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Enomoto Replaces Injured Magomedov in M-1 Welterweight Title Bout (4/20/2011 1:46:39 PM)
Sengoku veteran Yasubey Enomoto has signed with M-1 Global and will replace an injured Rashid Magomedov in a welterweight title bout against reigning champion Shamil Zavurov at M-1 Challenge 25 on April 28 at the Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Gugenishvili-Bennett Slated for July 8 M-1 Challenge on Showtime (4/12/2011 9:46:24 AM)
M-1 Global heavyweight champion Guram Gugenishvili will seek to defend his title for the second time when he squares off against American Pat Bennett on July 8.

"TUF 8" finalist Vinny Magalhaes challenges Viktor Nemkov for vacant M-1 Global belt (4/6/2011 4:30:00 PM)
Brazilian jiu-jitsu wizard Vinny Magalhaes is set to challenge combat sambo stylist Viktor Nemkov for M-1 Global's vacant light heavyweight title. M-1 Global officials recently announced that Magalhaes and Nemkov will tangle on the main card of April's "M-1 Challenge XXV: Zavurov vs. Magomedov II" event. Featuring a welterweight title fight rematch between current champ Shamil Zavurov and challenger Rashid Magomedov, M-1 Challenge XXV stream live in the U.S. on April 28 at M-1 Global's official website.

M-1 Challenge 25 Adds Magalhaes-Nemkov LHW Title Bout (4/5/2011 11:56:17 AM)
M-1 Global officially announced Tuesday the addition of another title confrontation at M-1 Challenge 25M/a>, taking place April 28 at the Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia. Headlined by a welterweight championship bout between champion Shamil Zavurov and challenger Rashid Magomedov, M-1 Challenge 25 will now also feature a fight for the vacant light heavyweight title, as former “Ultimate Fighter” Season 8 finalist Vinny Magalhaes locks horns with sambo specialist Viktor Nemkov.

"M-1 Challenge 24: Damkovsky vs. Figueroa" draws 189,000 viewers to Showtime (3/30/2011 7:00:00 PM)
M-1 Global's first-ever Showtime-broadcast event drew 189,000 viewers to the premium cable channel. MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the figure with industry sources. Featuring a lightweight title bout between new champion Jose Figueroa and former title holder Artiom Damkovsky, "M-1 Challenge 24: Damkovsky vs. Figueroa" took place Friday, March 25 in Norfolk, Va. The event marked M-1 Global's debut on Showtime.

"M-1 Global: Damkovsky vs. Figueroa" draws 189,000 viewers to Showtime (3/30/2011 7:00:00 PM)
M-1 Global's first-ever Showtime-broadcast event drew 189,000 viewers to the premium cable channel. MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the figure with industry sources. Featuring a lightweight title bout between new champion Jose Figueroa and former title holder Artiom Damkovsky, "M-1 Challenge 24: Damkovsky vs. Figueroa" took place Friday, March 25 in Norfolk, Va. The event marked M-1 Global's debut on Showtime.

M-1 Challenge 24 Nets 189,000 Viewers on Showtime (3/30/2011 1:15:07 PM)
A reported 189,000 viewers tuned in to watch M-1 Global’s debut on Showtime, which aired at 11 p.m. ET on March 26.

Bobby Lashley, Phil Baroni Win at Titan FC 17; Figueroa, Sultanakhmedov Win at M-1 Challenge 24 (3/26/2011 5:00:52 AM)
Heavyweight Bobby Lashley and UFC veteran Phil Baroni returned to the win column with victories at Friday's Titan Fighting Championships 17 in Kansas City, Kansas.Also on Friday, M-1 Global made its Showtime debut with M-1 Challenge 24, which included title wins by Jose Figueroa and Magomed Sultanakhmedov.

Figueroa, Sultanakhmedov Take Titles at M-1 Challenge 24 (3/25/2011 9:00:42 PM)
NORFOLK, Va. -- At M-1 Challenge 24, Russians ruled much of the night, but in the main event, it was Jose Figueroa who was able to placate an anxious crowd at the Ted Constant Convocation Center with his victory over Artiom Damkovsky to claim the promotion’s lightweight title.

