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Feed SubscriptionFight video: Alexander Emelianenko vs. Konstantin Gluhov at M-1 Challenge 34
Fedor Emelianenko may be retired, but his younger brother, Alexander Emelianenko (21-5), just picked up his third win of 2012 and his fourth win in a row. Read More »
Bellator expands presence overseas with new Russian TV deal
Bellator Fighting Championship has reached an agreement with Russia's leading sports network, R2, that will allow the network exclusive broadcasting rights in the country. The deal with R2, effective September 28th, brings the total number of countries in which Bellator airs to 81, and introduces the tournament based promotion to an estimated 83 million Russian television viewers. Read More »
Fedor Emelianenko will face Pedro Rizzo in Russia on June 21
News has emerged today that heavyweight MMA veteran Fedor Emelianenko will face former UFC fighter Pedro "The Rock" Rizzo at the Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 21st. Read More »
Fedor vs. Monson PPV set for November 20th
Integrated Sports Media announced today that it will distribute the November 20th "M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson" Pay-Per-View event live from Olympic Arena in Moscow, Russia. Read More »
Alexander ‘The Tiger’ Sarnavskiy: Russia’s lightweight beast hits Showtime
Considered as one of the most promising young fighters coming out of Russia, Alexander ‘The Tiger’ Sarnavskiy is living up to his hype; with an unblemished 12-0 record, this highly talented lightweight will look to continue his winning ways at ... Read More »
Guram decapitates Grishin and earns submission of the night at M-1 Challenge XXIII
M-1 Challenge heavyweight champ, Guram Gugenishvili, maintains perfection and improves to 11-0 after sinking in his trademark, suffocating rear-naked-choke on Maxim Grishin this past Saturday night at M-1 Challenge XXIII; the RNC win earned Submission of the Night recognition, a ... 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 »
Fedor looking to move past Werdum “mistake” – ProMMAnow.com exclusive
Fedor Emelianenko talks to us about putting the loss to Fabricio Werdum behind him and getting back in the cage. He will face Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva on Feb. 12 in the first round of the Strikeforce heavyweight tournament. Read More »
Cowboy Fedor and his posse mount up; horse whisperer sends subliminal message to Overeem *VIDEO*
There are moments in a warrior's life when he must take time to relax and reflect upon his career. Some warrior's use that time to go hunting or fishing. 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 »
Fedor Emelianenko training for Bigfoot
On Feb. 12, Fedor Emelianenko will face Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva in the Strikeforce heavyweight tournament quarterfinals LIVE on Showtime. Fedor is seen here training for what will be his first fight since suffering his first real loss last year. 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 »
Aleksander Emelianenko loses first MMA fight in four years to K-1 vet Peter Graham *VIDEO*
Aleksander Emelianenko had his eight fight win streak stopped this past weekend by Australian K-1 veteran Peter Graham at the “Governor’s Cup 2010″ in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, on Saturday, Dec. 18. Read More »
Watch M-1 Challenge XXII LIVE on ProMMAnow.com today at 11 a.m. ET
On Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, starting at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT, ProMMAnow.com (www.prommanow.com) will feature a LIVE video stream of M-1 Challenge XXII from Druzhba Arena in Moscow, Russia. Read More »
Sarnavskiy Destroys KuKu at M-1 Challenge XXI and Earns KO of the Night
Midway through M-1 Global’s greatest event of 2010, Alexander ‘Tiger’ Sarnavskiy showed the crowd and fans watching why he is considered one of Russia’s most dangerous lightweight fighters. Read More »
Gazhimurad Omarov: Legion Fight Team’s Light Heavyweight Prospect
Since making his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2008, 31 year old Gazhimurad Omarov has built up a perfect 5-0 record fighting as a middleweight, light heavyweight and a heavyweight. Read More »
Streaming live from a PC near you – M-1 Challenge XXI: Guram vs. Garner airs to a worldwide audience
As M-1 Challenge XXI continues to develop into one of the hottest cards of the fall, fans around the world will be able to watch the action LIVE at www.M-1Global.com. Read More »
Vyacheslav “Slava” Vasilevski: moving up the light heavyweight ladder as a European prospect
At 22 years of age, Vyacheslav "Slava" Vasilevski is quietly making a name for himself as a top contender in the light heavyweight division with M-1 Global. Read More »