M-1 Challenge 72: Kunchenko vs. Abdulaev - November 18 (OFFICIAL DISCUSSION)

M-1 Challenge 72
November 18, 2016
Crocus City Hall  
Moscow, Russia

Main Card:
Alexey Kunchenko (14-0)          vs.                (15-4) Murad Abdulaev
Main Event  |  Title Fight | Welterweight | 170 lbs (77 Kg)
Alexey Makhno (13-4)               vs.           (21-10) Artiom Damkovsky
Co-Main Event | Lightweight | 155 lbs (70 Kg)
Artem Frolov (7-0)                    vs.               (26-14) Luigi Fioravanti
Main Card | Middleweight | 185 lbs (84 Kg)


The rematch between former M-1 Champion Murad Abdulaev and reigning one Alexey Kunchenko is set for M-1 Challenge 72, November 18th, Moscow.

Alexey Kunchenko (14-0) is an undedeated MMA Welterweight fighter from Russia and reigning M-1 Global Champion, representing team New Stream and Boets fight club. He is a powerful striker who has 80% of his win held via KO/TKO. He defeated Murad Abdulev via TKO in the 4th round of their 1st fight.

Murad Abdulaev (15-4) is a former M-1 Champion from Fighting Eagle team, Dagestan. He is a well-rounded fighter with a great endurance. He took his time to recover from the recent defeat and now is ready for a comeback.

Artiom Damkovsky vs Alexey Makhno fight is set for M-1 Challenge 72, November 18.

Artiom Damkovsky (21-10) is a former M-1 Global Lightweight Champion whose signature features are impressive striking and great fighting will. He tends to exchange powerful shots in stand-up and doesn't afraid of taking damage in return. In his latest M-1 appearance, Artiom Damkovsky defeated another former M-1 Champion - Max Divnich (12-2) and amended his previous loss to Alexander Butenko. Damkovsky's total MMA record is 5-1 starting from 2014 up to the present date.

Alexey Makhno (13-4) is a local MMA star and young prospect of M-1 lightweight division. He is a basic kickboxer with a solid striking skills. In his recent fight Alexey Makhno defeated Felipe Rego (7-3) from Brasil. His only loss for the last 2 years was inflicted by Rauli Tutarauli one year ago.

Artem Frolov vs Luigi Fioravanti fight is set for M-1 Challenge 72

Artem Frolov (7-0) is an undefeated middleweight fighter from Krasnodar city, Russia. He represents Kuznya Fight Club and Team Legion. Being a solid striker, Artem Frolov is a formidable grappler, as he is a Combat Sambo master os sports. He's leading 7 fights winning streak with 60% of wins taken via submission. According to M-1 Global matchmakers, the win over Luigi Fioravanti makes Artem the next middleweight title contender.

Luigi Fioravanti (26-14) is an experienced MMA veteran from St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He hasn't fought for 1 year since his recent loss to Ramazan Emeev in M-1 title fight. Luigi Fioravanti is a well-rounded fighter with no obvious lacks. He can strike and possess a meaningful KO power, and he is also good in parter. The win over surging Russian prospect will allow Luigi to came back in title run.

Damir Ismagulov vs Rubenilton Pereira fight added to M-1 Challenge 72

Damir Ismagulov (6-2) is a promising lightweight fighter from Russia. He represents "New Stream" Team and "Boets" Fight Club. Damir is a well-rounded fighter with great striking skills. He moves quick around the opponent and posesses a deadly danger at far distance of the fight. Ismagulov leads 3 fights winning streak with only 2 career defeats. Damir should have become the Lighweight title contender and face Alexander Butenko at M-1 Challenge 71, but unfortunate injury crossed over those plans. Now Damir is ready for a comeback where he faces a sudden prospect from Brasil in person of Rubenilton Pereira.

Rubenilton Pereira (16-3) is a 23 years old lightweight prospect from Brasil. He is a well-rounded fighter with a solid fighting spirit. In his non-title fight with Alexander Butenko, Rubenilton showed extraordinary perseverance and almost finished Butenko during the fight. However, suffering a decision loss in the end, Rubenilton Pereira impressed M-1 Global management so much that he got another chance to prove his TOP-level of fighting. Now Pereira will face the fighter who was planned to become the next title contender!

Bump.

This happens tommorow.