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In Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan, Nate Landwehr defended his M-1 Global featherweight title early friday afternoon at M-1 Challenge 102. The impressively entertaining Tennessee fighter once again put on another awe inspiring display of heart, determination, and skill in the second defense of his title. ...
M-1 Global made its return to the country of Kazakhstan when the promotion brought enigmatic featherweight champion, Nate ‘The Train’ Landwehr to the city of Atyrau for his first title defense. It was the organizations first appearance in the country since 2015. Fittingly, at the last Kazakhstan ...
Passion can push one beyond the visible limitations of self. Its prevalence among motivational, and uplifting speech is no accident. One hope we as mortal beings extend is that passion is in all that we do. That our lives are not pushed by the monotony of uninspired work. Such hope is wasted on t...
M-1 Global hasn’t closed the books on 2018. The long-running Russian promotion announced early Friday their final show of the calendar year. For the December 15th event, M-1 Global journeys to the country of Kazakhstan for the first time since M-1 Challenge 59 in 2015. Promotion officials announc...
The long-running Russian promotion M-1 Global returns for M-1 Challenge 97: Tatfight 7. Live from Kazan, Russian and streaming on M-1 Global Fight Pass and M1Global.tv. The card features a total of 14 fights in 6 different weight divisions. Lightweight Title The M-1 Global lightweight title is on...
For many North American martial artists, the epitome of competitive success is simply three letters, U, F, and C. While a debate circulating the validity of this assertion could be easily made, it is the reality representing the perception. This perception becomes hard to swallow for the fighters...
There is a faction among combat sports fans who hold one technique above all others. To this modest, elite society, nothing beats the aesthetic of a fighter chopping down their opponent. For those who value the art of the lumberjack above all else, we present GIFs of the best Leg Kicks of July 20...
In the current state of mixed martial arts, fights can be found as frequently as one desires. Whether it be a local show happening only miles away or an internationally broadcasted event, MMA has a substantial set of roots domestically and abroad. That being said, as the supply of quality fighter...
For decades, the hardy mountain folk of Dagestan have produced combat sports savants. Fans at large have become familiar with Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov‘s stable of killers, specifically his son Khabib, nephew Abubakar, as well as UFC standout Islam Makhachev. Welcome bantamweight nightmare Omar Nur...
Much like this month’s Submission of the Month, the winner of Knockout of the Month was decided in one of the first events of March 2018. In February, the Knockout of the Month was Akhmet “Butcher” Aliev wheel-kicking his was to Fight Nights Global gold. In March, however, we saw a tremendous amo...
March 2018 was a wild month of combat sports. MMASucka’s Submission of the Month for March 2018 seems like the perfect place to start to showcase the month of craziness! Knockouts, submissions, and terrific fights were plentiful. The month was absolutely loaded with incredibly finishes particular...
Following along with the M-1 Challenge 90 results right here on MMASucka! M-1 returns early Friday morning with a fun fight card, live from the M-1 Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia. The main event features undefeated welterweight king Alexey Kunchenko, as he takes on Ukrainian veteran Alexander Bu...
Following along with the M-1 Challenge 89 results right here on MMASucka! M-1 returns early Saturday afternoon for a solid M-1 Challenge 89 fight card live from the M-1 Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia! The main event features former champion Ivan Buchinger as he takes on Ukraine’s Andrey Krasniko...
In terms of “variety”, February 2018 wasn’t the best month when it comes to submission finishes. Chokes and arm-based submissions dominated the month. Last month, MMASucka’s January 2018 Submission of the Month was a very rare one. Abdul-Rakhman Makhazhiev picked up a big win over former BAMMA ti...