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UMCIMBI OZAYO: Nov. 17 – M-1 Challenge 99: I-Doskalchuk vs. Icala lesenzana, Nazran, Russia

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Ngolaka…… Urs Pablo Ortmann

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Saint Petersburg, Russia (October 16, 2018) – Ithemba elingahluliwe le-Swiss welterweight Urs Pablo Ortmann (8-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0) khuphuka ekilasini ngoNovemba 2 ukuphonsela inselelo umakadebona waseRussia Sergey Romanov (14-3-0, M-1: 5-2-0) at M-1 Challenge 98 waseChelyabinsk, Russia.

Umpetha ongahluliwe we-M-1 Challenge middleweight Artem Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 9-0-0) ibhekana nombangi waseBrazil Bruno Blindado Silva (18-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0) in the M-1 Challenge 98 Umcimbi main.

M-1 Challenge 98 izosakazwa bukhoma kusuka eRussia encazelweni ephezuluwww.M1Global.TV. Ababukeli bazokwazi ukubukela ukulwa zokukwazi kanye ikhadi main ngokungena kwi babhalise www.M1Global.TV. Abalandeli bangabuka sonke isenzo kumakhompyutha abo, kanye Android ne-Apple smart and amaphilisi. M-1 Challenge 97 izophinde ibe iyatholakala kuwww.fite.tv (Ikhadi lokuqala likhululekile, $7.99 ekhadini eliyinhloko).

Ortmann, uchwepheshe we-Muay Thai, usanda kungena ku-The Rage ukuze axoxe ngomsebenzi wakhe okhuphukayo we-mix-karate-arts, kuhlanganise nempi yakhe ngokumelene noRomanov:

Urs Pablo, unegama elikabili, abangani bakho bakubiza kanjani?

Ukhona: “Abangane bami bangibiza ngo-Urs nje futhi uPablo igama lami lokulwa. Phambilini bekunomehluko phakathi kwami kwangempela kanye ne-allter ego yami yokulwa; ngingena ehhokweni ngike ngizidlele. Namuhla kwehlukile, manje ngenza konke okusemandleni ami ukuthi ngihlale ngizolile lapho ngilwa. Umgomo wami manje ukuhlala ngisebenza kahle futhi ngibonise amasu ngendlela ecace kakhulu ngangokunokwenzeka.”

Uwuqale kanjani umsebenzi wakho we-MMA futhi yini oyithanda kakhulu ngokulwa?

Ukhona: “Empeleni, Ngaqala umsebenzi wami we-karate kuphela lapho ngiphenduka 21. Ngaphambi kwalokho ngangidlala i-basketball. At 21, UGabriel Sabo wangisiza ukuba ngijoyine izwe lokulwa. Ekuqaleni, Ngangingeke ngingenele umncintiswano, kodwa umqeqeshi wami, Zyber Ruday, wayebone ikhono lami futhi wangisiza ukuba ngikhule. Ngithanda kokubili ukushaya kanye nokubamba. Emsebenzini wami nginokunqoba okuningi kokuzithoba, kuphela ngenxa yeqiniso lokuthi ngangizizwa ngingcono phansi kunezimbangi zami.”

Yini ongasitshela yona nge-MMA eSwitzerland? Ubani umlwi ophawuleka kakhulu?

Ukhona: “Yasubey Enomoto uyisibonelo esihle ku-MMA kimi kanye nomngane wami omuhle. I-MMA ibithuthuka ngokushesha eSwitzerland muva nje, kodwa noma kunjalo ukuthandwa akukwazi ukuqhathaniswa nalokho esikubona eRussia. Noma kunjalo, kukhona izindawo zokuzivocavoca ze-MMA cishe kuwo wonke amadolobha futhi banama-fighters amaningi anamandla.”

Ufike kanjani ku-M-1 Global futhi uthanda kanjani ukulwa e-Russia?

Ukhona: “Ngaphambi kokujoyina i-M-1 Global ngangivele ngiye eRussia kanye e-Battle in the Mountains e-Ingushetia, Ngangikuthanda futhi kwaba umgomo wami ukulwa phambi kwalesi sixuku esimangalisayo ngokumelene nabaphikisi abaphezulu.