M-1 Global debuts tonight on Showtime; execs hope for long-term deal (3/25/2011 6:20:00 PM)
For now, Showtime is testing the waters with M-1 Global. But the Russia-based fight promotion hopes that four events scheduled to air on the premium-cable channel will lead to a long-term relationship. The experiment starts tonight with the broadcast of "M-1 Challenge: Damkovsky vs. Figueroa," which takes place at the Constant Center in Norfolk, Va., and airs at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

LIVE NOW: M-1 Challenge 24 Results & Play-by-Play (3/25/2011 3:30:00 PM)
Sherdog.com will report from the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Va., with play-by-play and live results of M-1 Challenge 24, which is headlined by an M-1 Challenge lightweight title bout between champion Artiom Damkovsky and challenger Jose Figueroa.

M-1 Challenge 24 Results & Live Play-by-Play (8 p.m. ET) (3/25/2011 12:02:02 AM)
Sherdog.com will report from the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Va., with play-by-play and live results of M-1 Challenge 24, which is headlined by an M-1 Challenge lightweight title bout between champion Artiom Damkovsky and challenger Jose Figueroa.

Damkovsky, Figueroa On Weight for M-1 Challenge 24 Main Event (3/24/2011 3:08:35 PM)
All eight main-card competitors made their contracted weights for Saturday's M-1 Global Challenge 24.

Welterweight Title Bout Tops M-1 Challenge 25 on April 28 (3/15/2011 4:56:27 PM)
Once-beaten welterweights Shamil Zavurov and Rashid Magomedov will meet for the second time in the championship main event of M-1 Challenge 25 on April 28 at the Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.

"Strikeforce Fedor vs. Silva" drug tests (urine and blood) come back clean (3/10/2011 9:00:00 PM)
All 20 fighters who competed at "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" tested clean for performance-enhancing drugs and recreational/drugs of abuse. New Jersey State Athletic Control Board legal counsel Nick Lembo today informed MMAjunkie.com of the drug-testing results. "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" took place Feb. 12 at IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., just outside Newark and New York City. Showtime aired the main card live.

M-1 Announces 5-Fight Televised Card for March 25 Showtime Debut (3/10/2011 12:23:24 PM)
M-1 Global today officially announced the addition of a middleweight title bout to M-1 Challenge 24 “Damkovsky vs. Figueroa,” completing the Showtime-televised main card of the March 25 event.

M-1 rep: No discussions about possible Emelianenko vs. Henderson superfight (3/10/2011 3:45:00 AM)
If Strikeforce has been talking about putting together Dan Henderson vs. Fedor Emelianenko, it's been a one-sided conversation, according to a representative for the Russian fighter. M-1 Global Director of Operations Evgeni Kogan today told MMAjunkie.com that the topic hasn't even been broached to Emelianenko or M-1 Global. "There have been no discussions with us," he said. "Any discussions have been solely on the other side of the Atlantic."

Champions Retain Titles at Finish-Filled M-1 Challenge 23 (3/5/2011 6:17:23 AM)
Guram Gugenishvili had to fight through a scare from challenger Maxim Grishin, but the Georgian prevailed and retained his M-1 Challenge heavyweight crown at Saturday’s M-1 Challenge 23

Fighters Cleared for M-1 Challenge 23; Card Streams Live Saturday (3/4/2011 8:27:40 AM)
Russian promotion M-1 Global is officially set to lead off its 2011 campaign, as all but one competitor for Saturday’s M-1 Challenge 23 “Guram vs. Grishin” made weight Friday in Moscow.

Vinny Magalhaes vs. Jake Doerr in the works for M-1 Challenge on Showtime (2/25/2011 6:05:00 PM)
Two-time UFC veteran Vinny Magalhaes has already been announced as a participant at March's "M-1 Challenge: Damkovsky vs. Figueroa," and now his opponent is all but official. MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the organization that Magalhaes and undefeated Wisconsin native Jake Doerr have verbally agreed to meet in the evening's co-main event, though bout agreements have yet to be finalized. Featuring a lightweight title fight between current champion Artiom Damkovsky and challenger Jose Figueroa, "M-1 Challenge: Damkovsky vs. Figueroa" takes place March 25 in Virginia and marks M-1 Global's first M-1 Challenge event to air on Showtime.

