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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, Chasacstáin (Deireadh Fómhair 20, 2019) – Kazakh Power was on display at yesterday’sM-1 Dúshlán 105, in Nur-Sultan, Chasacstáin, 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), de Chasacstáin, 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 Dúshlán 102, also held in Nur-Sultan, when he stopped previously unbeatenalexander Osetrov sa cheathrú babhta.
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.
Chomh maith leis sin ag troid ar an gcárta is mó, former M-1 Challenge light championArtem Damkovsky (23-11), de Bhealarúis, 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) agus RúisisDanila 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: Chasacstáin, Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá, Canada, Bhealarúis, Rúis, Bhrasaíl, An Chirgeastáin, Cúba, Asarbaiseáin, Sweden and Georgia.
bantamweight BrasaíleRafael 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) agusGadzhibaba Gadzhibabayev (3-0-1) fought to a split draw.
Kazakhstan featherweightSabit Zhusupov (8-2) took a unanimous decision from RussianGleb Khabibullin (4-1), Welterweight RúisisMagomedkamil “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) sa bhabhta oscailte.
Kazakhs won the opening two bouts of the night on the pre-underdcard: lightweightAzamat “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).
Torthaí Oifigiúla thíos:
PRÍOMH CÁRTA
MAIN EVENT – M-1 CHALLENGE BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Sergey Morozov (16-4, M-1: 10-3), Chasacstáin
WDEC5
Josh House Coigeartú, (16-5, M-1: 4-1), Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá
(Morozov retained M-1 Challenge bantamweight title)
CO-FEATURE – M-1 CHALLENGE INTERIM FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Assu Almabaev, (11-2, M-1: 3-0), Chasacstáin
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), Bhealarúis
WDEC3
Vladimir Kanunnikov (9-2, M-1: 0-2), Rúis
Michel Silva (22-8-1, M-1: 4-3), Bhrasaíl
WTKO1 (1:48 – ground & punt)
Khamzat Dalgiev (11-3, M-1: 8-3), Rúis
WELTERWEIGHTS
Isatay Temirov (6-1-1, M-1: 1-0-1), Chasacstáin
Mhair sé suas go dtí a leasainm le knockout bhabhta tosaigh na Brasaíle
Danila Prikaza (12-3-2, M-1: 8-4), Rúis
UNDERCARD
Heavyweights
Yuri Fedorov 3-2, M-1: 3-1), Rúis
WSUB1 (Choke gilitín)
Michel Batista (4-2, M-1: 0-1), Cuba by way of USA
WELTERWEIGHTS
Magomedkamil Malikov (7-1, M-1: 4-1), Rúis
WTKO2 (1:21)
Rubenilton Pereira (20-8, M-1: 4-5), Bhrasaíl
CATCHWEIGHT
Gadzhibaba Gadzhibabayev (3-0-1, M-1: 1-0-1), Asarbaiseáin
Mhair sé suas go dtí a leasainm le knockout bhabhta tosaigh na Brasaíle
Per Franklin (9-5-1, M-1: 0-0-1), An tSualainn
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Sabit Zhusupov (8-2, M-1: 3-0), Chasacstáin
WDEC3
Gleb Khabibullan (4-1, M-1: 2-1), Rúis
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Rafael Dias (16-6-1, M-1: 2-2-1), Bhrasaíl
WDEC3
Zalkarbek Zarlyk Uulu (3-1, M-1: 0-1), An Chirgeastáin
PRE-UNDERCARD
Lightweights
Azamat Markabaev (4-2, M-1: 1-0), Chasacstáin
WSUB2 (Rear Naked Choke – 2:48)
Beqa Gogoladze (0-2, M-1: 0-1), Georgia
FLYWEIGHTS
Zhuman Zhumabekov (8-4, M-1:10-0), Chasacstáin
WDEC3
Ruslan Kudaiberdirev (0-1, M-1: 0-1), An Chirgeastáin
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ST. PETERSBURG, Rúis (Lúnasa 28, 2019) — M-1 Dúshlán featherweight curadhNate “The Train” Landwehr (13-2, M-1: 5-0) signed a UFC contract and relinquished his title belt.
