas li ntawd sib ntaus sib tua nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab daim ntawv, former M-1 Challenge light championArtem Damkovsky (23-11), ntawm Belarus, won a three-round unanimous decision over RussianVladimir Kanunnikov(9-2), Brazilian lightweightMichel “Sassarito” Silva (22-8-1) recorded a technical knockout of RussianKhamzat Dalgiev (11-3), using a ground-and-pound attack, and Kazakhstan welterweightIsatay Temirov (6-1-1) thiab Lavxias teb sabDanila Prikaza (12-3-2) battled to a three-round split-draw.

Judges were working overtime on this highly competitive card as eight of 12 bouts went the full distance, including two draws and three split decisions. Once again, M-1 Global presented a true International event with 11 different countries represented in The Rage: Kazakhstan, TEB CHAWS USA, Canada, Belarus, Russia, Brazil, Kyrgyzstan, Teb chaws Cuba, Azerbaijan, Sweden and Georgia.

Brazilian bantamweightRafael Dias (16-5-1) edged previously undefeatedZalkarbek Zarlyk Uulu (3-1) by way of split decision on the undercard, while Swedish welterweightPer Franklin (9-5-1) thiabGadzhibaba Gadzhibabayev (3-0-1) fought to a split draw.

Kazakhstan featherweightSabit Zhusupov (8-2) took a unanimous decision from RussianGleb Khabibullin (4-1), Lavxias teb sab welterweightMagomedkamil “Junior” Malikov (7-1) stopped Brazilian veteranRubenilton “Rubinho” Pereira (20-8) on punches in round two, and Russian heavyweightYuri Fedorov (3-2) used a guillotine choke to defeat CubanMichel Batista (4-2) nyob rau hauv lub qhib puag ncig.

Kazakhs won the opening two bouts of the night on the pre-underdcard: sibAzamat “Azu” Markabaev (3-3) submitted GeorgianBeqa Gogoladze (0-2) in the second round with a rear naked choke, and flyweightZhuman “Arian” Zhgumabekov (8-4) decisioned pro-debuting KyrgyzstanRuslan Kudaiberdirev (0-1).

Official results below:

MAIN CARD

MAIN EVENT – M-1 CHALLENGE BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Sergey Morozov (16-4, M-1: 10-3), Kazakhstan

WDEC5

Josh rectification tsev, (16-5, M-1: 4-1), TEB CHAWS USA

(Morozov retained M-1 Challenge bantamweight title)

CO-FEATURE – M-1 CHALLENGE INTERIM FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Assu Almabaev, (11-2, M-1: 3-0), Kazakhstan

WDEC5

Chris Kelades (14-5, M-1: 3-2), Canada

(Almabaev won M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight title)

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Artem Damkovsky (23-11, M-1: 14-8), Belarus

WDEC3

Vladimir Kanunnikov (9-2, M-1: 0-2), Russia

Michel Silva (22-8-1, M-1: 4-3), Brazil

WTKO1 (1:48 – ground & phaus)

Khamzat Dalgiev (11-3, M-1: 8-3), Russia

WELTERWEIGHTS

Isatay Temirov (6-1-1, M-1: 1-0-1), Kazakhstan

D3

Danila Prikaza (12-3-2, M-1: 8-4), Russia

UNDERCARD

Heavyweights

Yuri Fedorov 3-2, M-1: 3-1), Russia

WSUB1 (Guillotine zawm caj pas yog)

Michel Batista (4-2, M-1: 0-1), Cuba by way of USA

WELTERWEIGHTS

Magomedkamil Malikov (7-1, M-1: 4-1), Russia

WTKO2 (1:21)

Rubenilton Pereira (20-8, M-1: 4-5), Brazil

CATCHWEIGHT

Gadzhibaba Gadzhibabayev (3-0-1, M-1: 1-0-1), Azerbaijan

D3

Per Franklin (9-5-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Sweden

FEATHERWEIGHTS

Sabit Zhusupov (8-2, M-1: 3-0), Kazakhstan

WDEC3

Gleb Khabibullan (4-1, M-1: 2-1), Russia

BANTAMWEIGHTS

Rafael Dias (16-6-1, M-1: 2-2-1), Brazil

WDEC3

Zalkarbek Zarlyk Uulu (3-1, M-1: 0-1), Kyrgyzstan

PRE-UNDERCARD

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Azamat Markabaev (4-2, M-1: 1-0), Kazakhstan

WSUB2 (Rear Naked Choke – 2:48)

Beqa Gogoladze (0-2, M-1: 0-1), Georgia

FLYWEIGHTS

Zhuman Zhumabekov (8-4, M-1:10-0), Kazakhstan

WDEC3

Ruslan Kudaiberdirev (0-1, M-1: 0-1), Kyrgyzstan

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Undefeated M-1 Challenge Lightweight Champion Roman Bogatov to headline M-1 Challenge 104

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TSOOM Petersburg, Russia (Lub yim hli ntuj 7, 2019) – Undefeated M-1 Challenge lightweight championRoman Bogatov defends his title againstMickael “Ragnar” Lebout, headliningM-1 sib tw 104: Sib ntaus sib tua nyob rau hauv lub plawv ntawm lub teb chaws, on day, Lub yim hli ntuj 30, at Sports Arena Orenburgzhye in Orenburg, Russia.