“Ngisebenze kanzima futhi ngayinqoba yonke i-MMA yami, U-K-1 no-Muay Thai bayalwa, ngakho Abaphathi be-MMA bokuqala baba nesithakazelo kimi, futhi ngokushesha ngemva kokusayina nabo ngathola impi yami yokuqala ku-M-1 Global. Ngikubona kuhle kakhulu ukuthi i-MMA inenhlonipho engaka eRussia nokuthi yesekwa ngezinga eliphezulu kangangokuthi ungabona ngisho noMengameli kweminye imicimbi.. Nginolwazi oluhle nabalandeli baseRussia, abahlonipha kakhulu. Ngemuva kwezimpi zami ngibonile ukuthi bayawuqonda kahle lo mdlalo, ngakho-ke ngiyakuthanda ukulwa eRussia.”

Ubani ongathanda ukulwa naye kakhulu ku-M-1 Global?

Ukhona: “Ngingathanda ukulwa Alexey Kunchenko. Sengibone izimpi zakhe eziningi futhi kungaba inselelo enzima kimina. Ngijabule ngokuthi usayine ne-UFC futhi ngiyethemba ngelinye ilanga ngingakwazi ukumlandela.”

Ucabangani ngempi yakho ezayo ngokumelene no-Sergey Kunchenko?

Ukhona: “U-Sergey Romanov ungomunye wama-welterweight ayingozi kakhulu ohlwini lwe-M-1 Global. Empini yakhe yokugcina wenze amaphutha engingathi uvele wazihlula. Abalandeli be-M-1 Global bazoyithanda impi yethu futhi nginesiqiniseko sokuthi owinile kufanele abe yimbangi yesicoco esilandelayo. Ngicabanga ukuthi ozowina uzobhekana UMaxim Grabovich ekulweleni isicoco esingenamuntu.

“Ngiyazi lokhu kuzoba fight ezinzima. Ukunqoba komdlalo kungaba kuhle kakhulu, kodwa ngivuleleke kunoma yiliphi ithuba lokuqeda le mpi. Njengenjwayelo, Ngizoqala ukuphusha isitha sami kusukela ensimbi yokuvula.”

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Nov. 2 – M-1 Challenge 98: I-Frolov vs. Silva e Chelyabinsk, Russia

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Ukukhula kweRussia vs. Umbango we-MMA waseBrazil uyaqhubeka

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Artem Frolov – Bruno Blindado Silva

Umpetha we-M-1 Challenge middleweight

Nov. 2 at M-1 Challenge 98 waseChelyabinsk, Russia

Saint Petersburg, Russia (October 9, 2018) – Umbango okhulayo we-mix-karate-arts phakathi kwezilwi zaseRussia naseBrazil uyaqhubeka ngoNovemba 2, ngesikhathi engakaze ehlulwe ngumpetha we-M-1 Challenge middleweight Artem Frolov uphonsa phansi nombangi ohamba phambili Bruno Blindado Silva, in the M-1 Challenge 98 umcimbi omkhulu e-Chelyabinsk, Russia.

M-1 Challenge 98 izosakazwa bukhoma kusuka eRussia encazelweni ephezulu www.M1Global.TV. Ababukeli bazokwazi ukubukela ukulwa zokukwazi kanye ikhadi main ngokungena kwi babhalise www.M1Global.TV. Abalandeli bangabuka sonke isenzo kumakhompyutha abo, kanye Android ne-Apple smart and amaphilisi. M-1 Challenge 97 izotholakala futhi www.fite.tv (Ikhadi lokuqala likhululekile, $7.99 ekhadini eliyinhloko).

UFrolov oneminyaka engu-27 ubudala (11-0-0, M-1: 9-0-0), ukulwa out of Russia, usayine inkontileka ye-UFC kanti ubehlelelwe ukulwa ngenyanga edlule e-UFC Moscow. Uhoxile ngenxa yokulimala futhi manje usezovikela isicoco sakhe sesibili se-M-1 Challenge middleweight kuSilva.

Silva (18-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0) waba yimbangi ephezulu ngokukhipha isihlabani saseRussia se-MMA Alexander Shlemenko (56-11-1, M-1: 6-1-0) emzuliswaneni wokuvula we M-1 Challenge 93 lokhu June esidlule. Umgadli onzima waseBrazil umile 15 of yakhe 18 abaphikisi abahluliwe kuze kube manje.

“UBruno Silva ungumphikisi ofanelekayo wesihloko, owenza isitatimende esikhulu ekuqaleni kwalo nyaka,” Kusho uFrolov. “Ngeshwa, Angikwazanga ukugijima ku-UFC ngenxa yokulimala okudala okubi kakhulu, kodwa manje konke kuhamba kahle, nokulimala kuyaphola. Bengizilungiselela ngokujwayelekile, ukunaka zonke izici zempi futhi ngigxile ku-cardio yami ngaphambi kwe-bout eyimizuliswano emihlanu.

