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Fight Network to Live Broadcast M-1 Challenge 79, Fight Nights Global 68, LFA 13 & Extensive UFC 212 Fight Coverage

For Immediate Release – May 31, 2017

TORONTO – Fight Network, izao tontolo izao ny Premier 24/7 multi-platform channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, presents another busy weekend of live events, beginning this Thursday, Jona 1 amin'ny M-1 Challenge 79: Shlemenko Vs. Halsey 2 from St. Petersburg, Rosia, which kicks off at 2:30 p.m. SY.

Airing live exclusively across Canada, M-1 Challenge 79: Shlemenko Vs. Halsey 2 is headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight rematch between former Bellator MMA champions Alexander Shlemenko(55-9) ary Brandon Halsey (9-2). Amin'ny hafa Featured toaka, German welterweight Arda Adas (7-2) miditra faritry ny fahavalo an'i Rosia Sergey Romanov (11-1), Breziliana maivana Michel Silva (18-5) Niantoraka teo amin'ny Alexey Makhno (13-5), Zavatra middleweight Mahavaha Enoc Torres (19-9) mihaona Oleg Olenyechev (8-4) and Serbian featherweight Dragan Pesic (13-7) Miatrika eny amin'ny Khamzat Dalgiev (8-1).

Ny velona M-1 Challenge 79: Shlemenko Vs. Halsey 2 main card will immediately follow the M-1 Selectionprelims, which kick off at 12 p.m. ET and air live on Fight Network in Canada, ny U.S. ary maneran-tany any amin'ny tany maherin'ny 30 amin'ny firenena manerana Europe, Afrika sy Moyen-Orient. The M-1 Selection broadcast features American bantamweight Josh Rectification House (14-4) taking on Kyrgyzstan’s Bakhtiyar Toichubaev (7-3), while undefeated Temirlan Sharipov (3-0) mihaona Danila Prikaza (6-1) in an all-Russian welterweight affair.

The Russian city of St. Petersburg will play host to more live action on Friday, Jona 2 amin'ny 12 p.m. SY, toy ny Fight Nights Global 68 airs live on Fight Network in Canada and globally in over 30 amin'ny firenena manerana Europe, Afrika sy Moyen-Orient. The light heavyweight title is up for grabs in the main event as undefeatedSergey Pavlovich (10-0) maka amin'ny Mikhail Mokhnatkin (9-1-2). Mandritra izany fotoana izany, a heavyweight superfight is set for the co-main event, with unbeaten Russian powerhouse Vitaly Minakov (19-0) taking on former EliteXC kingpin and UFC title challenger Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva (19-11). Rounding out the star-studded card,Stjepan Bekavac (19-6) welcomes UFC veteran Nikita Krylov (21-5) to the promotion, Tony Johnson Jr.(10-3) efamira eny amin'ny Baga Agaev (28-19) in a heavyweight encounter, Asif Tagiev (5-2-1) mihaona Dmitry Aryshev (5-5-1) ao amin'ny welterweight bout, plus unbeaten Israeli prospect Jackie Gosh (7-0) looks to extend his perfect mark against Russia’s Oleg Dadonov (6-1).

Amin'ny Zoma, Jona 2 amin'ny 9 p.m. SY, Legacy Fighting Alliance invades Burbank, Kalifornia. fa LFA 13: Millender vs. Holland, featuring pivotal duels in the welterweight division, toy ny Curtis Millender (11-3) maka amin'ny Kevin Holland (9-2), raha Karen Darabedyan (12-6) tarehy Sam Liera (12-9). In light heavyweight bouts,Dominick Reyes (5-0) maka amin'ny Jordan Powell (8-6), raha Alonzo Menifield (2-0) ady Khadzhimurat Bestaev (4-1). A bantamweight bout between undefeated American Kyler Phillips (3-0) ary ny MeksikaJonathan Quiroz (2-1) will round out the card, which airs live on Fight Network in Canada and globally in over 30 amin'ny firenena manerana Europe, Afrika sy Moyen-Orient.

Farany, amin'ny sabotsy, Jona 3, Fight Network presents extensive live pre and post-fight coverage for UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway from Rio de Janeiro, Brezila. Fa aloha, the live weigh-ins will be televised on Fight Network on Friday, Jona 2 amin'ny 6 p.m. SY, with all the stars tipping the scales ahead of their pay-per-view showdowns.

The UFC 212 PRE-FIGHT SHOW will air live on Fight Network in Canada on Saturday, Jona 3 amin'ny 7 p.m. ET leading into the LIVE PRELIMS on TSN3. The UFC 212 PRE-FIGHT SHOW will feature featherweight contender Cub Swanson, middleweight champion Michael Bisping and former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans working as desk analysts with host Karyn Bryant and reporter Laura Sanko conducting on-site fighter interviews in Brazil.

At the conclusion of Saturday’s pay-per-view broadcast, ny velona UFC 212 POST-FIGHT SHOW amin'ny eo ho eo 1 a.m. ET on Fight Network features highlights, analysis and post-fight interviews.