WKG & M-1 sib tw 104 yuav tsum tshwm nyob ntawm Russia nyob rau hauv siab cov lus txhais nyob www.M1Global.TV. Cas rau cov neeg yuav tsum tau mus saib qhov ua nteg fights thiab cov ntsiab card los txiav rau sau npe rau hauv www.M1Global.TV. Kiv cua yuav saib tag nrho cov txiav txim rau lawv computers, raws li tau zoo raws li nyob rau hauv thiab kua ntse xov tooj thiab cov ntsiav tshuaj. M-1 sib tw 104 will also beavailable on www.FITE.TV.

Bogatov (8-0, M-1: 7-0), sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Russia, is a grappling master who literally put to sleep three of his last four victims. Bogatov, who has a superior ground attack, captured the coveted M-1 Challenge title last September atM-1 sib tw 97, when he won a five-round decision overRubenilton Pereira.  In his first title defense this past January, Bogatov used an arm triangle choke to submit another Brazilian challenger, Michel Silva.

Lebout (19-9-2, M-1: 3-1) is a dangerous challenger from France, who has won three of four M-1 Global fights to date. An all-around fighter, Lebout can adjust to his opponent, whether he needs to use his striking, grappling and tactical skills to win.

Former M-1 Challenge title challengerAndrey “Iron” Lezhnev (18-8, M-1: 6-4) brings his invaluable experience into The Rage to face popularBusurmankul Abdibait Uulu (11-2-1, 3-0-1) in the co-featured event.

Lezhnev, ntawm Ukraine, has won eight of his last 10 fights, knocked down M-1 Challenge featherweight championNate Landwehr, albeit in a losing effort, in his most recent action. Abdibait Uulu, the pride of Kyrgyzstan, has defeated three tough opponents in a row to set the stage for his biggest test in Lezhnev.

Brazilian flyweightFlavio “Madruga” de Silva Santos (9-3, M-1: 0-0) makes his M-1 Global debut againstArman Ashimov (10-3-1), of Kazakhstan. Santos is the latest in a wave of Brazilian fighters who’ve found a home in M-1 Global.

Brazilian National Champion and BJJ black belt, Jean “Panqueka” Petrick (10-3-1, M-1: 2-0) throws-down withBoris “Bora” Polejay (18-6-1, M-1: 2-1-0), of Ukraine. The winner of this bout will likely position himself for a title shot.

Opening the main card is a bantamweight showdown betweenVazha Tsiptauri, Georgian National MMA and kickboxing champion, and Russian prospect Selem Evloev.

American bantamweight“Gorgeous” George Garcia (9-3, M-1: 1-0) took his M-1 Global debut fight on short notice, yet he used his grappling acumen to defeatYuriy Chobuka, by way of a rear naked choke, only 20-seconds into the opening round of their fight last March atM-1 sib tw 101.  The California grappler, who is riding a six-fight win streak, returns on the undercard against notorious finisherBair tsev, ntawm Russia.

Also fighting on the undercard is French featherweightAnthony “La Masse” Dizy (12-3, M-1: 1-0) vs. Lavxias teb sabZalimbek Omarov (10-3-1, M-1: 7-2-1), Lavxias teb sab welterweightMikhail “Bulldozer” Doroshenko (3-0, M-1: 0-0) vs. AzerbaijanBayram Mamedov (0-1 (M-1: 0-0), and a battle between Russian strawweghtsZarina Gumerova (1-1-1, M-1: 0-0) vs.Asiya Klyutova (1-1, M-1: 1-0) in a rare female M-1 Global fight.

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Canadian Chris Kelades new M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight champion

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Decisions Alexander Pletenko in China

WKG & M-1 sib tw 103

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SHENZHEN, Tuam Tshoj (Lub yim hli ntuj 4, 2019) – Canadian mixed-martial arts fighter Chris Kelades became the M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight champion by taking a decision from Alexander Pletenko last night at WKG and M-1 Challenge 103 in Shenzhen, Tuam Tshoj.

M-1 Challenge “regular” flyweight championAlexander Doskalchuk was supposed to defend his title atM-1 sib tw 103 against Kelades, Txawm li cas los, the champ suffered an injury that forced Doskalchuk to withdraw.

Pletenko versus Kelades was a rematch of a fight back in June, 2018, in which Pletenko won a decision atM-1 sib tw 93.  Pletenko, Txawm li cas los, came in overweight and he was ineligible to win the title.

This true International MMA event included 20 professional fighters from 10 different countries: Russia, Tuam Tshoj, TEB CHAWS USA, Brazil, Ukraine, Canada, Azerbaijan, Sweden, Georgia and Germany.

The judges were busy all night as eight of the 10 fights went the complete distance.

Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, Kelades (14-4) and Pletenko (14-5) battled tooth and nail with the Canadian avenging his earlier loss with a five-round unanimous decision to his Ukrainian opponent.

