M-1: Beyond the Challenge - Part I
In this brand new web documentary series, host Jerry Millen takes you to Hilversum, Holland, site of M-1’s recent two-day taping of the M-1 Challenge television series. In episode one, Millen gives MMA fans an insider’s perspective on what life is like producing a worldwide mixed martial arts television show in exotic locations all over the world. Read More →
“King Mo” Lawal’s Destruction of Kerr Highlights Night of Fights at “HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH”
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal showed stateside fans exactly what all of the hype surrounding him was all about as he made surprisingly short work of UFC veteran Mark Kerr in the main attraction of “HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH”, which aired live on in the United States on HDNet and around the world via Internet PPV on www.M-1Global.com. While many in attendance were aware of the fact that Kerr was coming into the fight... [Read More...]
Photo Gallery: Exclusive images from “HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH”
Find pictures’ of WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko sparring in a exhibition match against Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi and “King Mo Lawal making his U.S. debut against Mark ‘The Smashing Machine’ Kerr. The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed.. var so27_1 = { params : { wmode : "opaque", allowfullscreen : "true"}, flashvars : { file : "http://www.m-1global.com/v2/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/xml/imagerotator.php?gid=27", shuffle... [Read More...]
Video: Daisuke Nakamura vs. Bogdan Christea
One of the most exciting fighters in the history of the M-1 Challenge, Daisuke Nakamura will return to the M-1 ring tonight during “HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH” when he faces former Olympic Judoka Ferrid Kheder. While much of the publicity has been focused on “King” Mo Lawal’s first-ever fight on U.S. soil and a special sparring exhibition between M-1 Global fighters Fedor Emelianenko and newly-crowned Strikeforce... [Read More...]
Behind the Scenes: Photo Gallery of Fedor vs. Brett Rogers shoot
While M-1 Global’s Fedor Emelianenko’s next fight vs. Brett Rogers has not been assigned a specific date, pre-promotion for the bout has already begun with both Fedor and Rogers involved in a special feature photo shoot. Courtesy of Esther Lin of Strikeforce are exclusive pictures from that photo shoot. [Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens] ... [Read More...]
Mark Kerr: “I was an embarassment”
He was once known as The Smashing Machine; a former PRIDE and UFC fighter who injected fear into everyone he fought with his devastating double-leg takedowns, a diesel-piston of a right hand and murderous ground ‘n’ pound. But recently even Mark Kerr admits he’s been a complete joke and an embarrassment, as he told MICHAEL SCHIAVELLO exclusively for HDNet Fights. “This is my stepping stone to redemption,” says Mark Kerr, one... [Read More...]
Photo Gallery from “HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH” Weigh-in
Kansas City, Missouri - Fighters from across the globe gathered Thursday at the Argosy Hotel & Casino in Kansas City, Missouri for the weigh-ins to tomorrow’s “HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH.” Below is an exclusive photo gallery depicting some of the imagery. [Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens] ... [Read More...]
Weigh-in Results for “HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS BREAKTHROUGH”
Considered by many pundits to be nothing more than an opponent for Karl “Psycho” Amoussou, John “The Iron Bull” Doyle sent a message Thursday afternoon during weigh-ins for “HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH” that he did not venture to Kansas City to lose. Amoussou vs. Doyle will be just one of seven total bouts to be featured during Friday’s HDNet telecast (10 p.m. ET) that will emanate from the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas... [Read More...]
Lucio Linhares: “It’s just another bout with a taste of revenge”
At 35 years of age, time is not on the side of Lucio Linhares’ dream of replicating his reputation as one of the BJJ’s top world class competitors into the same level of stature in MMA. However, talent is on his side. One of the M-1 Challenge’s best pound-for-pound fighters, Linhares’ ever-improving standout has allowed him to improve his overall record to 13-4. A Brazilian native who now finds himself living and training in Finland,... [Read More...]
Video: Introducing Lloyd “Kadillac” Marshbanks
M-1 Global heavyweight Lloyd “Kadillac” Marshbanks is one of the most unique fighters in all of mixed martial arts. So unique that he is often misunderstood. A winner of 52 MMA contests against just eight losses, Marshbanks’ record is often discounted because many of his fights took place in non-sanctioned environments. His non-sanctioned fights have drawn comparisons at times to Kimbo Slice, to which Marshbanks contends that he... [Read More...]