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The entertaining American MMA fighter made his M-1 Global debut September 23, 2017 agM-1 Dúshlán 83, in which he knocked outMikhail Korobkov in the second round. The 31-year-old Landwehr, fighting out of Clarksville, Tennessee, then won a bloody three-round split decision againstMhair sé suas go dtí a leasainm le knockout bhabhta tosaigh na Brasaíle to set-up a title challenge for Landwehr.
Landwehr took advantage of his first title shot, knocking out defending championKhamzat Dalgievin the second round of theirM-1 Dúshlán 95 main event. Landwehr successfully defended his crown twice, stopadhAndrey Lezhnev sa tríú babhta agM-1 Challenge Battle in Atyrau mí na Nollag seo caite, followed by a five-round unanimous decision victory over Kolesnik in their rematch this past June 28 agM-1 Dúshlán 102.
Last summer, the Russian-Chinese investment fund, Mubadala Investment Company, and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), jointly announced the foundation of UFC Russia. The new company promotes MMA and organizes new shows in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
M-1 Global is a valued partner, responsible for scouting and signing Russian athletes to prepare them to fight in the UFC. M-1 Challenge champions such as Landwehr, who will be rising a seven-fight win streak into his UFC debut, have a unique opportunity to sign contracts with the UFC.
Like so many M-1 Global fighters, Landwehr used M-1 Challenge as a stepping-stone to the UFC. Prior to the aforementioned agreement, five former M-1 Challenge champions signed with the UFC: Marcin Tybura, Alexander Volkov, Ramadan Emeev, Rashid MagomedovagusYana Kunitskaya. Landwehr became the sixth M-1 Global champion to graduate to the UFC since the 13-month deal was signed, joiningAlexey Kunchenko, Damir Ismagulov,Movsar Evloev, Khadis IbragimovagusBruno Silva.
Landwehr’s departure from M-1 Global and his title abdication has opened up the doors for other M-1 featherweights, especially four fighting this Friday atM-1 Dúshlán 104:Busarmankul Abdibait Uulu vs. Lezhnev andAnthony Dizy vsZalimeg Omarov. The winners will position themselves for a possible title shot before the end of 2019.
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Lúnasa 30 i Orenburg, Rúis
SAINT PETERSBURG, Rúis (Lúnasa 7, 2019) – Undefeated M-1 Challenge lightweight championMhair sé suas go dtí a leasainm le knockout bhabhta tosaigh na Brasaíle defends his title againstMickael “Ragnar” Lebout, headliningM-1 Dúshlán 104: Cath i gcroílár an Mór-Roinn, on day, Lúnasa 30, at Sports Arena Orenburgzhye in Orenburg, Rúis.
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Bogatov (8-0, M-1: 7-0), troid as an Rúis, 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 Dúshlán 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, Úcráin, has won eight of his last 10 troideanna, 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 Dúshlán 101. The California grappler, who is riding a six-fight win streak, returns on the undercard against notorious finisherBair baile, na Rúise.
Also fighting on the undercard is French featherweightAnthony “La Masse” Dizy (12-3, M-1: 1-0) vs. RúisisZalimbek Omarov (10-3-1, M-1: 7-2-1), Welterweight RúisisMikhail “Bulldozer” Doroshenko (3-0, M-1: 0-0) vs. AsarbaiseáinBayram Mamedov (0-1 (M-1: 0-0), and a battle between Russian strawweghtsZarina Gumerova (1-1-1, M-1: 0-0) vsAsiya Klyutova (1-1, M-1: 1-0) in a rare female M-1 Global fight.
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Decisions Alexander Pletenko in China
WKG & M-1 Dúshlán 103
TORTHAÍ OIFIGIÚLA
SHENZHEN, An tSín (Lúnasa 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, An tSín.
M-1 Challenge “regular” flyweight championAlexander Doskalchuk was supposed to defend his title atM-1 Dúshlán 103 against Kelades, áfach, 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 Dúshlán 93. Pletenko, áfach, came in overweight and he was ineligible to win the title.
This true International MMA event included 20 professional fighters from 10 different countries: Rúis, An tSín, Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá, Bhrasaíl, An Úcráin, Canada, Asarbaiseáin, An tSualainn, Georgia and Germany.
