New York, NY (April 20, 2011) – Europe’s leading mixed martial arts promotion, M-1 Global, continues to add depth to its growing roster of talented, worldwide fighters; the newest addition is rising prospect and Sengoku veteran, Yasubey Enomoto (6-2). The Swiss-based fighter makes his first appearance inside M-1’s ring with a title shot against current welterweight champion, Shamil Zavurov (19-1) as Rashid Magomedov was forced to withdraw due to injury. Fans can capture all the action from the Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, LIVE online on the official M-1 Global website, www.M-1Global.com and M-1 Global facebook fan page starting at 11:00am EST / 8:00am PST on Thursday April 28th.
“M-1 is extremely excited about this signing. Yasubey Enomoto is proving himself as a rising prospect in the sport and has been facing top-tier competition,” said M-1 Global Director of Operations Evgeni Kogan. “With Magomedov’s unfortunate withdrawal, we offered the title shot to Enomoto based on his credibility and legitimacy as top contender and he was quick to accept. The stylistic differences between Zavurov and Enomoto make a combination for a highly explosive fight.”
M-1 Challenge XXV Under Card:
Alexander Kosarev (1-2) vs. TBA Heavyweight (205+ Lbs.)
M-1 Challenge XXV Main Card (Streaming Live):
Maxim Grishin (7-5) vs. Vladimir Kuchenko (4-8-1) Heavyweight
Mikhail Zayats (13-5) vs. Malik Merad (10-6) Light Heavyweight (205 Lbs)
Arsen Temirkhanov (8-1) vs. Juanma Suarez (6-0) Welterweight (170 Lbs)
Murad Magomedov (6-6) vs. Ramzan Algeriev (1-0) Middleweight (185 Lbs)
Alexander Volkov (10-3) vs. Denis Goltsov (2-2) Heavyweight
Alexander Yakovlev (10-3) vs. Christian Eckerlin (6-0) Welterweight
Andrei Semenov (29-9-2) vs. Luigi Fioravanti (22-8) Middleweight
Additional bouts to be announced
Welterweight Championship Bout:
Shamil Zavurov, M-1 Challenge Champion (19-1) meets Yasubey Enomoto (6-2)
Light Heavyweight (205 Lbs) Championship Bout:
Vinny Magalhaes (7-5) battles Viktor Nemkov (10-2) for the vacant 205-pound strap
Yasubey Enomoto Highlight Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOA06GN-ZHs
M-1 Challenge XXV Video Teasers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k60ySek2gxI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HFyWoaonJ8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvmlMHZrFpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYb3mv8P0pY
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.
