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Byrd Vies to Shine in the Spotlight Injury and illness are a common occurrence in the fight game and the upside to a fighter pulling out is the opportunity it creates for a replacement to step-in and turn an unfortunate ... Read More »
Mairbek Taisumov gears up for Ivlev at M-1 Challenge XXIII
Headed into M-1 Challenge XXIII on March 5th, Mairbek ‘Beckan’ Taisumov has his sites set on returning to the lightweight title spotlight but first has to dispose of the always dangerous Yuri Ivlev; a win puts Taisumov back in the ... Read More »
Rashid Magomedov: The evil stepmother lurking in Mok’s Cinderella story
On March 5th at M-1 Challenge XXIII, relentless Gorec team fighter, Rashid Magomedov, takes aim at Rafal Moks, intent on making a horrific nightmare out of his welterweight debut since relinquishing the 185-pound title. With Moks culminating 2010’s run through ... Read More »
Middleweight champ Rafal Moks drops an immediate nine pounds plus
In what would be considered the most exciting upset at M-1 Challenge XXII this past December, Rafal ‘Kulturysta’ Moks overcame his underdog status in epic fashion to capture the first-ever M-1 Challenge middleweight title. Fans who blinked missed the action ... Read More »
Heavy-handed submission technician returns at M-1 Challenge XXIII
M-1 Challenge XXIII marks Yuri ‘Cable Guy’ Ivlev’s return to action after suffering his first loss in seven outings. Over a two year span, the Legion Fight Team warrior was proving to be unstoppable until he collided with Daniel Weichel ... Read More »
MMA’s Greatest Icon Contemplates His Future: Electric, Emotional, Legendary, Inspiring
New York, NY (February 13, 2011) – With ringside physicians electing to halt the start of the third and final round between Fedor Emelianenko and BigFoot Silva, the legendary “Last Emperor’ suffered the second loss of his career and spoke ... Read More »
Lightweight Fury Added to M-1 Challenge XXIII – Taisumov vs. Ivlev
M-1 Challenge XXIII on March 5 will include a match-up between lightweight contenders Mairbek ‘Beckan’ Taisumov and Yuri ‘Cable Guy’ Ivlev. Read More »
Tinagadjiev’s Sites Set on Narkun and Title Contention at M-1 Challenge XXIII
Shamil Tinagadjiev is back in action as part of M-1 Challenge XXIII’s awesome undercard, Facing Tomasz Narkun in a light heavyweight clash. Read More »
Tomasz Narkun Seeks Redemption at M-1 Challenge XXIII
Saturday March 5th at M-1 Challenge XXIII, Tomasz Narkun redeploys for battle inside the ring against 2010 Eastern European Selection tournament runner-up, Shamil Tinagadjiev. Read More »
Rafal Moks relinquishes middleweight title to return to welterweight at M-1 Challenge XXIII on March 5
Rafal Moks has relinquished his middleweight title in order to compete as a welterweight and hopefully earn a shot at the 170-pound title. Read More »
Weichel vs. Khasbulaev added to M-1 Challenge XXIII
New York, NY (January 17, 2011) – Adding some anticipated lightweight fury into the undercard mix at M-1 Challenge XXIII on Saturday, March 5th, Team MMA Spirit’s Daniel Weichel (25-7) will face the talented Rusfighters propsect Magomedrasul Khasbulaev (16-4); all ... Read More »
The ‘Deuce’ is Loose – Kenny Garner Returns to Russia for M-1 Challenge XXIII
Jumping at the opportunity to make a return appearance to Russia in search of redemption, American Top Team fighter Kenny ‘Deuce’ Garner will face Alexander Volkov on March 5th. Read More »
M-1 Challenge XXIII: Guram vs. Grishin kicks off 2011
Moscow, Russia (January 3, 2011) – Kicking off the new year, M-1 Global announces its first event of 2011; on March 5th, from the Crocus City Arena in Moscow Russia, M-1 Challenge XXIII: Guram vs. Grishin will see the current ... Read More »
Jeffries vs. Geurin takes fight and submission of the night at M-1 Selection Americas tournament finals
For those watching the 2010 Americas Selection tournament since the beginning, it would be safe to say that the Middleweight Finals battle between Team Quest’s Tyson Jeffries and Team Bombsquad’s Mike Geurin not only took ‘fight of the night’ honours ... Read More »