Chinese fighters had won only one of four fights going into the final match of the evening, in which fan favoriteHuoyixibai Chuhayifo (12-3) sent everybody home happy, knocking out Georgian bantamweightBeno Adamia (5-5) with a punch in the opening round.

Lavxias teb sab welterweightMaksim Grabovich (10-4) won a unanimous decision over veteran Brazilian fighterJonas “Bonus” Boeno (38-12), Brazilian HeavyweightRoggers “The Tiger” Souza (9-2) took a split decision fromZaur Gadzhibayev (7-3-1), and United State welterweightHayden “Hulk” Hassan (9-4) won his M-1 Global debut with a unanimous decision versusMovsar Bokov (5-2), ntawm Russia.

Nyob rau hauv lub undercard, Chinese featherweightFeng “The Winged Tiger” Peng Zhao (6-2) yeej AmericanEdward Massey (5-4) on points, but Zhao’s countrymenMaheshate thiabWang Zhen lost unanimous decision, feem, to Russian lightweightNikolay Goncharov (3-1-1) and Brazilian flyweightKayck “Chuck” Alencar (10-1).

Swedish welterweightAndreas “Real Steel” Stahl (12-4) won a split decision over Germany’sChristian Jungwirth (6-2), while American lightweightDaniel “Agent Orange” Swain (20-9-1) locked in a guillotine choke onXialong Wu, of China, at the 28-second mark of round one for a victory.

Below find the official weights and more pictures:

MAIN CARD

MAIN EVENT – VACANT M-1 CHALLENGE INTERIM FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Chris Kelades (14-4, M-1: 3-1), Canada

WDEC5

Alexander Pletenko (14-5, M-1: 1-1), Ukraine

 (Kelades wins M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight title)

CO-FEATURE – BANTAMWEIGHTS

Huoyixibai Chuhayifu (12-3, M-1: 3-1), Tuam Tshoj

WKO1 (punches – 4:41)

Beno Adamia, (5-5, M-1: 0-2), Georgia

WELTERWEIGHTS

Maksim Grabovich (10-4, M-1: 7-3), Russia

WDEC3

Jonas Boeno (38-12, M-1: 0-1), Brazil

Heavyweights

Roggers Souza (9-2, M-1: 1-0), Brazil

WDEC3

Zaur Gadzhibayev (7-3-1, M-1: 5-2), Azerbaijan

WELTERWEIGHTS

Hayden Hassan (9-4, M-1: 1-0), TEB CHAWS USA

WDEC3

Movsar Bokov (5-2, M-1: 4-2), Russia

UNDERCARD

WELTERWEIGHTS

Andreas Stahl (12-4, M-1: 1-0), Sweden

WDEC3

Christian Jungwirth (6-2, M-1: 0-1), Lub teb chaws yelemees

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Daniel Swain (20-9-1, M-1: 3-1-1), TEB CHAWS USA

WSUB1 (guillotine choke – 0:28)

Xiaolong Wu (16-9-1, M-1: 0-2), Tuam Tshoj

Nikolay Goncharov (3-1-1, M-1: 1-1), Russia

DEC3

Maheshate (2-1, M-1: 0-1), Tuam Tshoj

FEATHERWEIGHTS

Feng Peng Zhao (6-2, M-1: 1-0), Tuam Tshoj

DEC3

Edward Massey (5-4, M-1: 1-2), TEB CHAWS USA

FLYWEIGHTS

Kayck Alencar (10-1, M-1: 2-1), Brazil

WDEC3

Wang Zhen (5-1, M-1: (0-1), Tuam Tshoj

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M-1 Challenge featherweight champion Nate “The Train” Landwehr To make first title defense vs. Andrey Lezhnev

