Late replacement Marshbanks rounds out M-1Challenge Finals rosters.
M-1 Global officials have announced a change has been made to Team USA East roster for the second-ever finals for the “M-1 CHALLENGE” has been scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3, in St. Petersburg, Russia. Lloyd “Kadillac” Marshbanks will be stepping up to replace Ness Harris as the heavyweight participant for the event. With the roster change, the teams will bring the same fighters that participated in the semi finals and won... [Read More...]
M-1’s Jessie Gibbs receives black belt
M-1 Global’s fighter representing Team Holland and consequently Team World, Jessie Gibbs got the coveted and well-deserved black belt from the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu master Marcos Barbosa who was in Holland to teach some classes at Team Agua, where Gibbs trains. Jessie is one of the best up-and-coming heavyweights in the M-1 Global’s stable. Amassing an overall record of 9 wins with only 2 losses this young Dutchman was victorious against... [Read More...]
World Team vs. Team Germany to be featured on HDNet this Friday
Rising star Johan Romming will look to improve to 5-0 during Friday's episode of the M-1 Challenge on HDNet. A best-of-five series between Group D rivals Team Germany and the World Team will headline this Friday’s edition of the M-1 Challenge on HDNet at 8 p.m. ET. After struggling in 2008, the Germans have rebounded in 2009 and rank amongst the most improved teams in this year’s M-1 Challenge. They look to improve to 2-1 and finish... [Read More...]
M-1 Challenge Photo Gallery: Russia Legion vs. Team England
Below is a photo gallery containing exclusive M-1Global.com images courtesy of award-winning photo journalist Alexander Taran chronicling Russia Legion’s 4-1 win over Team England during Saturday’s M-1 Challenge Playoff Semifinals. [Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens] ... [Read More...]
USA East and Russia Legion headed to M-1 Challenge Championship Cup following respective 4-1 victories
Rostov on don, Russia — Sixteen teams began the season in the 2009 “M-1 CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY AFFLICTION” (www.M-1Global.com) but now just two are left standing following Saturday’s semifinal playoff round at the Russian Sport Palace in Rostov on don, Russia. Headed to the finals following dominating team performances are both USA East and Russia Legion, setting up a renewal of a classic sports rivalry that will be played... [Read More...]
Quick Results of M-1 Challenge Playoff Semifinals
Rostov on don, Russia – M-1 Global conducted the M-1 Challenge Playoff Semifinals earlier this afternoon in Rostov, Russia, with both USA East and Russia Legion advancing to the M-1 Challenge Championship Cup, to be held later this year. Below are quick results of this afternoon’s card with updated records: USA EAST VS. USA WEST - 1. Lightweight (154 lbs./-70 kg): Ivan Jorge (USA East/10-0) def. Steve Magdaleno (USA West/6-1) via... [Read More...]
Video: Getting to Know Matt Thorpe
We’re just hours away from the M-1 Challenge Playoff Semifinals (watch it on M-1Global.com live at 12:00 noon ET on Internet PPV — just submit your payment info through the SMS widget on the right). One of the most anticipated matchups that will be taking place this afternoon is Team England’s rising middleweight superstar Matt Thorpe facing the toughest test of his career in former UFC vet Ansar Chalangov of Team Russia Legion. Thorpe... [Read More...]
Weigh-in Results for M-1 Challenge Playoff Semifinals
All 22 fighters scheduled to compete during Saturday’s M-1 Challenge Playoff Semifinals on Saturday made weight. You can watch the semifinals live on M-1Global.com start at 12:00 noon ET via Internet PPV (not available in the U.S. or South Korea) by ordering via the SMS payment widget on the right side of the page. Official weights are listed below. PRELIMINARY FIGHT - 1. Catchweight (162.8 lbs./74 kg): Akhmed Goseinov (162.69 lbs.) vs. Bakhruz... [Read More...]
Photo Gallery: Weigh-in Photos from M-1 Challenge Semifinals
With slightly over 24 hours until Saturday’s M-1 Challenge Semifinal Playoff matchups between Russia Legion vs. Team England and USA West vs. USA East, official weigh-ins took place earlier today in Rostov, Russia. Below is an exclusive photo gallery from today’s weigh-ins. And remember, you can watch the M-1 Challenge Semifinals tomorrow, Saturday, at noon ET via www.M-1Global.com by ordering the Internet PPV through the SMS payment widget... [Read More...]
Photo Gallery: Pictures from M-1 Challenge Semifinals Press Conference
Final preparations are being made in Rostov, Russia for Saturday’s M-1 Challenge Playoff Semifinals, which will be broadcast live at 12:00 noon ET at M-1Global.com. Those preparations include a press conference earlier today in Rostov with M-1 officials speaking with the Russian media. Below is a photo gallery conducted during the presser. [Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens] ... [Read More...]