“Le mpi angiyibheki njengokuziphindiselela kuka-Alexander Shlemenko, Ngifuna nje ukulwa ngaphansi kwefulegi laseRussia futhi ngifakazele ukuthi iRussia iyizwe eliphezulu emhlabeni we-MMA. Ukunqoba kule mpi kungaba inkundla yokwethula kowinile, kodwa awunqobi ukulwa ngamazwi. Sizolwa futhi ngoNovemba 2 sizobona yonke into ku-The Rage ku-M-1 Challenge 98 waseChelyabinsk!”

“Ngijabule kakhulu ngokuthi impi yami yesithathu eRussia izoba seChelyabinsk futhi,” Kuphendula uSilva. “Leli idolobha elikhethekile kimi, kabili ngiwine lapho nge-knockout futhi ngoNovemba 2nd ngizophinde ngikhiphe isitha sami. Akulula ukuncintisana eRussia. Izindiza ezinde, i-jet lag kanye nesimo sezulu esibandayo kwenza konke kube nzima kakhulu, kodwa lena ingxenye yomdlalo. Ngiyayithanda iRussia ngoba leli zwe seliyishintshile impilo yami.

“U-Artem Frolov uyiqhawe elinamandla kanye neqhawe elikhulu. Angijwayele ukubuka izimbangi zami’ izimpi ezedlule kakhulu, kodwa kumavidiyo engiwabonile, Ngingasho ukuthi unamakhono amahle e-cardio ne-wrestling. Sengikulungele ukuba ngumpetha womhlaba, okwakuhlala kuyiphupho lami futhi ngokushesha leli phupho lingafezeka. Ngiyamhlonipha uFrolov, kodwa kukhona engikudingayo. Ngethemba ukuthi useyilungele impi ngoba ngizoliphuca leli bhande. Ngiyi-fighter ehlale ibheka i-knockout. Izikhathi eziyishumi nanhlanu ngikhiphe izimbangi zami naku-M-1 Challenge 98 Ngikulungele ukuxabana no-Artem kaningi ngangokunokwenzeka ukuze ngibe ngumpetha.”

Ukulwa engeziwe maduze ezakuphumelela. Zonke ukulwa kanye fighters angaphansi ushintsho.

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Nov. 2 – M-1 Challenge 98: I-Frolov vs. Silva e Chelyabinsk, Russia

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

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Nov. 2 at M-1 Challenge 98 waseChelyabinsk, Russia

Saint Petersburg, Russia (October 2, 2018) — Umpetha ongahluliwe we-M-1 Challenge middleweight Artem Frolov will put his title belt on the line November 2, when he takes on challenger Bruno Blindado Silva, headlining M-1 Challenge 98 waseChelyabinsk, Russia.

M-1 Challenge 98 izosakazwa bukhoma kusuka eRussia encazelweni ephezulu www.M1Global.TV. Ababukeli bazokwazi ukubukela ukulwa zokukwazi kanye ikhadi main ngokungena kwi babhalise www.M1Global.TV. Abalandeli bangabuka sonke isenzo kumakhompyutha abo, kanye Android ne-Apple smart and amaphilisi. M-1 Challenge 97 kuzoba futhi Kutholakala ku- www.fite.tv(Ikhadi lokuqala likhululekile, $7.99 ekhadini eliyinhloko).

UFrolov oneminyaka engu-27 ubudala (11-0-0, M-1: 9-0-0), ukulwa out of 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. Kafushane, Frolov is an extremely dangerous fighter, evident by his perfect professional record.

Frolov (ngaphezulu) 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) emzuliswaneni wokuvula we M-1 Challenge 93 lokhu June esidlule. The power-punching Brazilian embraced his underdog role, shockingly blasting Shlemenko (okufanekiselwa ngezansi) at will. Silva’s lethal punching has resulted in 15 of yakhe 18 victims being stopped.

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Nov. 2 – M-1 Challenge 98: I-Frolov vs. Silva in I-Chelyabinsk, Russia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How does it feel to sign with UFC?

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

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

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

Yini oyaziyo ngomphikisi wakho, C.B. Dollaway?