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Damir Ismagulov stops Maxim Divnich to become new M-1 Challenge Lightweight Champion

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M-1 FANAMBY 78 RESULTS

New M-1 Challenge Lightweight Champion Damir Ismagulov
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ORENBURG, Rosia (Mey 27, 2017) – A new M-1 Challenge lightweight champion was crowned last night as Damir Ismagulov knocked out former champion Maxim Divnich at the end of the fifth and final championship round in the M-1 Challenge 78 main event at Orenburg, Rosia.
M-1 Challenge 78 was a true international event with fighters representing eight different countries: Rosia, Brezila, Belarosia, USA, UK, Soeda, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan.
Ismagulov (11-2-0, M-1: 7-1-0), fighting out of Russia by way of Kazakhstan, fought Divnich (13-3-0, M-1: 7-3-0) ao an-trano, ao Orenburg, for the vacant M-1 Challenge lightweight title, where Divnich had lost his title belt in 2015.
The title fight commenced with a “fihetseham-po-out dingana” ny fifanakalozana tsotra ny kapoka amin'ny Ismagulov miasa bebe kokoa amin'ny tongony, and the round ended with the hometown favorite holding a slight advantage.
Ismagulov, na izany aza, Nanjakazaka tamin'ny namany ny manaraka fihodinana telo sy Divnich, izay simba, mpandatsa-drà face nampiseho ny marary vokatry ny Ismagulov ny fanafihana foana, dia tsy afaka ny hiverina zavatra manodidina ao amin'ny fahadimy. As the finished neared, Ismagulov Tsy manaiky ny lalao mpanohitra mandra Vary raraka avy eo tsy voavaly totohondry nandatsaka tamin'i iray tsy nanam-piarovana Divnich. The referee halted the action with 13-seconds remaining on the clock for a hard-fought Ismagoulov win by technical knockout.
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Taorian'ny ady 5,000 mpankafy nankalaza, mierona ny fankatoavana for Ismagulov, izay nilaza: “Aho avy any amin'ny faritra Orenburg. Dia nandresy ny fehin-kibo! Misaotra noho ny ho avy. Te-hisaotra ny MMA Orenburg, ny mpanazatra, Victor Frolov, izay nahita ahy ho toy ny talenta, ary Alexander Shlemenko fa mino Ahy. Misaotra mpanazatra, ny ankohonako, ary ny mpankafy.
“Aho dia nanaporofo fa ny bandy tsotra avy amin'ny tanàna kely iray tsy misy ny mety ho lasa tompon-daka Internet. Raha afaka aho, ianao dia afaka. The belt in Orenburg, izay tokony ho.”
Fahazavana Rosiana lanja mavesatra Mikhail Ragozin (8-2-0, M-1: 2-0-0) nitsahatra Alan Bispo De Santana (5-2-0, M-1 0-1-0), ny Brezila, via punches late in the third round.
Brazilian middleweight CaioHellboy” Magalhães (10-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0) turned in an impressive M-1 debut, using a rear-naked choke hold to submit Dmitry Voitov (15-7-0, M-1: 4-2-0), ny Belarosia, in the opening frame.
American welterweight Keith “Ilay tokana” Johnson (12-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0) made an auspicious M-1 debut, also using a rear-naked choke to submit his opponent, former M-1 Challenge welterweight title challenger Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M-1: 4-3-0), ny Rosia, late in the third round.
Rosiana bantamweight VadimBad SantaMalygin (9-2-1, M-1: 2-1-1) won a three-round unanimous decision over veteran Brazilian fighter, FabricioBillSarraff (23-10-0, M-1: 0-2-0).
Ao amin'ny karatra mialoha hetsika, Ukrainian bantamweight Alexksander Doskalchuk (7-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0) and Brazilian lightweight RubeniltonRubinho” Poara (17-5-0, M-1: 1-2-0) were three-round majority decision winners, tsirairay, over Swede Son LeBuddhaBinh (5-2-0, M-1: 1-1-0) ary OrozbekNomadMaripov (5-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), ny Kyrgyzstan; pro-debuting Russian lightweight Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0) used a bravo choke to submit Brit RichardRico” Franco (2-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0) tamin'ny fihodinana voalohany, Rosiana featherweight Vitali Tverdokhlebov (4-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0) punched out Ukrainian Oleg Mikhailov (0-3-0 (M-1: 0-1-0) in boribory roa, ary Salem Evloev (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0) took a three-round unanimous decision from Alexey Dubrovny (0-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0) in a pro-debut battle of Russian bantamweights.
Valiny ofisialy etsy ambany:
Vokatra ofisialy
HEVI-DEHIBE KARATRA ARA-
HEVI-DEHIBE Event – VACANT M-1 CHALLENGE LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Damir Ismagulov (11-2-0, M-1: 7-1-0), Russia by way of Kazakhstan
WTKO5 (4:47 – punches)
Maxim Divnich (13-3-0, M-1: 7-3-0)
(Ismagulov won vacant M-1 Challenge lightweight title)
MAZAVA HEAVYWEIGHTS
Mikhail Ragozin (8-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0-), Rosia
WTKO3 (4:32 – punches)
Alan Bispo De Santana (5-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brezila
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Caio Magalhaes (10-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Brezila
WSUB1 (1:16 – -mitanjaka aoriana dia mangeja)
Dmitry Voitov (15-7-0, M-1: 3-3-0) Belarosia
WELTERWEIGHTS
Keith Johnson (12-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0), USA
WSUB3 (4:22 – -mitanjaka aoriana dia mangeja)
Maksim Grabovich (5-4-0, M-1: 4-3-0), Rosia
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Vadim Malygin (9-2-1, M-1: 2-1-1), Rosia
WDEC3
Fabricio Sarraff (23-10-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Brezila
Mialoha KARATRA ARA-
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rosia
WSUB1 (4:52bravo choke)
Ricardo Franco (2-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0-), Angletera
Rubenilton Pereira (17-5-0, M-1: 1-2-0), Brezila
WDEC3
Orozbek Maripov (5-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Kyrgyzstan
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Aleksander Doskalchuk (7-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0)
WDEC3
Son Le Binh (5-2-0, M-1: 1-1-0,), Soeda
Salem Evloev (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rosia
WDEC3
Alexey Dubrovsky (0-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Rosia
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Vitali Tverdokhlebov (5-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rosia
WTKO2 (punches)
Oleg Mikhailov (0-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Ukraine
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M-1 CHALLENGE EVENT CALENDAR:
M-1 Challenge 79: Shlemenko Vs. Halsey – Jona 1, 2017 ao St. Petersburg, Rosia
M-1 Challenge 80: Kharitonov vs/ LopesJona 15, 2017 in Habin, Shina