M-1 Targeting Magalhaes-Doerr, Guseinov for March 25 (2/25/2011 2:12:32 PM)
UFC veteran Vinny Magalhaes will compete at M-1 Challenge 24 “Damkovsky vs. Figueroa” on March 25. Magalhaes’ opponent for the event, which goes down from the Ted Constant Convocation Center Center on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., will likely be undefeated Jake Doerr

Showtime hosts "M-1 Challenge: Damkovsky vs. Figueroa" on March 25 (2/23/2011 8:30:00 PM)
Strikeforce won't be the only MMA action featured on premium cable channel Showtime. Showtime officials today announced that the channel will broadcast a March 25 event hosted by Strikeforce's business partners M-1 Global. The Russian-based organization heads to Virginia's Constant Center for "M-1 Challenge: Damkovsky vs. Figueroa," which sees Artiom Damkovsky defend his M-1 Challenge lightweight title against Jose Figueroa in the evening's main event.

3 Bouts Confirmed for M-1 Challenge Showtime Debut (2/23/2011 3:05:45 PM)
M-1 Global officially announced Wednesday a trio of bouts, including two title fights, for its M-1 Challenge 24 “Damkovsky vs. Figueroa” card, which takes place March 25 at the Ted Constant Convocation Center on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va.

Strikeforce's Antonio Silva: If Fedor Emelianenko wants a rematch, bring it on (2/18/2011 9:15:00 PM)
Following this past weekend's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" event, it's hard to say what was the more shocking revelation - the fact that Antonio Silva handed Fedor Emelianenko his second-straight defeat or that "The Last Emperor" was designated as a top choice for tournament alternate status. But if you think Silva is offended by Strikeforce's seeming willingness to grant Emelianenko a free pass back into the tournament, think again. In fact, Silva wouldn't mind an opportunity to prove to the world his first win was no fluke.

Showtime, M-1 Global Agree To Four-Event Television Deal (2/18/2011 1:20:13 PM)
M-1 Global has signed a deal with Showtime to air four events in 2011 beginning with "M-1 Challenge XXIV" on March 25. An official announcement of the deal is expected imminently.

Showtime & M-1 Global Agree To Four-Event Television Deal (2/18/2011 1:20:13 PM)
M-1 Global has signed a deal with Showtime to air four events in 2011 beginning with "M-1 Challenge XXIV" on March 25. An official announcement of the deal is expected imminently.

Showtime to Air 4 M-1 Challenge Events in 2011, Starting March 25 (2/17/2011 10:11:57 PM)
Strikeforce is no longer Showtime’s only partner in the MMA business. Sherdog.com has learned from a source close to the situation that M-1 Global has joined with the premium cable network to broadcast four events in 2011, beginning with M-1 Challenge 24 on March 25.

M-1 Challenge Returns to U.S. on March 25 (2/17/2011 1:38:09 PM)
M-1 Global will hold its first stateside M-1 Challenge event of the year March 25 in Norfolk, Va.

"Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva" re-airs Wednesday on Showtime Extreme (2/14/2011 1:35:00 PM)
A replay of this past weekend's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" event re-airs Wednesday on Showtime Extreme at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. The event initially took place this past Saturday at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J. The Showtime-televised event featured the opening of Strikeforce's highly anticipated eight-man heavyweight grand prix.

"Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva" attendance reaches 11,287 in New Jersey (2/13/2011 8:20:00 AM)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Strikeforce's debut in the state of New Jersey resulted in a solid attendance figure of 11,287. A Strikeforce official confirmed the tentative tally with MMAjunkie.com. If the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board verifies the number, Saturday's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" event will go down as the organization's second-highest attended show in its past 18 events.