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

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

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

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

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Aug. 25 – M-1 Challenge 96: Mikutsa vs. Ibragimov in Saint Petersburg, Russia

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

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

Saint Petersburg, Russia (September 4, 2018) — Umpetha ongahluliwe we-M-1 Challenge middleweight Artem Frolov will make his UFC debut, stepping in on short notice to replace injured Omari Ashkedov against battle-tested C.B. “The Doberman” Dollaway, September 15 use UFC Moscow card at Olympic Stadium in Moscow.

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

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

A solid all-around fighter, Frolov has won 5 fights by stoppage, along with four submission victories and two by decision.

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

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

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Bruno Silva shocks Alexander Shlemenko in 1st round

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Undefeated Artiom Frolov defeats

Joe Riggs to remain M-1 Challenge middleweight champ

M-1 INSELELE 93 Umphumela & IZITHOMBE

I-CHELYABINSK, Russia (June 1, 2018) – Brazilian middleweight Bruno Silva shocked Alexander Shlemenko with an opening round stoppage to set-up a potential showdown with M-1 Challenge champion Artyom Frolov, who defeated American challenger Joe “Diesel” Riggs earlier this evening (Fri.) at M-1 Challenge 93 waseChelyabinsk, Russia.

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

Silva pounded Shlemenko and finished him off here

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

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

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

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

Russian engasindi Alexey Makhno (18-6-0) uthathe isinqumo esinemizuliswano emithathu ngazwi linyeRogerio Karranza (13-4-0), Brazil, while Finnish flyweight UMichael Silander (18-6-0) choked Nureles Aidarov (3-1-0), of Kyrgyzstan, ibe lokuqala round ukuzithoba.

On the ikhadi obutholakele, Russian heavyweights Yuriy Fedorov (1-0-0) in his pro debut andU-Nikolay Savilov (12-3-0) both used ground-and-pound attacks to defeat, ngokulandelana, French heavyweight Charles-Henri Lucien (0-2-0) in round one and Nikolay Rachek (7-6-0), of Russia, ohlakeni lwesithathu.

In a battle of Russian middleweights, Vladimir Migovich (1-2-0) wawina ezintathu eziyindilinga isinqumo ngazwi-linye phezu Nikita Novikoov (5-3-0), South African middleweight Mark Hulme (6-2-0) submitted his Russian opponent, Wader (7-3-0), via a rear naked choke in the opening round.

Russian engasindi UMagomed Magomedov (9-2-0) won a three-round split decision over his countryman, Nikita Podkovalnikov (2-1-0), Bantamweight Russian USergey Klyuev'S (6-1-0) kimura forced previously undefeated Ilya Karetnikov (4-1-0), of Russia, into first-round submission, futhi Pierre Ludet (4-0-0), yaseFrance, locked a rear naked choke on Russian flyweight Egor Filidov (0-1-0) ngoba lokuqala nxazonke by ukuzithoba ukunqoba.

Complete Results and a picture gallery below:

IKHADI MAIN

ISENZAKALO MAIN – MIDDLEWEIGHTS

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

KO1 (punches – 2:54)

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

Isici esibonakalayo – M-1 INSELELE middleweight Championship

Artyom Frolov (11-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), Russia

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

UJoe Riggs (47-18-1, M-1: 2-1-1), USA

I-Flyweights

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

WDEC3

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

LIGHTWEIGHTS

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

WDEC3

Rogerio karranca (13-4-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Brazil

I-Flyweights

UMichael Silander (18-6-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Izwe

WSUB1 (d'arce binda – 4:26)

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

IKHADI Preliminary

HEAVYWEIGHTS

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

WTKO1 (ground and pound stoppage – 1:31)

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

U-Nikolay Savilov (12-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Russia

WTKO3 (ground and pound stoppage – 4:26)

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

MIDDLEWEIGHTS

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

WDEC3

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

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

WSUB1 (ezingemuva naked binda – 2:20)

Wader (7-3-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Russia

LIGHTWEIGHTS

UMagomed Magomedov (9-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Russia

WDEC3

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

BANTAMWEIGHTS

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

WSUB1 (kimura – 2:25)

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

I-Flyweights

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

WSUB1 (ezingemuva naked binda – 3:36)

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

Silva celebrated after his shocking vicrory over Shlemenko

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

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

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

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

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IZENZAKALO EZAYO:

June 1 – M-1 Challenge 93: Shelemnko vs. Silva e Chelyabinsk, Russia

June 15 – M-1 Challenge 94: Ismagulov vs. Damkovsky in Orenburg, Russia

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M-1 Challenge 93 Weights & Izithombe

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Saint Petersburg, Russia (May 31, 2018) – The official weight in was held today forkusasa M-1 Challenge 93 at Chelyabinsk, Russia.

