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

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

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Promo video for M-1 Challenge 83, September 23, in Kazan, Russia

M-1 Challenge 83 will be streamed live from Kazan in high definition onwww.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.
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M-1 Challenge 83: Isikhombisa. 23, 2017 in Kazan, Russia
M-1 Challenge 84: October 27, 2017 e St. Petersburg, Russia
M-1 Challenge 85: November 10, 2017 e Moscow, Russia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Undefeated Movsar Evloev New M-1 Challenge Bantamweight Champion

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Sergei Kharitonov defeats Geronimo Dos Santos
Joe Riggs wins M-1 Global debut
M-1 INSELELE 81 Umphumela

Ingushetia, Russia (July 23, 2017 – Ezingakanqotshwa I-MOVSAR EVLOEV is the new M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion after he defeated defending champion Pavel Vitrukin the M-1 Challenge 81: Impi Ezintabeni 6 Umcimbi main, last night in the Republic of Ingushetia.

The international MMA eventfighters represented 11 amazwe ahlukene — coincided with the 25th anniversary celebration of the Republic of Ingushetia.

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

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

Movsar Eloev (R) defeated Pavel Vitruk
Esimweni co-iyavela, Russian heavyweight star Sergei “The ilungu lamasotsha aqeqeshelwe ukugxuma emabhanoyini” Kharitonov (26-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0) continued his M-1 dominance, using an ankle lock to force Brazilian veteran GeronimoMondragonDos Santos (39-19-0, M-1: 0-1-0) ube ukuzithoba.

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

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

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

In the main card opening fight, Wesibhakela Brazilian KleberOrgulhoRaimundo Silva (14-7-0, M-1: 1-0-0) won a three-round decision over U-Konstantin “I-Lacplesis” Gluhuv (31-17-0, M-1: 2-6-0), of Latvia.

On the ikhadi obutholakele, Welterweight Russian Khamzat Sakalov (7-2-0, M-1: 6-0-0) took a decision from French welterweight Charles-Henri Tchoungui (9-6-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Kazakhstan bantamweight U-Arman Ashimov (9-2-1, M-1: 1-0-0) punched out previously undefeated Russian Gadzhimurad Aliev (6-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0) e emzuliswaneni wesibili, and unbeaten Russian welterweight used knees and punches to stop SpaniardAlberto Vargas (4-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0) e emzuliswaneni wokuqala.

Georgian ukukhanya wesibhakela Giga Kukhalashvile (7-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0) knocked out previously unbeaten Nurbek Islailov (3-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), of Kyrgyzstan, emzuliswaneni wokuqala on punches, while Russian welterweight Movsar Bokov (2-1-0, 2-1-0) took out Ukrainian Igor Onoprienko (1-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0) with punches in the opening round.

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

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IKHADI MAIN
ISENZAKALO MAIN – M-1 CHALLENGE BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
I-MOVSAR EVLOEV (8-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), Russia
WDEC5
Pavel Vitruk (14-3-0, M-1: 8-3-0), Russia
(Evloev won M-1 Challenge bantamweight title)
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Sergei Kharitonov (26-6-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Russia
WSUB1 (2:13ankle lock)
Geronimo Dos Santos (39-19-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brazil
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Joe Riggs (44-17-0, M-1: 1-0-0), USA
WTKO3 (0:24 – punches)
Dmitry Samoilov (19-11-1, M-1: 10-6-0), Russia
WELTERWEIGHTS
Ingiskhan Ozdoev (5-3-0, M-1: 4-3-0), Russia
WKO1 (2:25spinning wheel kick)
Spencer Jebb (12-6-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Canada
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Kleber Raimundo Silva (14-7-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Brazil
WDEC3
Konstantin Gluhuv (31-17-0, M-1: 2-6-0), Latvia
IKHADI Preliminary
HEAVYWEIGHTS LIGHT
Gighazhvili (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Georgia
WTKO/KO1 (0:59 – punches)
Nurbek Islailov (3-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Kyrgyzstan
WELTERWEIGHTS
Khamzat Sakalov (6-3-0, M-1: 6-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Charles-Henri Tchoungui (9-6-1, M-1: 0-1-0), France
Akhmadkhan Ozdoev (4-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Russia
WTKO1 (2:45knees & punches)
Alberto Vargas (4-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Spain
Movsar Bokov (2-1-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Russia
WTKO1 (3:43 – punches)
Igor Onoprienko (1-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0, Ukraine
Amiram Gogoladze (4-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Georgia
WSUB1 (0:53 – ezingemuva naked binda)
Ibrahim Sagov (1-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Russia
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Alik Albogahiev (2-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Russia
WSUB1 (1:36 – ezingemuva naked binda)
Filip Narizhni (6-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Russia
BANTAMWEIGHTS
U-Arman Ashimov (9-2-1, M-1: 1-0-0), Kazakhstan
WKO2 (1:08 – Punch)
Gadzhimurad Aliev (6-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Russia
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M-1 Challenge 82: August 5, 2017 in Helsinki, Izwe