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M-1 Challenge Battle in Atyrau, Dec. 15, in Kazakhstan
Nate Landwehr is excited to make his first title defense
TSOOM Petersburg, Russia (Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 28, 2018) — M-1 kev sib tw featherweight zus Nate “The Train” Landwehr will make his first title defense December 15, headlining M-1 Global’s final event of the year – M-1 Challenge Battle in Atyrau– versus challenger Andrey “Hlau” Lezhnev, in Atyrau, Kazakhstan.
M-1 Challenge Battle in Atyrau will be live-streamed from Kazakhstan in high definition onwww.M1Global.TV. Cas rau cov neeg yuav tsum tau mus saib qhov ua nteg fights thiab cov ntsiab card los txiav rau sau npe rau hauv www.M1Global.TV. Kiv cua yuav saib tag nrho cov txiav txim rau lawv computers, raws li tau zoo raws li nyob rau hauv thiab kua ntse xov tooj thiab cov ntsiav tshuaj. M-1 sib tw 97 will also be is available onwww.FITE.TV(preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card).
This will mark the first M-1 Global show in Kazakhstan in three years, txij li thaum M-1 sib tw 59: Battle of the Nomads 5 nyob rau hauv Astana, in which Russian star Sergei Kharitonov knocked out American Kenny garner nyob rau hauv thawj puag ncig.
The 30-year-old Landwehr (11-2-0, M-1: 3-0-0), fighting out of the Nashville suburb of Clarksville, Tennessee, captured the coveted M-1 Challenge featherweight title belt this past June at M-1 sib tw 95 in Nazran, Ingushetia, Russia. The entertaining American fighter stopped defending champion Khamzat Dalgiev on punches in the second round. Dalgiev was making his first title defense, after he shocked the MMA world by knocking out longtime M-1 champion Ivan Buchinger nyob rau hauv lub qhib puag ncig.
“The Train” keeps rollin’
In two other M-1 fights that set-up his title shot, Landwehr won a split decision over Viktor Kolesnik ntawm M-1 sib tw 85, preceded by a third-round stoppage of Mikhail Korobkovntawm punches ntawm M-1 sib tw 83.
“Ua tsis muaj yuam kev,” Lanwehr said, “I want to put an ass whooping on everyone in the division. Lezhnev is just the next in line. Don’t think of me as just the champion, think of me as the baddest S.O.B that can make 145 phaus. I will be coming at him as if I am still a hungry challenger trying to make a statement to become a champion.
“I would love to have a tournament with all the contenders. We’d all fight multiple times on one night against everyone and the last man standing is crowned King. Tab sis, rau tam sim no, I will fight who M-1 feels is the next contender. If you have a problem with that, then it means you are not as impressive as a fighter as you think. Because I convinced them in two fights that I was the one for the job and I got the job done in my third (M-1) sib ntaus.
Fighting out of Ukraine, Lezhnev (18-7-0, M-1; 6-3-0) earned this title shot by winning nine of his last 10 fights, including the last three in a row. His victims include another U.S., Lee “American Bulldog” Morrison, who lost a unanimous decision to Lezhnev at M-1 sib tw 69 nyob rau hauv 2016.
Andrey Lezhnev has earned his title shot against Lanwehr
“Landwehr is a typical brawler with nice cardio,” Lezhnev commented. “Everybody who plays by his rules loses. He is also very provocative, he loves creating the hype around him. For a long time, he tried to avoid this fight, challenging guys who passed their prime, because he understood he had no chances against me. But now the time has come to beat that hype out of him.”
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Aleksander Doskalchuk decisions Mikael Silander
To retain his M-1 Challenge flyweight title
And still champion… M-1 Challenge flyweight champion Aleksander Doskalchuk retained his title belt
NAZRAN, Ingushetia, Russia (Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 17, 2018) – The first and only M-1 Challenge flyweight champion, Aleksander Doskalchuk, made his second successful title defense last night in the M-1 sib tw 99, ntsiab kev tshwm sim, when he decisioned his Finnish challenger, Mikael “Hulk” Sila, at Nazran in the Republic of Ingushetia in Russia.
Doskalchuk (10-1-0), sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Ukraine, made his first title defense against then-Interim M-1 Challenge titlist Arman Ashimov, who Doskalchuk defeated this past June at M-1 sib tw 92, when his opponent suffered a hand injury and was unable to continue in the third round.
Aleksander Doskalchuk (L) outworked challenger Mikael Silander to earn a unanimous decision win
Sila (18-7-0), who had his second title shot last night versus Doskalchuk, lost in an Interim title fight against Ashimov last February at M-1 sib tw 87, in which the Finnish fighter was stopped on punches in the second round.
Doskalchuk improved to 4-0-0 in M-1 Global competition with his five-round unanimous decision victory over Silander
Nyob rau hauv lub co-featured kev tshwm sim, Brazilian Heavyweight Klidson Farias de Abreau (14-2-0) turned in an impressive M-1 debut, using a straight armbar to force his Russian foe, Anton “Cherepovets Giant” Vyazigin (11-3-0), into submission in the second round. Abreau usually fights in the light heavyweight division, but he took on heavyweight Vyazigin, who was coming off a no-contest fight against living legend Sergey Kharitonov.
Russian featherweight prospect Abubkar Mestoev khaws cia nws undefeated cov ntaub ntawv lawm, improving to 7-0-0 with his unanimous decision triumph against Elias Alves “Junior Maranhao” Da Silva (21-8-0). Mestoev had been fighting in the lightweight division, but moved down because he felt his lack of height was a advantage, yet he was considerably shorter in this fight with Da Silva.
In the Fight of the Night, Akexander Osetrov (5-0-1) won a three-round majority decision overSalem Evloev (4-1-0), who is the brother of M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion Movsar Evloev, who is rumored to be signing with the UFC. Salem was being touted as a successor to his brother in the not too distant future, but his first loss will certainly curtail his rise as a contender, and Osetrov has positioned himself for a future title shot.
Tsis tas li ntawd sib ntaus sib tua nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab daim ntawv, Brazilian lightweight Michel “Sassarito” Silva (21-7-1) employed a rarely used brabo choke to defeat previously undefeated Magomedkamil Malikov(6-1-0) nyob rau hauv round ob. Lub 6′ 2″ Silva has a distinct advantage as the tallest M-1 fighter in the lightweight division.
Nyob rau hauv lub undercard, Ukrainian middleweight Vadim Shabadash (8-3-0) locked in a rear naked choke on Russian Musa Pliev (2-1-0) for an opening round win, Kyrgyzstan featherweightBusurmankul Abdibait Uulu (11-2-1) took a three-round majority decision from RussianZalimbeg Omarov (10-3-1), and Spanish featherweight Aridane Romero (8-1-0) was victorious over Russian Ahmadkhan Bokov (4-4-0) by way of a second-round submission via a triangle choke.
Georgian welterweight Amiran Gogoladze (7-1-0) only needed 10-seconds to knock out Juho Valamaa (15-6-0) with a powerful punch. It was the shortest fight of the night as well as one of the quickest knockouts in M-1 history. Lavxias teb sab Middleweight Vladimir Trusov (3-1-0) defeated Russian Aslan Ismailov (2-1-0), by way of technical knockout in the third round, via submission to punches.
On the pre-undercard, Lavxias teb sab featherweight Gleb Khabibullin (3-0-0) stopped Russian Amir Badiev (2-1-0) with a devastating punch in the first round, and veteran Russian lightweightLom-Ali Nalgiev (15-7-0) decisioned Tursunbek Asylgaziev (10-7-0).
Lub 24 fighters in this International event represented seven different countries: Ukraine, Finland, Brazil, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Spain and Georgia.
Below find the official results and pictures:
MAIN CARD
MAIN kev tshwm sim – M-1 CHALLENGE FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Aleksander Doskalchuk (10-1-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Ukraine
WDEC5
Mikael Silander (18-7-0, M-1: 3-2-0), Finland
(Doskalchulk retained M-1 Challenge flyweight title)
CO-FEATURE – Heavyweights
Klidson Farias de Abreau (14-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Brazil
WSUB2 (3:14 / straight armbar)
Anton Vyazigin (11-3-0, 1 NC, M-1: 4-2-0, 1 NC), Russia
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Abubakar Mestoev (7-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Elias Alves Da Silva (21-8-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brazil
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Alexander Osetrov (5-0-1, M-1: 4-0-1), Russia
WDEC3
Selem Evloev (4-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Russia
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Michel Silva (21-7-1, M-1: 3-2-0), Brazil
WSUB2 (1:17 / bravo choke)
Magomedkamil Malikov (6-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Russia
UNDERCARD
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Vadim Shabadash (8-3-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Ukraine
WSUB1 (3:12 / rear liab qab caj pas)
Musa Pliev (2-1-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Russia
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Busurmankul Abdibait Uulu (11-2-1, M-1: 3-0-1), Kyrgyzstan
WDEC3
Zalimbeg Omarov (10-3-1, M-1: 7-2-1), Russia
Aridane Romero (2-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Spain
WSUB2 (2:28 / daim duab peb sab caj pas)
Ahmadkhan Bokov (7-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Russia
WELTERWEIGHTS
Amiran Gogoladze (7-1-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Georgia
WKO1 (0:10 / punch)
Juho Valamaa (15-6-0, M-1: 1-2-0), Finland
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Vladimir Trusov (3-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Russia
WTKO3 (2:50 / submission to punches)
Aslan Ismailov (2-1-0, 1 NC, M-1: 0-1-0), Russia
PRE-UNDERCARD
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Gleb Khabivbullin (3-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Russia)
WKO1 (2:14 / punch)
Amir Badiev (1-2-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Russia
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Lom-Ali Nalgiev (15-7-0, M-1: 6-2-0), Russia
WDEC3
Tursunbek Asylgaziev (10-7-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Kyrgyzstan
Klidson Farias de Abreau (L) was too much to handle for Anton Vyazigin
Abubakar Mestoev (L) decisioned Elias Alves Da Silva
Alexander Osetrov (L) defeated Selem Evloev in the Fight of the Night
Michel Silva (R) connected on this kick to the head of Magomedkamil Malikov
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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
Nov. 2 ntawm M-1 sib tw 98 nyob rau hauv Chelyabinsk, Russia
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TSOOM Petersburg, Russia (Lub kaum hli ntuj 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, nyob rau hauv lub M-1 sib tw 98 main event at Chelyabinsk, Russia.