M-1 FANAMBY 78 OFISIALY vato

HEVI-DEHIBE KARATRA ARA-

HEVI-DEHIBE Event – VACANT M-1 CHALLENGE LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 5 X 5
Maxim Divnich (13-2-0, M-1: 7-2-0), Ukraine 154 lbs. (70.2 kg)
vs.
Damir Ismagulov (10-2-0, M-1: 6-1-0), Russia by way of Kazakhstan 154 lbs. (70.2 kg)

MAZAVA HEAVYWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Mikhail Ragozin (7-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0-), Russia204 lbs. (92.7 kg)
vs.
Alan Bispo De Santana (5-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brezila 203 lbs. (92.2 kg)

MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Dmitry Voitov (15-6-0, M-1: 3-2-0) Belarosia 185 lbs. (84.0 kg)
vs.
Caio Magalhaes (9-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brezila 185 lbs. (84.0 kg)

WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M-1: 4-2-0), Rosia 169 ½ lbs. (76.9 kg)
vs.
Keith Johnson (11-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), USA 77.3 lbs. (77.3 kg)

BANTAMWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Vadim Malygin (8-2-1, M-1: 1-1-1), Rosia 124 ½ lbs. (56.6 kg)
vs.
Fabricio Sarraff (23-9-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brezila 127 ½ lbs. (57.9 kg)
Mialoha KARATRA ARA-
LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Roman Bogatov (ny fanjanahan'i), Rosia 157 ½ lbs. (71.6 kg)
vs.
Ricardo Franco (2-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0-), Angletera 157 ½ lbs. (71.6 kg)
Orozbek Maripov (5-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Kyrgyzstan 158 lbs. (71.3 kg)
vs.
Rubenilton Pereira (16-5-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Brezila 158 lbs. (71.8 kg)
BANTAMWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Aleksander Doskalchuk (6-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0) 124 1/2 lbs. (56.5 kg)
vs.
Son Le Binh (5-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0,), Soeda 125 lbs. (56.7 kg)
Salem Evloev (ny fanjanahan'i), Rosia 135 lbs. (61.3 kg)
vs.
Alexey Dubrovsky (ny fanjanahan'i), Rosia 134 ½ lbs. (61.0 kg)
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Vitali Tverdokhlebov (4-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rosia lbs. ( kg)
vs.
Oleg Mikhailov (0-2, M-1: 0-0-0), Ukraine 137 lbs. (62.2 kg)
RAHOVIANA: Zoma, Mey 26, 2017
AIZA: Orenburg, Rosia
Mampiroborobo: M-1 Global
LIVE renirano: www.m1global.tv (11.00 a.m. SY / 8:00 a.m. PT in USA)
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M-1 CHALLENGE EVENT CALENDAR:
M-1 Challenge 78: Divnich vs. Ismagulov – Mey 26, 2017 ao Orenburg, Rosia
M-1 Challenge 79: Shlemenko Vs. Halsey – Jona 1, 2017 ao St. Petersburg, Rosia
M-1 Challenge 80: Kharitonov vs/ LopesJona 15, 2017 in Habin, Shina

Fast & furious 4-week period, Mey 19 & Jona 15 M-1 Global to promote four M-1 Challenge events