"Strikeforce: Silva vs. Fedor" medical suspensions: Fedor Emelianenko out indefinitely (2/13/2011 6:10:00 AM)
Fedor Emelianenko has been suspended indefinitely by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board following another shocking loss in his illustrious career. MMAjunkie.com requested and received the list of suspensions from the NJSACB. "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Silva vs. Fedor" took place Feb. 12 at IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., and the night's main card aired live on Showtime and HDNet. The event hosted two quarterfinal matchups in the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix.

"Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva" prelim results: Cholish, Gracie earn submission wins (2/13/2011 5:20:00 AM)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Following an unsuccessful stint on "The Ultimate Fighter 12," lightweight Marc Stevens was looking to re-establish himself as a top 155-pound contender. Opponent John Cholish had different ideas. Cholish and Stevens met in the featured contest of the "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" preliminary card, which took place at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., and aired live on HDNet. The contests preceded the evening's Showtime-broadcast main card.

"Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva" prelim recap: Cholish, Gracie earn submission wins (2/13/2011 2:40:00 AM)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Following an unsuccessful stint on "The Ultimate Fighter 12," lightweight Marc Stevens was looking to re-establish himself as a top 155-pound contender. Opponent John Cholish had different ideas. Cholish and Stevens met in the featured contest of the "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" preliminary card, which took place at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., and aired live on HDNet. The contests preceded the evening's Showtime-broadcast main card.

"Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva" weigh-in photos: An MMAjunkie.com image gallery (2/12/2011 1:30:00 AM)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - MMAjunkie.com was on scene for today's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" fighter weigh-ins and captured images of all 20 event competitors. Today's festivities took place at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J. The organization saw one of its biggest fan turnouts, and a significant number of media members were on hand. The IZOD Center also plays hosts to Saturday's HDNet- and Showtime-televised event, which features the first half of the 2011 Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix's opening round.

"Fedor vs. Silva" weigh-in results: Headliners Emelianenko (230), Silva (264) official (2/11/2011 10:40:00 PM)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" fighter weigh-ins, which took place at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., and the evening's heavyweight competitors made weight without issue. "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" marks the first round of Strikeforce's ambitious heavyweight grand prix and hosts a pair of quarterfinal matchups, as well as three tournament reserve fights. Today's festivities preceded Saturday's HDNet- and Showtime-televised event, which which also takes place at the IZOD Center.

HDNet's "Inside MMA" airs today's "Fedor vs. Silva" weigh-ins (2/11/2011 3:30:00 PM)
Fight fans unable to make it to New Jersey's IZOD Center to watch todays's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" weigh-ins live are in luck. HDNet officials recently announced the all-high definition station will broadcast the ceremonies during a special live edition of "Inside MMA." Coverage of the event begins at 5 p.m. ET.

"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" preview: Time for big boys to shine (2/11/2011 12:15:00 PM)
Eight heavyweights. One tournament. Three steps to glory. Not since the 2006 PRIDE open-weight grand prix have so many top-level heavyweights been in one place. The Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix, a three-stage, single-elimination tournament that kicks off Saturday at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., could arguably crown the baddest man in the planet. Two quarterfinal matchups feature a David vs. Goliath matchup (at least on paper) when Fedor Emelianenko meets Antonio Silva, and Andrei Arlovski looks for redemption against Sergei Kharitonov.

"Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" live and official weigh-in results (2/11/2011 12:00:00 PM)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from today's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" fighter weigh-ins, which take place at IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J. "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" marks the first round of Strikeforce's ambitious heavyweight grand prix and hosts a pair of quarterfinal matchups, as well as three tournament reserve fights. Today's festivities precede Saturday's HDNet- and Showtime-televised event, which which also takes place at IZOD Center.

Strikeforce, M-1 Global add three prelim bouts, complete lineup for "Fedor vs. Silva" (2/10/2011 3:30:00 PM)
The full lineup for Strikeforce and M-1 Global's highly anticipated "Fedor vs. Silva" event is now officially complete. Strikeforce brass announced the addition of three preliminary card contests - including Don Carlo-Clauss vs. Sam Oropeza, Josh LaBerge vs. Anthony Leone and Jason McLean vs. Kevin Roddy - and the schedule is now complete with 10 fights. Featuring a pair of heavyweight grand prix bouts, including Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antonio Silva, "Fedor vs. Silva" takes place Feb. 12 at IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J.