 

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The 27-year-old Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 9-0-0), sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Russia, 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 sib tw 93 no yav dhau los rau hli ntuj. The heavy-handed Brazilian fighter has stopped 15 ntawm nws 18 defeated opponents to date.

 

 

 

“Bruno Silva is a worthy title challenger, who made a big statement earlier this year,” Frolov said. “Tu siab, 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 nyob rau hauv 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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Nov. 2 ntawm M-1 sib tw 98 nyob rau hauv Chelyabinsk, Russia
TSOOM Petersburg, Russia (Lub kaum hli ntuj 2, 2018) — Undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov will put his title belt on the line November 2, when he takes on challenger Bruno Blindado Silva, headlining M-1 sib tw 98 nyob rau hauv Chelyabinsk, Russia.
M-1 sib tw 98 yuav nyob-streamed los ntawm Russia nyob rau hauv siab txhais rau www.M1Global.TV. Cas rau cov neeg yuav tsum tau mus saib qhov ua nteg fights thiab cov ntsiab card los txiav rau sau npe rau hauv www.M1Global.TV. Kiv cua yuav saib tag nrho cov txiav txim rau lawv computers, raws li tau zoo raws li nyob rau hauv thiab kua ntse xov tooj thiab cov ntsiav tshuaj. M-1 sib tw 97 will also be is available on www.FITE.TV(preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card).
The 27-year-old Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 9-0-0), sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Russia, 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. Nine of his 11 opponents to date haven’t reached the finish, five stopped by knockout and four by submission. Nyob rau hauv luv luv, Frolov is an extremely dangerous fighter, evident by his perfect professional record.
Frolov (nyob rau hauv sab saum toj) 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 sib tw 93 no yav dhau los rau hli ntuj. The power-punching Brazilian embraced his underdog role, shockingly blasting Shlemenko (pictured below) at will. Silva’s lethal punching has resulted in 15 ntawm nws 18 victims being stopped.
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Undefeated Roman Bogatov captures M-1 Challenge lightweight title