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

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

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

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

Below find fighters’ weights and main-event pictures:

IKHADI MAIN

ISENZAKALO MAIN – MIDDELWEIGHTS — 3 X 5

(R) Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko

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

vs.

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

Isici esibonakalayo – M-1 INSELELE middleweight Championship – 5 X 5

(R) Artyom Frolov (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Champion, Russia 185.18 lbs. (84 kg)

vs.

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

I-Flyweights — 3 X 5

(L) Chris “Umbulali wamaGreki” Kelades (12-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Canada 124.56 lbs. (56.5 kg)

vs.

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

LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

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

vs.

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

(yellow card) –

I-Flyweights – 3 X 5

(L) Mangaheli “Ihulelo” Icala lesenzana (17-6-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Izwe 124.78 lbs. (56.6 kg)

vs.

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

IKHADI Preliminary

HEAVYWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

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

vs.

Yuriy Fedorov (for DEBUT), Russia 260.15 lbs. (118 kg)

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

vs.

U-Nikolay Savilov (11-3-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Russia 231.82 lbs. (105.15 kg)

MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

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

vs.

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

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

vs.

Wader (7-2-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Russia 184.64 lbs. (83.75 kg)

LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

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

vs.

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

BANTAMWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

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

vs.

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

I-Flyweights – 3 X 5

Egor Filidov (Pro Debut), Russia 122.8 lbs. (55.7 kg)

vs.

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

(Zonke izimpi & abalwa ngaphansi koshintsho)

NINI: Friday, June 1, 2018

LAPHO: I-Chelyabinsk, Russia

UMGQUGQUZELI: M-1 Global

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IN THE RAGE INTERVIEW CHRIS “Umbulali wamaGreki” KELADES

May 31, 2018 FNU47 Shiya amazwana

Chris Kaledes (R) is shooting for his second straight M-1 victory lokhu Friday

I-CHELYABINSK, Russia (May 30, 2018) – Greece-born flyweight Chris “The Greek Kelades” Kelades (12-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0), fighting out of Dartmouth, Canada, takes on Ukrainian fighter Alexander Pletenko (13-4-0, M;1: 0-0-0) this Friday night on the M-1 Challenge 93 ikhadi main, waseChelyabinsk, Russia.

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

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

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

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

CK: Njalo impi uhlukile. Sometimes in a new environment it takes longer to feel the fight start and you have to read the opponent before you react too aggressively.”

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

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

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

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

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

Umpetha ongahluliwe we-M-1 Challenge middleweight Artem Frolov (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0) defends his title for the first time against American favorite Joe “Diesel” Riggs (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1) in the M-1 Challenge 93 co-featured event.

M-1 Challenge 93 izosakazwa bukhoma kusuka eRussia encazelweni ephezulu www.M1Global.TV. Ababukeli bazokwazi ukubukela ukulwa zokukwazi kanye ikhadi main ngokungena kwi babhalisewww.M1Global.TV. Abalandeli bangabuka sonke isenzo kumakhompyutha abo, kanye Android ne-Apple smart and amaphilisi. M-1 Challenge 93 will also be available onwww.fite.tv(Ikhadi lokuqala likhululekile, $7.99 ekhadini eliyinhloko)

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IN THE RAGE INTEVIEW Artem Frolov

May 30, 2018 FNU47 Shiya amazwana

I-CHELYABINSK, Russia (May 29, 2018) – Umpetha ongahluliwe we-M-1 Challenge middleweight Artem Frolov (10-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0) defends his title for the first time this Friday against American favorite Joe “Diesel” Riggs (47-17-1, M-1: 2-0-1) in the M-1 Challenge 93 co-featured event, waseChelyabinsk, Russia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

M-1 Challenge 93 izosakazwa bukhoma kusuka eRussia encazelweni ephezulu www.M1Global.TV. Ababukeli bazokwazi ukubukela ukulwa zokukwazi kanye ikhadi main ngokungena kwi babhalise www.M1Global.TV. Abalandeli bangabuka sonke isenzo kumakhompyutha abo, kanye Android ne-Apple smart and amaphilisi. M-1 Challenge 93 will also be available onwww.fite.tv(Ikhadi lokuqala likhululekile, $7.99 ekhadini eliyinhloko)

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