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

M-1 Challenge 81: Impi Ezintabeni 6, July 22 in Ingushetia
Saint Petersburg, Russia (June 16, 2017 – M-1 Global has announced that M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion Pavel Vitruk will defend his title against interim titlist I-MOVSAR EVLOEV, July 22 ku-M-1 Challenge 81: Impi Ezintabeni 6 Umcimbi main, in the Republic of Ingushetia.
The international MMA event will coincide with the 25th anniversary celebration of the Republic of Ingushetia.
Vitruk (14-2-0), ukulwa out of Moscow, bounced back strong from a sub-par 2016 with impressive victories over Sergei Morozov bese Vitaly Branchukom to become the first M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion.
Vitruk, noma, was unable to make his first title defense until now, due to an injury, opening the door for Evloev (7-0-0) to become the interim M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion and Vitruk’s mandatory challenger.
Fighting at home in Ingushetia, Evloev has improved in each fight, adding in physical strength and using technology. Yena akhishwe Alexei Nevzorov in the round yesibili at M-1 Challenge 76 to become interim champ.
Evloev looked very impressive in his last few fights and it appears his undefeated streak will be extremely difficult to snap. Vitruk, Nokho, has much more experience than his challenger with twice as many professional fights, including several stiff tests he passed with flying colors.
Vitriuk vs. Evloev promises to be an uncompromising battle as both fighters are more than worthy of owning the coveted M-1 Challenge championship belt. The two warriors are true masters of the martial arts.
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U-Sergei Kharitonov ubeka u-Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Ukulala emzuliswaneni wokuvula