M-1 GLOBAL NOTEBOOK

Alexander Shlemenko Sergei Kharitonov
ST. Petersburg, Rosia (Mey 5, 2017) – M-1 Global action will be fast and furious as the Russia-based MMA promotional company will present four major M-1 Challenge events, starting May 19. in less than a four-week period.
All four events will be streamed live in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Mpijery dia ho afaka ny hijery ny savaranonando ady sy ny karatra lehibe amin'ny alalan'ny miditra ao amin 'hisoratra anarana amin'ny www.M1Global.TV. Mety hijery ny hetsika rehetra amin'ny solosainy ny mpankafy, ary koa ny Android sy finday Apple marani-tsaina sy ny takela-bato.
M-1 Challenge 77 – Mey 19 – Sochi, Rosia
Former two-time M-1 Challenge light heavyweight champion Viktor Nemkov(24-6-0, M-1: 17-5-0) will take on M-1 Global-debuting Ronny Markes (16-4-0, M-1: 0-0-0), ny Brezila, ao amin'ny hetsika lehibe.
Undefeated Russian middleweight prospect Artiom Frolov (8-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0) vs. TalekhThe Azerbaijan TerminatorNadzhafzade (4-1-1 (M-1: 2-1-0), Rosiana featherweight Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M-1: 0-0-0) vs. Brazlian Felipe Rego (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), and Ukrainian welterweight Audrey “Iron” Lezhnev(11-7-0, M-1: 3-3-0) vs. Rosiana The rbanali Abdusalamov are also scheduled to be in action.
M-1 Challenge 78 – Mey 26Orenburg, Rosia
Former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (13-2-0, M-1: 7-2-0), ny Okraina, and Kazakhstan native Damir Ismagulov (10-2-0, M-1: 6-1-0), miady avy any Rosia, will square off in the main event for the vacant M-1 Challenge lightweight title.
German heavyweight Frank “TattooKortz (4-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0) tarehy Nikolay Savilov (4-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0).
M-1 Challenge 79 – Jona 1 – St. Petersburg, Rosia
Former Bellator champions, Russian great Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko(55-7-0, M-1: 5-0-0) and M-1 Global debuting Brandon “Bull” Halsey (9-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0) throw-down in the main event of a rematch originally won by the American.
Rosiana middleweight ValeryThe Russian HammerMyasnikon (11-1-2, M-1: 2-1-2) meets veteran Mahavaha Enoc Torres (19-9-1, M-1: 5-6-1), ny Espaina.
M-1 Challenge 80 – Jona 15 – Harbin, Shina

Russian heavyweight star Sergei “The Paratrooper” Kharitonov (23-6-0, M-1: 3-0-0) returns to M-1 Global against Brazilian invader Marcus ViniciusMontanha” Lopes (11-5-0, M-1: 2-1-0). Ao ny tena zava-nitranga.

M-1 Challenge featherweight tompon-daka John “Izany no” Buchinger (31-5-0, M-1:6-1-0), of Slovania, will defend his crown against Russian challenger Timur Nagibin (9-2-0, M-1: 5-1-0).
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M-1 CHALLENGE EVENT CALENDAR:
M-1 Challenge 77: Nemkov vs. MarkesMey 19, 2017 Sochi, Rosia
M-1 Challenge 78: Divnich vs. Ismagulov – Mey 26, 2017 ao Orenburg, Rosia
M-1 Challenge 79: Shlemenko Vs. Halsey – Jona 1, 2017 ao St. Petersburg, Rosia
M-1 Challenge 80: Kharitonov vs/ LopesJona 15, 2017 in Harbin, Shina

Alexander Shlemenko defeats Paul Bradley, Kunchenko retains M-1 Challenge title

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M-1 FANAMBY 74 Vokatra ofisialy