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M-1 kev sib tw 97 / TATFIGHT 7
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New M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Roman Bogatov

KAZAN, Russia (Cuaj hlis 29, 2018) – Undefeated Russian wrestling sensation Roman Bogatov captured the vacant M-1 Challenge lightweight title last night, taking a unanimous decision over Rubenilton “Rubinho” Txiv moj coos, nyob rau hauv lub M Challenge 97 / Tatfight 7 ntsiab kev tshwm sim, held in Kazan, Russia.

 

 

 

The judges were very busy as all five main event fights, plus three of five undercard matches, went the full distance on a card of evenly matched fights.

 

 

 

Competing fighters represented nine different countries: Russia, Brazil, Spain, Fabkis, Canada, Tuam Tshoj, Finland, Azerbaijan and Northern Ireland.

 

 

 

Sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Orenburg, Russia, Bogatov improved his pro MMA record to 7-0, 6-0 nyob rau hauv M-1 Ntiaj teb no kev sib tw, displaying improved striking ability to complement his outstanding wrestling skills.

 

 

 

Pereira’s (20-6-0) superior BJJ techniques from bottom were nullified Bogatov when the fight went down to the mat. Pereira was adversely affected by Bogatov’s takedown attack, which opened-up strong punches to Pereira’s head, resulting in a flash knockdown in the third round. Pereira got back in the fight midway through round four, connecting with punches and knees to the body, but the Brazilian needed a strong fifth and final round to win a decision. Bogatov, Txawm li cas los, remained aggressive, firing strikes and making take-downs, on his way to a unanimous five-found decision and the coveted M-1 Challenge lightweight title belt.

 

 

 

Nyob rau hauv lub co-featured kev tshwm sim, veteran Spanish middleweight Enoc daws Torres (23-10-1) registered a unanimous decision victory against previously undefeated Ruslan Shamilov (4-1-0), ntawm Russia. Torres decked Shamilov early in the opening round, controlled the match, never relenting for a hard-earned win.

 

 

 

Past M-1 Challenge title challenger Maxim Grabovich (9-4-0), ntawm Russia, overcame a rocky moment in the second round against his Brazilian opponent, Tiago Varejao Lacerda (27-6-1), to control most of the action to take a split decision.

 

 

 

French lightweight Mickael “Ragnar” Lebout (18-9-2) and always tough Russian Alexey “Assignment” Makhno battled tooth and nail in a bloody war (see pictures below). Lebout hit Makhno in the face with everything but the proverbial kitchen sink, but the Russian refused to go down and even landed a few solid shots on Lebout, who also has good “whiskers”. Lebout won an entertaining fight by way of a unanimous three-round decision.

 

 

 

In the main card opener, dangerous striker Pavel Gordeev (12-1-0) edged grappling specialist Alik Albogachiev (5-1-0) by way of a split decision in a showdown between Russian lightweights. The fighters were upright in the first two rounds, much to Gordeev’s advantage, and the previously Albogachiev was unable to close the gap in the final frame.

 

 

 

Nyob rau hauv lub undercard, Canadian welterweight Spencer “Judge” Jebb (13-6-0) overcame ib tug thawj-round knockdown, pounding his way to a unanimous decision versus Russian Vladimir “The Woodcutter” Tyurin (4-4-0) and another Canadian, bantamweight Chris “The Greek Assassin” Kelades (13-4-0) outworked the much younger Sergey Klyuev (6-2-0), ntawm Russia, to win a three-round unanimous decision.

 

 

 

Lavxias teb sab featherweight Timur Dorinin (4-1-0) locked in a rear naked choke to defeat Kangkang “The Knife” Fu (3-3-0), of China, by submission in round two.

 

 

 

Finnish lightweight Jani Salmi (9-6-0) scored his second M-1 victory, using a rear naked choke for an opening round win by submission over Ruslan Khisamutdinov (10-5-0), ntawm Russia. In a spirited match between Russian bantamweights, settled by a unanimous decision, Ivan Eremenko (8-2-0) was too much to handle for Nidzhat Imanov (4-4-1).