Strikeforce, M-1 Global add three prelim bouts, complete lineup for "Fedor vs. Rogers" (2/10/2011 3:30:00 PM)
The full lineup for Strikeforce and M-1 Global's highly anticipated "Fedor vs. Silva" event is now officially complete. Strikeforce brass announced the addition of three preliminary card contests - including Don Carlo-Clauss vs. Sam Oropeza, Josh LaBerge vs. Anthony Leone and Jason McLean vs. Kevin Roddy - and the schedule is now complete with 10 fights. Featuring a pair of heavyweight grand prix bouts, including Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antonio Silva, "Fedor vs. Silva" takes place Feb. 12 at IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J.

‘Fedor vs. Silva’ Lineup Complete with 10 Bouts (2/10/2011 10:11:36 AM)
Three new preliminary fights have been added to the undercard of Strikeforce/M-1 Global “Fedor vs. Silva” on Saturday at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J., making the event official with 10 ratified contests

"Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva" prelims to air live on HDNet on Feb. 12 (1/28/2011 8:05:00 PM)
The preliminary card for next month's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" event will air live on HDNet. HDNet Fights CEO Andrew Simon today confirmed the plans with MMAjunkie.com. The high-definition cable station added the broadcast to its schedule on Thursday. The event takes place Feb. 12 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., and features the first half of the quarterfinals for the promotion's eight-man heavyweight grand prix.

‘Fedor vs. Silva’ Prelims to Air on HDNet (1/28/2011 5:20:49 PM)
The undercard for Strikeforce and M-1 Global’s “Fedor vs. Silva” on Feb. 18 will air live on HDNet.

Gracie vs. Salgado, Cholish vs. Stevens set for "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva" prelims (1/27/2011 8:00:00 PM)
Two bouts are now official for next's "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva" preliminary card. They include welterweights Igor Gracie vs. John Salgado and lightweights Marc Stevens vs. John Cholish. Strikeforce spokesperson Mike Afromowitz today confirmed the bookings with MMAjunkie.com. "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" takes place Feb. 12 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J.

Judge Orders Emelianenko, M-1 Global, Affliction to Resolve Disputes (1/27/2011 10:52:13 AM)
Amid a recent flurry of discovery disputes between courtroom adversaries Fedor Emelianenko/M-1 Global (plaintiffs) and Affliction Entertainment (defendant), a federal magistrate judge on Monday issued an order staying discovery between the parties

Showtime Exec: M-1 Does a ‘Great Job’ for Fedor (1/27/2011 7:00:38 AM)
Fedor Emelianenko’s new fight contract wasn’t just a product of negotiation between Strikeforce and his representation at M-1.

M-1 Global Signs Magalhaes to 6-Fight, 2-Year Deal (1/24/2011 11:08:35 AM)
Light heavyweight UFC veteran Vinny “Pezao” Magalhaes has inked a six-fight, two-year contract with M-1 Global. The Russian promotion on Monday announced the signing via press release, adding that Magalhaes’ first opponent under the new deal will be revealed shortly.

Leone vs. LaBerge, McLean vs. Roddy join "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva" prelims (1/21/2011 6:55:00 PM)
A pair of preliminary-card fights has been added to next month's Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" event. Former WEC featherweight Anthony Leone takes on fellow Bellator vet Josh LaBerge, and Jason McLean and Kevin Roddy meet in a lightweight bout. Bill Murphy from FTG Management, who reps LaBerge and McLean, today confirmed the bookings with MMAjunkie.com.

Fedor, M-1 Global Ask for “Strict Drug Testing” for Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix (1/19/2011 7:49:44 AM)
Fedor Emelianenko and his M-1 Global management said at a Tuesday press conference in Moscow that they plan to seek "strict drug testing" for Strikeforce's upcoming heavyweight grand prix after opening round opponent Antonio Silva and Josh Barnett previously tested positive.