(R) Alexander Shlemenko kicked his way to another victory
MOSCOW (Martsa 4, 2017) — Rosiana middleweight Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko resy American Paul “Ny Gentleman” Bradley and undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko retained his title last night in the loaded M-1 Challenge 75 card at Olympic Sports Complex in Moscow, Rosia
A three-time Bellator champion, Shlemenko (55-9-0. 1 NC, M-1: 5-0-0) spoiled the M-1 Global debut of former Ring of Combat champion Bradley (23-8-0, M-1: 0-1-0), fighting out of San Diego, by way of a three-round unanimous decision in the main event of the evening. Shlemenko, who last year captured the M-1 Grand Prix Middleweight Championship, remained undefeated in M-1 Global competition.
Kunchenko (16-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), ny Rosia, kept his professional MMA record intact with his 16faha- fandresena, half of which in M-1 Global competition, with a five-round unanimous decision over fellow countryman Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0) eo amin'ny mpiara-endri-javatra.
(R) — Alexey Kunchenko cruised to his 16th pro win with a defeat
Popular Russian welterweight Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (11-1-0, M-1: 4-0-0) made a strong statement as a legitimate title contender with his three-round unanimous decision over Russian MMA veteran Mogamed “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-6-0, M-1: 10-2-0), the former M-1 Selection middleweight champion.
Former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (13-2-0, M-1: 7-2-0) toerana ny tenany fa anaram-boninahitra hafa tifitra, stopping American KeonThe Black AssassinCaldwell (11-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0) on punches in the second round.
In the final main card fight, Breziliana fahazavana lanja mavesatra Carlos “Cachorrao” Eduardo (15-4-0, M-1: 1-0-0) made an impressive M-1 Global debut, taking a three-round decision from his Ukrainian opponent, BorisBoraPolezhay (15-6-0, M-1: 1-1-0).
Ao amin'ny karatra mialoha hetsika, Rosiana middleweight ValeryThe Russian Hammer” Myasinikov (11-1-2, M-1: 2-1-2) lived up to his nickname with an opening-round knockout of Brazilian Amilcar Alves (15-11-0, M-1: 0-1-0), undefeated Russian welterweight Abubakar Mestoev (4-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) took a three-round unanimous decision from German Niko Samsonidse (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), pro-debuting Russian lightweight Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0) used an arm-triangle choke to submit Ukrainian Aleksey Sotnikov (4-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), South Korean Bok Kil Young (8-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1) ary Rosiana Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1) niady ny telo-manodidina antsapaka, Rosiana welterweight Danila Prikaza (6-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0) locked in a rear-naked choke hold to defeat German ArdaBoma YeAdas (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0) by first-round submission, and Georgian lightweight Raul Tutarauli (8-4-0, M-1: 4-1-0) punched out Mohamed Grabinski (14-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), ny Alemaina, ao amin'ny fihodinana faharoa.
Complete results & sary Gallery eto ambany:
HEVI-DEHIBE KARATRA ARA-
HEVI-DEHIBE Event – MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Alexander Shlemenko (55-9-0, 1 NC, M-1: 5-0-0), Rosia
WDEC3
Paul Bradley (23-8-0, 2 NC, M-1: 0-1-0), USA
M-1 CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Alexey Kunchenko (16-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), Rosia
WDEC5
Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Rosia
(Kunchenko retained M-1 Challenge welterweight title)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Seregey Romanov (11-1-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Rosia
WDEC3
Magomed Sultanakhmedov (18-6-0, M-1: 10-2-0), Rosia
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Maxim Divnich (12-2-0, M-1: 7-2-0), Rosia
WTKO/KO2 (punches – 2:03)
Keon Caldwell (11-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), USA
MAZAVA HEAVYWEIGHTS
Carlos Eduardo (15-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brezila
WDEC3
Boris Polezhay (15-4-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Ukraine
Mialoha KARATRA ARA-
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Valery Myasinikov(11-1-2, M-1: 2-2-2), Rosia.
WTKO/KO1 (punches – 2:59)
Amilcar Alves (15-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brezila
WELTERWEIGHTS
Abubakar Mestoev (4-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Rosia
WDEC3
Niko Samsonidse (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Alemaina
Danila Prikaza (6-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Rosia
WSUB1 (-mitanjaka aoriana dia mangeja – 1:54)
Arda Adas (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Alemaina
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rosia
WSUB1 (sandriny-Triangle mangeja – 1:56)
Aleksey Sotnikov (4-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Ukraine
Bok Kil Young (8-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Korea Atsimo
E3
Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Rosia
Raul Tutarauli (8-4-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Georgia
WTKO/KO2 (punches – 3:50)
Mohamed Grabinski (14-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Alemaina




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M-1 FANAMBY 75 OFISIALY vato

HEVI-DEHIBE KARATRA ARA-

HEVI-DEHIBE Event – MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

(L) ALEXANDER SHLEMENKO (54-9-0, 1 NC, M-1: 4-0-0), Rosia 184 1/2 lbs. (83.9 kg)
vs.
(R) PAUL BRADLEY (23-7-0, 2 NC, M-1: 0-0-0), USA 184 lbs. (83.6 kg)
M-1 CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 5 X 5
(L) Alexey KUNCHENKO (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Tompon-daka, Rosia 169 1/2 lbs. (77 kg)
vs.
(R) MAKSIM GRABOVICH (5-2-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Challenger, Rosia 164 1/2 lbs. (74.8 kg)
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
SERGEY ROMANOV (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Rosia 169 1/2 lbs. (77 kg)
MAGOMED SULTANAKHMEDOV (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0), Rosia 169 1/2 lbs. (77.1 kg)
LIGHTWEIGHTS — 3 X 5
MAXIM DIVNICH (12-2-0, M-1: 6-2-0), Rosia 154 lbs. (70.1 kg)
vs.
KEON CALDWELL (11-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), USA 154 lbs. (70.1 kg)
MAZAVA HEAVYWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Boris POLEZHAY (15-5-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Ukraine 204 1/2 lbs. (92.9 kg)
vs.
CARLOS EDUARDO (14-4-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brezila 205 lbs. (93 kg)
Mialoha KARATRA ARA-
MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
VALERY MYASINIKOV (10-1-2, M-1: 1-2-2), Rosia. 187 lbs. (84.9 kg)
vs.
AMILCAR ALVES (15-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brezila 187 lbs. (84.9 kg)
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
NIKO SAMSONIDSE (2-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Alemaina 154 lbs. (70 kg)
vs.
ABUBAKAR MESTOEV (3-0-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Rosia 154 1/2 lbs. (70.2 kg)
ARDABoma YeADAS (8-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Alemaina 176 lbs. (80.0 kg)
vs.
DANILA PRIKAZA (5-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Rosia 173 1/2 lbs. (78.9 kg)
LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
ALEKSEY SOTNIKOV (4-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Ukraine 149 lbs. (67.8 kg)
vs.
ROMAN BOGATOV (0-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rosia 149 lbs. (67.9 kg)
BOK KIL YOUNG (8-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Korea Atsimo 145 lbs. (65.8 kg)
vs.
VIKTOR KOLESNIK (9-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rosia 145 lbs. (65.8 kg)
MOHAMED GRABINSKI (14-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Alemaina 158 lbs. (71.9 kg)
Vs.
Raúl TUTARAULI (7-4-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Georgia 158 1/2 lbs. (72.0 kg)