The judges were busy all night as eight of the 10 fights went the complete distance.
Sa an imeacht is mó, 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.
Welterweight RúisisMaksim Grabovich (10-4) won a unanimous decision over veteran Brazilian fighterJonas “Bonus” Boeno (38-12), Trom BrazilianRoggers “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), na Rúise.
Ar an undercard, Chinese featherweightFeng “The Winged Tiger” Peng Zhao (6-2) defeated MeiriceánachEdward Massey (5-4) on points, but Zhao’s countrymenMaheshate agusWang Zhen lost unanimous decision, faoi seach, 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, na Síne, at the 28-second mark of round one for a victory.
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PRÍOMH CÁRTA
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), An Úcráin
(Kelades wins M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight title)
CO-FEATURE – BANTAMWEIGHTS
Huoyixibai Chuhayifu (12-3, M-1: 3-1), An tSín
WKO1 (punches – 4:41)
Beno Adamia, (5-5, M-1: 0-2), Georgia
WELTERWEIGHTS
Maksim Grabovich (10-4, M-1: 7-3), Rúis
WDEC3
Jonas Boeno (38-12, M-1: 0-1), Bhrasaíl
Heavyweights
Roggers Souza (9-2, M-1: 1-0), Bhrasaíl
WDEC3
Zaur Gadzhibayev (7-3-1, M-1: 5-2), Asarbaiseáin
WELTERWEIGHTS
Hayden Hassan (9-4, M-1: 1-0), Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá
WDEC3
Movsar Bokov (5-2, M-1: 4-2), Rúis
UNDERCARD
WELTERWEIGHTS
Andreas Stahl (12-4, M-1: 1-0), An tSualainn
WDEC3
Christian Jungwirth (6-2, M-1: 0-1), An Ghearmáin
Lightweights
Daniel Swain (20-9-1, M-1: 3-1-1), Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá
WSUB1 (guillotine choke – 0:28)
Xiaolong Wu (16-9-1, M-1: 0-2), An tSín
Nikolay Goncharov (3-1-1, M-1: 1-1), Rúis
DEC3
Maheshate (2-1, M-1: 0-1), An tSín
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Feng Peng Zhao (6-2, M-1: 1-0), An tSín
DEC3
Edward Massey (5-4, M-1: 1-2), Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá
FLYWEIGHTS
Kayck Alencar (10-1, M-1: 2-1), Bhrasaíl
WDEC3
Wang Zhen (5-1, M-1: (0-1), An tSín
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CHELYABINSK, Rúis (Samhain 5, 2018) — Fists were flying last Friday night at M-1 Dúshlán 98 as ten of 12 fights ended prematurely, eight by way of knockout punches and two submissions, highlighted by Brazilian mixed-martial-arts veteran Bruno Blindado Silva‘s title-winning stoppage of previously undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov, i Chelyabinsk, Rúis.
Silva (19-6-0) has taken M-1 Global by storm. He became the top middleweight contender by knocking out Russian MMA star Alexander Shlemenko (56-11-1) in the opening round of M-1 Dúshlán 93 last June. With his fourth-round knockout by punches of another Russian, Frolov (11-1-0), the power-punching Silva has how stopped 16 de chuid 19 defeated opponents during his outstanding pro career.
The 27-year-old Frolov, a bhí 9-0-0 in M-1 competition going into his second title defense last Friday versus Silva, had signed a UFC contract and he was scheduled to fight last month at UFC Moscow. He was forced to withdraw due to injury.
In the co-featured event another undefeated fighter was knocked off, when Russian welterweight Mhair sé suas go dtí a leasainm le knockout bhabhta tosaigh na Brasaíle (15-3-0) handed his Swiss opponent, Urs Pablo Ortmann (8-1-0), his first pro loss, by way of a three-round unanimous decision.
Kazakhstan bantamweight Sergey Morozov (13-4-0) Bhuaigh cinneadh d'aon toil trí bhabhta thar Bair baile (7-3-0), na Rúise.
MBoston Rúisis Ivan Bogdanov kept his unbeaten record intact, improving to 6-0-0, when he punched out Frenchman Emmanuel “Papou Lele” Dawa (7-3-0) sa tríú babhta.