 

 

 

On the pre-undercard, Russian heavyweight Nikolay Rachek (8-6-0) punched out Midaugas Gerve (3-2-0), fighting out of Northern, Ireland, via an unanswered barrage in the opening round. Lavxias teb sab Middleweight Denis Titulialin (3-3-0) connected with a devastating knee, knocking out pro-debuting, fellow countryman Nikita Shamov nyob rau hauv round ib. Azerbaijan welterweight Gadzhibaba Gadzhibabaev turned in an impressive pro debut, khob tawm Lavxias teb sab Zakhar Popel (1-1-0) via punches midway through the first round.

 

Full results and more pictures below:

 

 

MAIN CARD

MAIN kev tshwm sim – VACANT M-1 CHALLENGE LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Roman Bogatov (7-0-0, M-1: 6-0-0), Russia

WDEC5

Rubenilton Pereira (20-6-0, M-1: 4-3-0), Brazil

(Bogatov won vacant M-1 Challenge lightweight title)

 

CO-FEATURE – MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Enoc daws Torres (23-10-1, M-1: 7-7-1), Spain

WDEC3

Ruslan Shamilov (4-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Russia

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

Maxim Grabovich (8-4-0, M-1: 6-4-0), Russia

WDEC3

Tiago Varejao Lacerda (27-6-1, 1 NC, M-1: 1-1-0), Brazil

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Mickael Lebout (18-9-2, M-1: 2-1-0), Fabkis

WDEC3

Alexey Makhno (18-7-0, M-1: 5-4-0), Russia

 

Pavel Gordeev (12-1-0, M-1: 6-0-0), Russia

WDEC3

Alik Albogachiev (5-1-0, M-1: 5-1-0), Russia

 

 

 

UNDERCARD

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

Spencer Jebb (13-6-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Canada

WDEC3

Vladimir Tyurin (4-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Russia

 

 

 

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Jani Salmi (9-6-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Finland

WSUB1 (rear liab qab caj pas – 3:52)

Ruslan Khisamutdinov (10-5-0, M-1: 1-2-0), Russia

 

 

 

FEATHERWEIGHTS

Timur Doronin (4-1-0, M-1:1-0-0), Russia

WSUB2 (rear liab qab caj pas – 3:06)

Kangkang Fu (3-3-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Tuam Tshoj

 

 

 

BANTAMWEIGHTS

Chris Kelades (13-4-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Canada

WDEC3

Sergey Klyuev (6-2-0, M-1: 4-2-0), Russia

 

Ivan Eremenko (8-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Russia

WDEC3

Nidzhat Imanov (4-4-1, M-1: 1-1-1), Russia

 

PRE-UNDERCARD

 

 

 

Heavyweights

Nikolay Rachek (8-6-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Russia

WKO1 (punches – 4:28)

Midaugas Gerve (3-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Sab qaum teb Ireland

 

 

 

MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Denis Tiuliulin (3-3-0, 1 NC, M-1: 1-1-0), Russia

WKO1 (hauv caug – 2:56)

Nikita Shamov (0-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Russia

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

Gadzhibaba Gadzhibabaev (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Azerbaijan

WTKO1 (punches – 3:20)

Zakhar Popel (1-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Russia

 

 

 

 

Roman Bogatov (L) remained undefeated with a decision win vs. Rubenilton Pereira

 

 

 

AND THE NEW M-1 CHALLENGE 97 CHAMPION IS…..ROMAN BOGATOV

 

 

 

Enoc daws Torres & Ruslan Shamilov (front) had a close fight

 

 

 

Alexey Makhno (L) and Michael Lebout had a bloody war (pictured above & hauv qab no)

 

Pavel Gordeev (L) & Alik Albogachiev battled from start to finish

 

 

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In The Rage…… ROMAN BOGATOV

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M-1 sib tw 97 in Kazan, Russia

TSOOM Petersburg, Russia (Cuaj hlis 26, 2018) — Undefeated Russian rising star Roman Bogatov yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv, Brazilian mixed-martial-arts veteran Rubenilton Pereira (20-5-0, M-1: 4-2-0) this Friday in the M-1 Challenge 97 / Tatfight 7 ntsiab kev tshwm sim, rau the vacant M-1 Challenge 97 lightweight title, at Kazan, Russia.

 

M-1 sib tw 97 yuav nyob-streamed los ntawm Russia nyob rau hauv siab txhais rau www.M1Global.TV. Cas rau cov neeg yuav tsum tau mus saib qhov ua nteg fights thiab cov ntsiab card los txiav rau sau npe rau hauv www.M1Global.TV. Kiv cua yuav saib tag nrho cov txiav txim rau lawv computers, raws li tau zoo raws li nyob rau hauv thiab kua ntse xov tooj thiab cov ntsiav tshuaj. M-1 sib tw 97 also will be available on www.FITE.TV (preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card).

 

 

 

The M-1 Challenge lightweight crown is vacant because the last champion, Damir Ismagulov, recently relinquished his title to sign a UFC contract.

 

 

 

Bogatov (6-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0) is a submission master, four of his six pro victories have been by way of choke-outs, because of his dangerous grappling skills and techniques. In his last fight this past June at M-1 sib tw 94, Bogatov earned his title shot by defeating always tough Raul Tutarauli (18-5-0), whose previous fight was a decision loss to Ismagulov in the latter’s final M-1 Challenge title defense.