RAHOVIANA: Zoma, Martsa 3, 2017

AIZA: Moscow, Rosia
Mampiroborobo: M-1 Global
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American middleweight Paul Bradley Steps up to challenge “Storm” Alexander Shlemenko in main event

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M-1 Challenge 75, Martsa 3, ao Moscow, Rosia
ST. Petersburg, Rosia (Janoary 27, 2017) – American MMA veteran Paul “Ny Gentleman” Bradley has stepped up to meet the awesome challenge presented by 2016 M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko in the March 3RD M-1 Challenge 75 main event in Moscow.
M-1 Challenge 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Mpijery dia ho afaka ny hijery ny savaranonando ady sy ny karatra lehibe amin'ny alalan'ny miditra ao amin 'hisoratra anarana amin'ny www.M1Global.TV. Mety hijery ny hetsika rehetra amin'ny solosainy ny mpankafy, ary koa ny Android sy finday Apple marani-tsaina sy ny takela-bato.
A three-time Bellator champion, Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 NC, M-1: 4-0-0) resy teo aloha M-1 Challenge tompon-daka Vyacheslav Vasilevsky last year in the M-1 Grand Prix Middleweight Championship semifinals and championship final, tsirairay, by three-round majority decision and third-round submission (dia mangeja). Shlemenko Vs. Vasilevsky I & II were also the M-1 Challenge 68 & 64 Fights of the Night.
Former Ring of Combat champion Bradley (23-7-0, M-1: 0-0-0) will be making his M-1 Challenge debut, na izany aza, he’s a seasoned MMA veteran having fought in the UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator sy World Series ady.
The 33-year-old Bradley, fighting out of San Diego (California), was a standout wrestler at the powerhouse University of Iowa. He is known for his physical strength, tremendous endurance, and balanced stand-up and ground skills.
Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), ny Rosia, will defend his title in the co-feature against Maksin Grabovich (5-2-0, M-1: 4-0-0), ny Rosia, who replaced injured Kazakh challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0).
Russian welterweight prospect Sergey “StreetfighterRomanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) meets Russian veteran Magomed “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0), while another American fighter, maivana KeonThe Black AssassinCaldwell (11-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), will make his M-1 Global debut against former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (12-2-0, M-1: 6-2-0), ny Okraina.
Rounding out a loaded M-1 Challenge 75 main card is a middleweight clash between Russian favorite ValeryThe Russian HammerMyasinikov (10-1-2, M-1: 1-1-2) and Spaniard Mahavaha Enoc Torres (19-9-1, M-1: 5-6-1).
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“Storm” Warning! Alexander Shlemenko to headline M-1 Challenge 75

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American lightweight
Keon Caldwell added to loaded card
Martsa 3 ao Moscow, Rosia