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U-Ivan Buchinger uyakhumbula
Isihloko se-M-1 Challenge featherweight
INSELELE YE-M-1 Esemthethweni 80 Umphumela
I-HARBIN, China (June 16, 2017) – MMA hinkanyezi ye-eavyweight Sergei Kharitonov waqhubeka nokubusa emqhudelwaneni we-M-1 Global, kokungqongqoza out Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou phakathi nomjikelezo wokuvula wayizolo ebusuku M-1 Challenge 80 Umcimbi main, ebanjelwe eHarbin, China.
I-Sokoudjou yomdabu waseCameroon (18-8-0, M-1: 0-1-0), ukulwa e-United States, wabethelwa esilevini kwesokudla esiphonswe uKharitonov (25-6-0, M-1: 4-0-0), owavele wagxumela phezu kwesitha sakhe esiwile, edubula amasando amabili anamandla ekhanda, kuze kube unompempe uyasimisa isenzo.
Kodwa empeleni kwakuyi-KO ye-punch eyodwa kaKharitonov, osale angahluliwe emqhudelwaneni we-M-1 Global ngo 4-0-0.
noma hamba lapha ukuze ubuke:
M-1 Challenge featherweight iqhawe John “Lona” Buchinger (32-5-0, M-1: 7-1-0), eSlovakia, wasivikela ngempumelelo isicoco sakhe, ukuthumela inselele yaseRussia Timur Nagibin (9-3-0, M-1: 5-2-0) kumjikelezo wesithathu ngokuklinywa nqunu kwangemuva.
German featherweight Sasha Sharman (13-3-0, M-1: 1-1-0) wenza okufanayo kumphikisi wakhe, Them “Iron King” I-Nuertiebieke (7-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), waseShayina, ngaphandle kukaSharman oqede umbukiso e 1:03 uphawu lomjikelezo wokuvula.
I-Australian welterweight Corey “Okukhulu” Nelson (18-6-2, M-1: 0-0-1) futhi Alexander “Iron Capture” Butenko (43-12-1, M-1: 9-2-1) ilwele ukudonsa kanzima kwemizuliswano emithathu, kuyilapho Russian featherweight Mikhail Korobov (11-3-1, M-1: 1-2-1) futhi wasebenzisa ukuklinywa enqunu okungemuva ukuze ahambise Asirkebai Jinensibieke (12-5-0, M-1: 0-1-0) e emzuliswaneni wokuqala.
On the ikhadi obutholakele, Middleweight Russian Artem Kazbanov (8-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0), I-Chinese welterweight Kuerbanjiang Tuluosibake (2-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0) kanye ne-Russian lightweight Adam Tsurov (7-5-0, M-1: 6-2-0) bonke bawine izinqumo eziyimizuliswano emithathu ngazwi linye, ngokulandelana, ngokumelene Nosherwan “Savage” Khanzada (3-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Isi-Ukraine UMakim “Uhlanya uMax: Melnik (3-4-0, M-1: 1-2-0) futhi phambilini abahluliwe Fu Kangkang (4-1-1, M-1: 0-1-0), waseShayina.
Brazilian ukukhanya wesibhakela Carlos “Inja” Edward (16-4-0, M-1: 2-0-0) wayeka isiJalimane esingahluliwe ngaphambili, Rene Hoppe (7-1-0, M-1: 2-1-0), emzuliswaneni wokuqala ngokweseluleko sikadokotela. I-Georgian bantamweight Ivbragim Navruzov (4-0-1, M-1: 1-0-1) uthathe isinqumo sokuhlukaniswa kwemizuliswano emithathu kusuka Huyixibai Huyixibai (14-5-0, M-1: 0-1-0), waseShayina.
Kwaphinda lokho, I-M-1 Global ikhuthaze umcimbi wamazwe ngamazwe wangempela njenge 20 abasubathi abaqhudelanayo bamelwe 10 amazwe ahlukene: Russia, I-United States, Slovakia, Germany, Brazil, Australia, Ukraine, Pakistan, Georgia kanye China.
Imiphumela Complete ngezansi:
IMIPHUMELA OFFICIAL
(konke winners ohlwini lokuqala)
IKHADI MAIN
ISENZAKALO MAIN – HEAVYWEIGHTS
Sergei Kharitonov (25-6-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Russia
KO1 (Punches – 2:39)
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (18-8-0, M-1: 0-1-0), USA
I-M-1 INSELELE YE-FATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONS
Ivan Buchinger (32-5-0, M-1: 7-1-0), Slovakia
WSUB3 (Akha Naked Choke – 3:24)
Timur Nagibin (9-3-0, M-1: 5-2-0), Russia
(I-Buchinger igcine isihloko se-M-1 Challenge featherweight)
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Sascha Sharma (13-2-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Germany
WSUB1 (Akha Naked Choke – 1:03)
Igundane Nuertiebieke (7-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), China
WELTERWEIGHTS
Alexander Butenko (43-12-1, M-1: 9-2-1), Ukraine
D3
Corey Nelson (18-6-2, M-1: 0-0-1), Australia
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Mikhail Korobov (11-2-1, M-1: 1-2-1), Russia
WSUB1 (Akha Naked Choke – 1:18)
Asirkebai Jinensibieke (12-5-0, M-1: 0-1-0), China
IKHADI Preliminary
HEAVYWEIGHTS LIGHT
UCarlos Eduardo (16-4-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Brazil
WTKO1 (Udokotela Stoppage – 1:06)
Rene Hoppe (7-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Germany
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Izinhlobo ze-Kazbanov (8-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Nosherwan Khanzada (3-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Pakistan
BANTAMWEIGHTS
U-Ibragim Navruzov (4-0-1, M-1: 1-0-1), Georgia
WDEC3
Huyixibai Huyixibai (14-5-0, M-1: 0-1-0), China
WELTERWEIGHTS
Kuerbanjiang Tuluosibake (2-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0, China
WDEC3
UMakim Melnik (3-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Ukraine
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Adam Tsurov (7-5-0, M-1: 6-2-0), Russia
WDEC3
Fu Kangkang (4-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), China
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M-1 Challenge 80 izisindo, izithombe & ividiyo evela eChina

Uyekele NGOKUSHESHA
M-1 INSELELE 80
IZISINDO EZISEMTHETHWENI EZISUKA E-HARBIN, ISHAYINA
IKHADI MAIN
ISENZAKALO MAIN – HEAVYWEIGHTS — 3 X 5
(L) Sergei “The ilungu lamasotsha aqeqeshelwe ukugxuma emabhanoyini” Kharitonov (24-6-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Russia 266 ½ lbs.
vs.
(R) “The African Assassin” Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (11-5-0, M-1: 2-1-0), USA 230 lbs.

