Moscow, Russia (March 15, 2011) – Coming off the heels of its 2011 kick-off event and in anticipation of its return to the United States, Europe’s leading mixed martial arts promotion announces M-1 Challenge XXV: Zavurov vs. Magomedov 2. On April 28th from the Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, current welterweight (170 Lbs) champion Shamil Zavurov (19-1) looks to make his second successful title defense and avenge the sole loss on his otherwise unblemished record against top contender, Rashid Magomedov (8-1). Fans can capture the title tilt LIVE online on the official M-1 Global website, www.M-1Global.com starting at 11:00am EST / 8:00am PST.
Also featured on the card is a standout bout between Russian middleweight (185 Lbs) fan-favorite, Andrei Semenov and Luigi ‘The Italian Tank’ Fioravanti who is making his second trip across the pond intent to shock the hometown crowd.
M-1 Challenge XXV Under Card:
Alexander Kosarev (1-2) vs. Denis Goltsov (2-1) Heavyweight (205+ Lbs.)
M-1 Challenge XXV Main Card: (Streaming Live):
Andrei Semenov (29-9-2) vs. Luigi Fioravanti (22-8) Middleweight
Championship Bout
Welterweight Division:
Shamil Zavurov, M-1 Challenge Champion (19-1) clashes with Rashid Magomedov (8-1)
• Additional bouts to be announced shortly
Free LIVE broadcast coverage of the entire M-1 Challenge XXV event from St. Petersburg, Russia will be available to viewers worldwide on the official M-1 Global website (www.M-1Global.com) and select affiliate partner sites starting at 11:00am EST / 8:00am PST on Thursday April 28th.
To receive the iframe embedding code to air M-1 Challenge XXV, please email Eric Nicholl at EricNicholl.M1@gmail.com for more information.
With M-1 Challenge champions established in all five weight classes, a true contenders system will fuel events throughout 2011, driving M-1 Global’s growth as a leading brand in the US and international markets.
2011’s full slate of M-1 Challenge events held in the United States and Europe are primed to be mega-event spectaculars where Champions defend their titles and contenders jockey for position for a coveted shot at the gold. Feeding the contention system will be two Selection tournaments in 2011 with details being announced shortly.
Returning to US soil for 2011’s sophomore event, current lightweight champ, Artiom Damkovsky is gearing for his first title defense against 2010 M-1 Selection Americas winner, Jose Figueroa, in the headline bout at M-1 Challenge: Damkovsky vs. Figueroa on Friday March 25th from the Constant Center in Norfolk, Virginia LIVE on SHOWTIME starting at 11pm EST / PST (delayed on the West Coast.