ST. Petersburg, Rosia (Janoary 19, 2017) – M-1 Global has announced that 2016 M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko sitrapony lohatenin'ny M-1 Challenge 75 ao Moscow.
It has also been announced that American lightweight KeonThe Black AssassinCaldwell will make his M-1 Global debut versus former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich.
M-1 Challenge 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Mpijery dia ho afaka ny hijery ny savaranonando ady sy ny karatra lehibe amin'ny alalan'ny miditra ao amin 'hisoratra anarana amin'ny www.M1Global.TV. Mety hijery ny hetsika rehetra amin'ny solosainy ny mpankafy, ary koa ny Android sy finday Apple marani-tsaina sy ny takela-bato.
Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 NC, M-1: 4-0-0), a three-time Bellator champion, resy teo aloha M-1 Challenge tompon-daka Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (see picture above with Shlemenko on right) last year in the M-1 Grand Prix Middleweight Championship semifinals and championship final, tsirairay, by three-round majority decision and third-round submission (dia mangeja). Shlemenko Vs. Vasilevsky I & II were the M-1 Challenge 68 & 64 Fights of the Night.
In a much-anticipated All-Russian middleweight showdown, Shlemenko was supposed to fight reigning M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Ramadany Emeev, who was unfortunately injured during training camp, forcing him out of that match. Vasilevsky replaced Emeev against Shlemenko in the championship final.
Ao amin'ny asa farany, Shlemenko stopped Kendall Grove in the second round of their main event fight on Bellator 162 last October in Memphis, Tennessee.
Alexander Shlemenko fighting in Russia is always a significant event,” M-1 Global filoha Vadim Finkelchtein nanao hoe:, “as he is a true legend of Russian MMA. His fights always sellout arenas, no matter who his opponent. We all know that the story we started last year at M<-1 Grand Prix 2016 isn’t over, nefa. The whole country is waiting for the fight between Russia’s two best middleweightsAlexander Shlemenko and Ramazan Emeev.
Ramazan was injured and Shlemenko had contractual obligations with Bellator. Izany, throughout the past month, we were waiting for Shlemenko to receive permission to fight in Russia. Ankehitriny, we have arranged for him to fight on M-1 Challenge 75. We’ve done a great job to make this possible and now hope that, amin'ity indray mitoraka ity, we will be able to complete this exciting story.
Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), ny Rosia, will defend his title against an opponent to be announced, due to originally announced Kazakh challenger, unbeaten Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), withdrawing due to a knee injury.
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) amin'ny M-1 Challenge 75 karatra.
Caldwell (11-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), fighting out of Georgia, is the US-based Island Fights champion. A powerful puncher who has nine knockouts in his 11 fandresena pro, Caldwell was supposed to compete in the 13faha- season of The Ultimate Fighter, but he withdrew due to personal reasons. He has had several fights in World Series of Fighting.
A Ukrainian fighting out of Moscow, Divnich captured the vacant M-1 Challenge lightweight title in 2014 amin'ny M-1 Challenge 54, mijanona Dzhambulat Kurbanov in the third round on punches in the Fight of the Night. Amin'ny 2015, Divnich lost his first title defense by third-round knockout to Mansour Barnaoui amin'ny M-1 Challenge 57. Amin'ny ady farany, Artiom Damkovsky knocked out Divnich with a kick in the second-round of their fight this past September at M-1 Challenge 70.
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ALEXANDER ‘STORM’ SHLEMENKO IS BACK IN BUSINESS AFTER TKO VICTORY AT ‘BELLATOR 162’ IN MEMPHIS

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Alexander Shlemenko returns with a patented livershot TKO over Kendall Grove

 

Memphis (Oct. 21, 2016) – The most decorated middleweight in Bellator history, Alexander Shlemenko (54-9, 1NC) returned to the cageanio alina in a big way against Kendall Grove (23-16). The first round saw aggressive back and forth action with each fighter getting rocked. Shlemenko successfully utilized powerful spinning backfists and heelkicks to close the distance on the 6’6 Hawaiian. “The Storm” stalked Grove throughout the cage before ultimately connecting with a nasty combo that saw a left hand to the liver, followed by a right hand to the chin, sending his towering opponent to the mat. Shlemenko followed up with a barrage of strikes to “Da Spyda” before “Big John” McCarthy waved the fight off at 1:43 ny faharoa filanjana.

 

 

Lashley sinks in a rear-naked choke to end Appelt’s night in round two

 

Bobby Lashley (15-2) continued to live up to his nickname of “The Dominator” as he tossed his opponent, Josh Appelt (12-6) to the mat at will. Throughout the first round, Lashley jockeyed for position as he rained down punches while trying to lock in a submission in front of his friend from his days as a WWE Superstar, Jerry “The King” Lawler, who watched from his cage side seat. Appelt landed a couple strikes to start the second frame before being slammed to the mat and ultimately submitted with a one-armed rear-naked choke at 1:43 of Round 2.

 

 

 

Yamauchi finishes Couture with armbar submission just one minute into bout

The 23-year-old submission specialist Yamauchi ny (20-3) resy Ryan Couture (10-5) via arm bar submission just 1:01 an-fanokafana manodidina. Making his lightweight debut, Yamauchi becomes the first opponent to submit Couture over his 15-fight career. The win gives the Brazilian-Japanese prospect 20 total over his career, including five since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion back in 2013. The slick arm bar marks the 16faha- submission victory for Yamauchi, 13 of which have come in the first frame.

 

 

Kato scores TKO victory over Matthews

 

The first televised fight of the evening featured two highly gifted strikers in A.J. Matthews (8-6), a muay-Thai practitioner and Hisaki Kato(7-2), who holds a black belt in Kyokushin Karate. Both fighters exchanged great combinations throughout the entirety of the first round, with Matthews even wobbling Kato halfway through the frame. but was unable to capitalize, allowing Kato to regain his composure. A break in the action because of an accidental eye poke to Matthews allowed Kato to completely recover, and when the fight continued, Kato utilized his right kick to the body-left hand to the dome combination to send Matthews to the canvas, pouncing with a flurry of punches forcing the referee to call a stop to the action at 4:58 ny toe voalohany.

