Seemingly unstoppable European striking sensation Mairbek ‘Beckan’ Taisumov issued a statement making KO in his first outing to the US with Europe’s leading MMA Promotion, M-1 Global; the lightweight … [Read more...]
Mairbek Taisumov Shares M-1 Challenge: Bennett vs. Garner Co-Knock Out of the Night
July 11, 2011 By
Friday night’s M-1 Challenge: Bennett vs. Garner event from The Hangar in Costa Mesa, Calif. captured the attention of the crowd and those tuning in to the live telecast on SHOWTIME as fighter after … [Read more...]
Taisumov vs. Bacallao: Potential Fight of the Night at M-1 Challenge: Bennett vs. Garner
July 1, 2011 By
There’s a lot to say about experience in mixed martial arts; even more can be said when you combine experience with precise, tactical striking and a versatile ground game. When Mairbek ‘Beckan’ Taisumov … [Read more...]
Mairbek ‘Beckan’ Taisumov Hits Stateside for M-1 Challenge: Bennett vs. Garner
June 30, 2011 By
Thanks to his aggressive fighting style, Mairbek ‘Beckan’ Taisumov is seemingly incapable of producing anything other than action-packed fights; without doubt, he is one of the most entertaining … [Read more...]
Bacallao Intent to Wreck ‘Beckan’ at M-1 Challenge: Bennett vs. Garner
June 30, 2011 By
Josh ‘Iron Heart’ Bacallao has been given the opportunity to elevate his young career to the next level with his first trip to M-1 Global’s grandest stage. At M-1 Challenge: Bennett vs. Garner, … [Read more...]
Heavy-Handed Submission Technician Returns at M-1 Challenge XXIII
February 17, 2011 By
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 … [Read more...]
Mairbek Taisumov Gears Up for Ivlev at M-1 Challenge XXIII
February 17, 2011 By
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; … [Read more...]
The Best of 2010: #1 Artiom Damkovsky vs. Mairbek Taisumov
December 30, 2010 By
As 2010 comes to a close, the year brought countless incredible memories that will forever remain in the record books of M-1 Global. We saw young fighters clamour for victories in their quests to become … [Read more...]
The Best of 2010: #9 Mairbek Taisumov vs. Julien Boussuge.
December 22, 2010 By
As 2010 comes to a close, we continue to look back at the year that was. The year brought countless incredible memories and showcased young fighters putting their hearts and bodies on the line for victories … [Read more...]
Photo Gallery: M-1 Selection Finals Eastern and Western Europe
July 23, 2010 By
Quick Results: 1 Vitaly Minakov Vitalii Yalovenko Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00 2 Mairbek Taisumov Sergey Adamchuk Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 3:04 3 Abner Lloveras Berrie … [Read more...]