I-M-1 INSELELE YE-FATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONS – 5 X 5
(L)John “Lona” Buchinger(31-5-0, M-1: 6-1-0), Champion, Slovakia 144 lbs.
vs.
(R) Timur Nagibin (9-2-0, M-1: 5-1-0), Challenger, Russia 144 lbs.
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Sascha Sharma (12-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Germany 143 lbs.
vs.
Uhulumeni “Iron King” I-Nuertiebieke (7-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), China 146 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Alexander “Iron Capture” Butenko
(43-12-0, M-1: 9-2-0), Ukraine 165 lbs.
vs.
U-Corey “Okukhulu” Nelson
(18-6-1, M-1: 0-0-0), Spain 168 lbs.
FEATHERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Mikhail Korobov (10-2-1, M-1: 0-2-1), Russia, 143 lbs.
vs.
Asirkebai Jinensibieke (12-4-0, M-1: 0-0-0), China 146 lbs.
IKHADI Preliminary
HEAVYWEIGHTS LIGHT – 3 X 5
Rene Hoppe (7-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Germany 204 lbs.
vs.
Carlos “Inja” Eduardo (15-4-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Brazil 204 lbs.
MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Izinhlobo ze-Kazbanov (7-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Russia 185 lbs.
vs.
Nosherwan “Savage” Khanzada (3-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Pakistan 184 ½ lbs.
BANTAMWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Huyixibai Huyixibai (14-4-0, M-1: 0-0-0), China 135 lbs.
vs.
U-Ibragim Navruzov (3-0-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Georgia 132 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Kuerbanjiang Tuluosibake (1-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0, China 169 ½ lbs.
vs.
UMakim “Umuntu Max” Melnik (3-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Ukraine 167 lbs.
LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Adam Tsurov (6-5-0, M-1: 5-2-0), Russia 154 ½ lbs.
vs.
Kangkang Fu (4-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), China 153 lbs.
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LAPHO: Harbin, China
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Maksim Grabovich new opponent for M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko

M-1 Challenge 75, March 3, e Moscow, Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 23, 2017) – Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko will now be challenged by fellow Russian Maksim Grabovich, who has replaced injured Shavkat Rakhmonov, March 3, at M-1 Challenge 75 e Moscow.
M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 NC, M-1: 4-0-0),the three-time Bellator champion, intando kusihloko M-1 Challenge 75 against an opponent to soon be announced.
Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0), ukulwa eTyumen, Russia, is a Muay Thai specialist who captured his M-1 Challenge welterweight title belt last April at M-1 Challenge 65, when defending titlist Murad Abdullaev uthathe umhlalaphansi emzuliswaneni wesine.
In a non-title fight, Kunchenko won a three-round unanimous decision over Eduardo Ramon at M-1 Challenge at M-1 Challenge 70 ngoSepthemba odlule. His first title defense was December 5 at M-1 Challenge 72, in which Kunchenko won a 5-round unanimous decision over Abdulaev in a rematch.
Grabovich (5-2-0, M-1: 4-0-0), fighting out of famed Stary Oskol in Russia, has won his last three fights in addition to being undefeated in four M-1 Global matches. His signature victory to date was last June at M-1 Challenge 68, in which Grabovich won a three-round unanimous decision in the Fight of the Night.
In other announced main card fights, American lightweight KeonThe Black AssassinCaldwell (11-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0) makes his M-1 Global debut against former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (12-2-0 (M-1: 6-2-0), while Russian welterweight prospect Sergey “Streetfighter” Romanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) faces Russian veteran Magomed “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0).
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M-1 Challenge 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburg, Russia
M-1 Challenge 75 – March 3, 2017 – Moscow, Russia

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

 

M-1 Challenge 75, March 3 e Moscow, Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 9, 2017) – A serious knee injury requiring surgery has forced undefeated Kazakhstan challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) to withdraw from his first title fight, March 3 against unbeaten M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), of Russia, at M-1 Challenge 75 e Moscow.
I wanted this fight badly and put a lot of effort into preparation for it,” a dejected Rakhmonov explained. “Ngeshwa, I tore ligaments in my knee and, based on my medical exam, I will need surgery soon. I apologize to all the MMA fans who were anticipating this fight. I’ll do my best to return stronger than ever.
Welterweight ithemba Sergey “Streetfighter” Romanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) takes on Russian veteran Magomed “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0) use M-1 Challenge 75 ikhadi.
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KO & Submission of the Night M-1 Challenge 73 co-winners announced

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

Co-Knockouts of the Night
Feared striker Magomed Idrisov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), of Russia captured the M-1 Challenge bantamweight title by knocking out defending champion John “Lona” Buchinger (31-5-0, M-1: 6-1-0), ukulwa out of Slovakia, who rode a 10-fight win streak into M-1 Challenge 73, Idrisov put Buchinger to sleep with one devastating punch in the opening round for a shocking ending.
I-American Bantamweight “The Punisher” Josh Ukulungiswa House (14-4-0, M-1: 2-0-0) knocked out his Kazakh opponent, Sergey Morozov (6-2-0, M-1: 3-2-0), e emzuliswaneni wokuqala.
Co-Submissions of the Night
Intandokazi Hometown Khamzat Dalgiev (8-1-0, M-1: 5-1-0), chocked out British lightweight ChristianThe AnimalHolley (10-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0) e emzuliswaneni wesibili.
Brazilian bantamweight Diego “The PrideDavella (16-5-0, M-1: 1-0-0) won his M-1 debut in impressive fashion, choking AMAISBA OMARV (7-2-1, M-1: 4-2-1) kwisethulo somzuliswano wesibili.
NEXT SHOW: Feb. 18, M-1 Challenge 74, St. Petersburg, Russia
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