 

 

 

Bogatov recently entered The Rage to answer a few questions of interest:

 

How was training camp?

RB: “For the fight against Pereira, I’ve trained in Ekaterinburg, Russia, at RMK Academy with famous fighters like Ivan Shtyrkov, Alexey Kunchenko, Mikhail Ragozin, Artur Karavaev and Pavel Gordeev, who was preparing for his fight at the same event, M-1 sib tw 97 / Tatfight 7. In camp, I have focused on my cardio, because this is the foundation of my success and a key to victory. I also had many sparring and wrestling sessions and had CrossFit workouts in the morning.”

 

What advantages do you have over your opponent?

 

 

 

RB: “I have will power, wrestling and grappling skills and I’m ready to constantly push forward and dominate this fight. Pereira is a patient and tough opponent, so it’s not simple to finish him. He is used to long fights, has good cardio, decent striking and wrestling skills and as any Brazilian, he has a solid BJJ game.”

 

How is it preparing for this fight?

 

 

 

RB: “Before fights I am doing my best not to think too much about the upcoming battle. I prefer just to train and spend time with my family and friends. Right before the fight, you start to pump yourself up. When you need to cut weight, you become a bit more aggressive, because that’s not an easy thing to do. At the face-off when you are looking right into the eyes of your opponent, you get a boost of motivation and can’t wait to enter The Rage.”

 

What is your goal?

 

 

 

RB: “My goal is to win the belt, defend it, and be an active and dominant champion. Some of the M-1 Challenge champs have signed contracts with the UFC and I would love to follow their path in the future.”

 

What is your best experience?

 

 

 

RB: “The most pleasant thing in the game is not the victory itself, not even winning the belt. The best thing is the feeling when you come back home, see the smile on your mother’s face, and give hugs to your parents and family. This is the best feeling in the world.”

 

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In The Rage Rubenilton Pereira

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M-1 sib tw 97, Cuaj hlis 28 in Kazan, Russia

TSOOM Petersburg, Russia (Cuaj hlis 21, 2018) — Brazilian mixed-martial-arts veteran Rubenilton Pereira faces undefeated Russian rising star Roman Bogatov(6-0-0), Cuaj hlis 29, rau the vacant M-1 Challenge 97 lightweight title, headlining M-1 sib tw: Tatfight in Kazam, Russia.

 

M-1 sib tw 97 yuav nyob-streamed los ntawm Russia nyob rau hauv siab txhais rau www.M1Global.TV. Cas rau cov neeg yuav tsum tau mus saib qhov ua nteg fights thiab cov ntsiab card los txiav rau sau npe rau hauv www.M1Global.TV. Kiv cua yuav saib tag nrho cov txiav txim rau lawv computers, raws li tau zoo raws li nyob rau hauv thiab kua ntse xov tooj thiab cov ntsiav tshuaj. M-1 sib tw 97 will also be is available on www.FITE.TV (preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card).

 

 

 

The M-1 Challenge lightweight crown is vacant because the last champion, Damir Ismagulov, recently relinquished his title to sign a UFC contract.

 

 

 

Txiv moj coos (20-5-0, M-1: 4-2-0) tau yeej nws plaub sib ntaus, including a technical knockout in his last action, also at M-1 sib tw 94 last June, thaum Oktom Baktybek ws unable to continue to fight after the opening round. Pereira’s two M-1 Global losses have been to a pair of M-1 Challenge champions, Ismagulov and Alexander Butenko, both by decision.

 

 

 

Pereira recently entered The Rage to answer a few questions of interest:

 

How do you feel about this title shot and not getting a rematch against?

 

 

 

RP: “I’m very thankful for the opportunity to fight for the title. I have been working hard to receive my title shot and, ntawm chav kawm, I was hoping to have a rematch with the champ, Damir Ismagulov. I was surprised when they told me Ismagulov left the belt vacant to sign with the UFC. I’m happy for him. He is a great fighter and I know he can become the UFC champion, too”.

 

How do you feel about fighting in M-1 Global?

 

 

 

RP: “I enjoy fighting in M-1 Global and I’d like to stay here for a long time. They’ve treated me really good. Tam sim no, I’m on a four-fight winning streak, but I was not that successful when I first joined the promotion. After two losses in a row I thought they were going to send me home, but they gave me another chance and I seized it.

 

How do you effectively drop nearly 50 pounds from your walk-around weight to fight as a lightweight?

 

 

 

RP: “I have no special secret. Kuv cia li qhia ib, three times a day, Sunday to Sunday. Usually, I weigh around 92 kg (203 phaus), but I never miss weight and always make 70 kg (154 phaus) for the weigh-ins. Some think this is a huge advantage for me in the fight but, trust me, I suffer much more than anybody to make weight.”

 

What do you know about your next opponent, Roman Bogatov?

 

 

 

“Roman Bogatov is a tough opponent. Maybe he has better wrestling and takedowns, but I’m a much better grappler. I’m self-confident and know that I can tap him out. If he takes me down, that’s better for me. I had a great camp and I’m ready for five rounds, but one of us will fall before round three.”

 

 

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