Gracie-Salgado Lined Up for ‘Fedor vs. Silva’ Undercard (1/15/2011 12:07:23 AM)
A welterweight scrap between Igor Gracie and John Salgado is in the works for Strikeforce/M-1 Global “Fedor vs. Silva” on Feb. 12 at the Izod Center

Marc Stevens vs. John Cholish set for "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" (1/14/2011 8:30:00 PM)
"The Ultimate Fighter 12" veteran Marc Stevens is expected to meet Renzo Gracie pupil John Cholish in a preliminary card fight at "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva." MMAjunkie.com learned from sources close to the negotiations that verbal agreements are in place for the bout with contracts expected shortly. "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" takes place Feb. 12 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., and features the quarterfinals of the promotion's eight-man heavyweight grand prix.

Three reserve bouts complete Feb. 12 "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva" main card (1/12/2011 1:15:00 PM)
Two previously reported and one newly unveiled tournament-reserve bout have completed the televised main card for next month's "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" event. As MMAjunkie.com previously reported, Shane Del Rosario vs. Lavar Johnson and Ray Sefo vs. Valentijn Overeem are set. Officials also announced a third reserve bout between Chad Griggs and Gian Villante.

Coker on Fedor Deal: We’ll Be Partners for a Long Time (1/12/2011 6:30:36 AM)
The contract renegotiation between Strikeforce and Fedor Emelianenko/M-1 Global concluded this week with a four-fight agreement, but Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker believes the Russian heavyweight will be with his promotion for more than four bouts.

Tickets on sale next week for Feb. 12 "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" (1/6/2011 4:00:00 PM)
Tickets for the upcoming "Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva" event are on sale beginning next week. The Showtime-televised event takes place Feb. 12 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., and a "Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Heavyweight Tournament" bout between Fedor Emelianenko and Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva headlines. Tickets for the show go on sale Jan. 14, and a pre-sale begins Jan. 12.

Strikeforce and M-1 say Fedor negotiations ongoing; Jan. 29 fight "not set" (12/17/2010 8:15:00 PM)
A deal to bring Fedor Emelianenko back to the Strikeforce cage has not been finalized, according to representatives from the California-based promotion and M-1 Global. And while a matchup between Emelianenko and Strikeforce heavyweight Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva is possible, a Strikeforce official today told MMAjunkie.com a date is not set. "It all depends where these negotiations take us," Strikeforce spokesperson Mike Afromowitz said.

Fioravanti, Magalhaes Win, Dandois, Narkun Fall at M-1 Challenge (12/10/2010 1:26:00 PM)
UFC veterans Luigi Fioravanti and Vinny Magalhaes walked away with victories, but it was a mixed bag for up-and-coming prospects Friday afternoon at M-1 Challenge 22 at Druzhba Arena in Moscow.

Champions Crowned at M-1 Challenge 21 (10/28/2010 5:14:18 PM)
Ukraine’s Guram Gugenishvili and Belarus’ Artiom Damkovsky were crowned M-1 champions, while Russian prospect Magomed Shikshabekov suffered defeat for the first time at Thursday’s M-1 Challenge 21 at the Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Fioravanti Finishes Weatherby, Halts Two-Fight Skid in M-1 (9/18/2010 5:37:06 AM)
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- UFC veteran Luigi Fioravanti earned a much-needed victory, as he stopped Woody Weatherby on punches 2:51 into the first round at M-1 Selection 2010 “The Americas Finals” on Saturday at Bally’s Casino Hotel.

M-1 Challenge Returns with 3 Title Bouts (9/4/2010 12:20:56 AM)
A trio of championship bouts will anchor M-1 Global’s next season of “M-1 Global Challenge,” which debuts on Oct. 28 at the Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, the promotion announced this week.

Overeem to fight in K-1 Grand Prix, shares thoughts about Fedor/M-1 (8/26/2010 5:21:20 AM)
Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem, Overeem will participate in K-1's Grand Prix due to injury to Fabricio Werdum and responds to Fedor and M-1's requests.