Considered by many pundits to be the odds-on favorite to win the 2009 M-1 Challenge, Team USA West announced Monday four fifths of its roster for its upcoming semifinal matchup on Sept. 26 in Rostov, Russia. USA … [Read more...]
USA West Finalizes Four Fifths of its Roster for Sept. 26 M-1 Challenge Semifinals
September 7, 2009 By
Del Rosario talks M-1 Challenge playoffs, possible move to light heavyweight, and Strikeforce in new interview
July 8, 2009 By
There has been a great deal of change within the world heavyweight landscape within the past 12 months. While notables such as Tim Sylvia and Andrei Arlovski have taken steps back after multiple losses, … [Read more...]
USA West vs. Brazil set to fight on HDNet on Friday at 8 p.m. ET
May 21, 2009 By
The second episode of the 2009 season of the "M-1 Challenge presented by Affliction" is set to premiere Friday night at 8 p.m. ET on HDNet. And this week's best-of-five head-to-head series will feature … [Read more...]
Prospect Watch: Shane Del Rosario
May 18, 2009 By
From BloodyElbow.com: Hardcore MMA fans are always keeping an eye out for the next big star to come out of the smaller regional and international promotions. If you're a bettor or generally just interested … [Read more...]
Updated M-1 Challenge Standings for April 29
April 29, 2009 By
M-1 Challenge Standings as of April 29, 2009: GROUP A - Team - Overall Won-Loss/Head-to-Head Won-Loss 1. England: 1-0/4-1 2. Spain: 1-0/3-2 3. France: 0-1/2-3 4. Japan: 0-1/1-4 GROUP B - Team … [Read more...]
Veterans Del Rosario and Santana added to Team USA West
April 15, 2009 By
Usually the term "revamping" in team sports is reserved for rosters that are under-performing. However, while Team USA West is 1-0 in the "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction" (www.M-1Global.com) following … [Read more...]
M-1 Challenge Standings and Results as of April 7
April 7, 2009 By
M-1 Challenge Standings as of April 7: GROUP A - Team - Overall Won-Loss/Head-to-Head Won-Loss England: 0-0/0-0 France: 0-0/0-0 Japan: 0-0/0-0 Spain: 0/0/0-0 GROUP B - Team - Overall … [Read more...]
2008 M-1 Challenge Breakout Star Jason Jones Added to ’09 Opener
February 16, 2009 By
Amsterdam, Holland -- He was one of the biggest breakout stars in MMA in 2008 yet he was conspicuously absent from Team Benelux's original roster heading into the "M-1 Challenge presented by Affliction" … [Read more...]
USA Team West set to debut Saturday at M-1 Challenge 2009 Opener
February 16, 2009 By
Amsterdam, Holland - The five man squad for Team USA West's entry into the 2009 "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction" has been finalized with one injury replacement set at lightweight and the team's … [Read more...]
South Korea Upsets Defending M-1 Challenge Champions
Tacoma, Washington - In a stunning upset, Team South Korea defeated the defending 2008 M-1 Challenge Champions Russia Imperial Team (formerly Russia Red Devil) by a score of 3-2 during the 2009 "M-1 Challenge … [Read more...]