 

 

Complete Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

 

Fifaninanana savaranonando bantamweight: Steve Garcia (7-1) def. Ronnie Lawrence (1-1) via UD

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Ricky Rainey (12-4) def. Gilbert Smith (12-6) via UD

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Julia Budd (9-2) def. Arlene Blencowe (7-6) via MD

Fifaninanana mialoha lanja mavesatra: Virgil Zwicker (15-5-1) def. Dan Charles (10-4-1) amin'ny TKO amin'ny 4:31of Round 2

Fifaninanana mialoha lanja mavesatra: Chase Gormley (14-5, 1 NC) def. Bobby Brents (17-6) via SD

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Wade Johnson (11-1) def. Tyler Hill (6-1) via SUB (-mitanjaka aoriana dia mangeja) amin'ny 3:35 of Round 3

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: James Wallace (2-0) def. Jonathan Burdine (4-5) via SUB (-mitanjaka aoriana dia mangeja) amin'ny 3:33 of Round 2

Fifaninanana savaranonando antonony: Eryk Anders (5-0) def. Brian White (5-5) amin'ny TKO amin'ny 0:23 of Round 1

Catchweight (160 lb.) Preliminary Bout: Jaleel Willis (7-0) vs. Omar Johnson (4-1) via UD

Fifaninanana mialoha lanja mavesatra maivana: Grady Hurley (10-1) def. Chad Cook (10-11) amin'ny 2:29 of Round1

Fifaninanana mialoha lanja mavesatra: Mike Wessell (15-8) vs. Frank Tate (4-2) via UD

PROFESSIONAL DEBUT OF ‘BABY SLICE’ SET TO ANCHOR PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 162’ IN MEMPHIS ON OCT. 21

 

CHASE GORMLEY, JULIA BUDD, DAN CHARLES, & VIRGIL ZWICKER ALSO BACK IN ACTION

COMPLETE ‘BELLATOR 162’ CARD BELOW

SANTA Monica, Kalifornia. (Septambra 26, 2016) – The preliminary portion of “Bellator 162: Shlemenko Vs. Grove” at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., amin'ny Oct. 21 is official and amongst the 12 new additions, there is plenty of action to be consumed during the Bellator.com-streamed card.

indrindra, the professional mixed martial arts debut of “Baby Slice” will finally take place, when the 24-year-old returns from injury to meet Rick Bing, who also will be lacing up the gloves for the first time as a pro. Ankoatry ny, Steve Garcia (6-1) hiatrika Ronnie Lawrence (1-0), Julia Budd (8-2) also returns from injury to face Arlene Blencowe (7-5), heavyweights Chase Gormley (13-5) ary Bobby Brents (17-5) collide, ary 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide National Champion Eryk Anders (4-0) maka amin'ny Brian White (5-4).

The completed preliminary portion joins a stacked main card highlighted by a middleweight main event pitting former middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko (53-9) manohitra Kendall Grove (23-15). Ankoatry ny, former WWE competitor Bobby Lashley (14-2) ary Josh Appelt (12-5) prepare to square off in a heavyweight co-main event, while a middleweight tilt between Hisaki Kato (6-2) ary A.J. Matthews (8-5) is also set for the SPIKE-televised main card. Lastly, Yamauchi ny (19-3) ary Ryan Couture (10-4) will face-off in a lightweight feature fight.

Tickets for the event are on sale now at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster or FedExForum Box Office. Main card action kicks off LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. SY/8 p.m. CT, while prelims streams live on Bellator.com ary Ny Bellator Mobile App.

See below for the complete listing of “Bellator 162: Shlemenko Vs. Grove” tilts, which amounts to 16 action packed bouts.

 

Complete "Bellator 162: Shlemenko Vs. Grove” Main Card:

Middleweight Main Event: Alexander Shlemenko (53-9) vs. Kendall Grove (23-15)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Bobby Lashley (14-2) vs. Josh Appelt (12-5)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Hisaki Kato (6-2) vs. A.J. Matthews (8-5)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Yamauchi ny (19-3) vs. Ryan Couture (10-4)

 

Complete Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Baby Slice (Début) vs. Rick Bing (Début)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Ricky Rainey (11-4) vs. Gilbert Smith (12-5)

Fifaninanana savaranonando bantamweight: Steve Garcia (6-1) vs. Ronnie Lawrence (1-0)

Fifaninanana mialoha lanja mavesatra: Chase Gormley (13-5, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Brents (17-5)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Julia Budd (8-2) vs. Arlene Blencowe (7-5)

Fifaninanana mialoha lanja mavesatra: Dan Charles (10-3-1) vs. Virgil Zwicker (14-5-1)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Tyler Hill (6-0) vs. Wade Johnson (10-1)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: Jonathan Burdine (4-4) vs. James Wallace (1-0)

Fifaninanana savaranonando antonony: Eryk Anders (4-0) vs. Brian White (5-4)

Catchweight (160 lb.) Preliminary Bout: Jaleel Willis (6-0) vs. Omar Johnson (4-0)

Fifaninanana mialoha lanja mavesatra maivana: Chad Cook (10-10) vs. Grady Hurley (9-1)

Fifaninanana mialoha lanja mavesatra: Mike Wessell (14-8) vs. Frank Tate (4-1)