Welterweight Rúisis Boris Medvedev (4-0-0) D'fhan unbeaten, locking in a Rear Naked Choke on his fellow countryman, David Zakaryan (1-1-0) for a win by first-round technical submission.
Ar an gcárta réamh, late replacement Oleg Popov (4-1-0) registered a second-round technical knockout of fellow Russian heavyweight, Yuriy Fedorov (1-1-0, 1 NC), sa bhabhta dhá, while Russian lightweight Magomed Magomedov (12-3-0) put Frenchman Arnaud Kherfallah(5-2-0) to sleep in the opening round.
French middleweight Jean “Panqueca” Petrick (9-3-0) made an impressive M-1 debut by submitting always dangerous Talekh “An Terminator Asarbaiseáin” Nadzhafzade (7-3-1) with a North-South choke, agus Ivan Tsygelnik (2-1-0) won his second pro bout by way of a first-round technical knockout via punches versus Maksim Baruzdin (1-1-0) i gcath trom-mheáchain na Rúise.
Denis Sulimov (3-0-0) knocked amach Iliskhan Merzhoev (2-1-0) in the opening round on punches in a match between Russian lightweights, Rúisis lightweight Rizvan Simbagaev (4-1-0) was too much for his Ukrainian rival, Alexey Shanin (2-1-0), who was stopped on punches midway through the third and final round, and Russian featherweight Nikita Barkhajov (2-0-0) blasted-out Agoney Romero (7-5-1), na Spáinne, i bhabhta amháin.
An 24 competing fighters represented eight different countries: Rúis, Bhrasaíl, France, An Úcráin, An Eilvéis, Spáinn, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.
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SAINT PETERSBURG, Rúis (Deireadh Fómhair 16, 2018) – Undefeated Swiss welterweight prospect Urs Pablo Ortmann (8-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0) steps up in class November 2 to challenge Russian veteran Mhair sé suas go dtí a leasainm le knockout bhabhta tosaigh na Brasaíle (14-3-0, M-1: 5-2-0) ag M-1 Dúshlán 98 i Chelyabinsk, Rúis.
Undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 9-0-0) takes on Brazilian challenger Bruno Blindado Silva (18-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0) sa M-1 Dúshlán 98 imeacht is mó.
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Ortmann, a Muay Thai specialist, recently stepped into The Rage to discuss his ascending mixed-martial-arts career, including his fight versus Romanov:
Urs Pablo, you’ve got a double name, how do your friends call you?
UPO: “My friends call me just Urs and Pablo is my fight name. Earlier there was a difference between the real me and my fighting alter ego; stepping into the cage I used to go wild. Today it’s different, 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?
UPO: “I ndáiríre, I started my martial arts career only when I turned 21. Before that I played basketball. Ag 21, Gabriel Sabo helped me join the fighting world. Ar dtús, 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?
UPO: “Yasubey Enomoto is a role model in MMA for me and a good friend of mine. MMA has been developing in Switzerland rapidly lately, but still it’s popularity can’t be compared to what we see in Russia. Anyway, there are MMA gyms in almost every city and they have many fighters with potential.”
How did you get to M-1 Global and how do you like fighting in Russia?
UPO: “Before joining M-1 Global I’d already been to Russia once at Battle in the Mountains in Ingushetia, I loved it and it became my goal to fight in front of this amazing crowd against some top opponents.
“I worked very hard and I won all my MMA, K-1 and Muay Thai fights, so First MMA Management got interested in me, and very soon after signing with them I got my first fight 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?
UPO: “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?
UPO: “Sergey Romanov is one of the most dangerous welterweights on the M-1 Global roster. In his last fight he made some mistakes and I would say just defeated himself. M-1 Global fans will love our fight and I’m sure that the winner should become the next title contender. I suppose the winner will face Maxim Grabovich in the fight for the vacant title.
“Tá a fhios agam seo ag dul a bheith ina troid diana. A knockout victory would be awesome, but I’m open to any opportunity to finish this fight. Mar i gcónaí, I’ll start pushing my opponent from the opening bell.”
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