M-1 Global (M-1 MixFight) is the mixed martial arts promotion based in Russia which organizes between 40 and 50 competitions per year. The public faces of M-1 Global are President, Vadim Finkelstein and part-owner Fedor Emelianenko.
It hosted its first major show (rather than co-promoting with other organizations) entitled M-1 Global Presents Breakthrough on August 28, 2009 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City.
M-1 Challenge is a team-based competition organized with a series of events held in different places around the world where MMA clubs compete against each other. The events are broadcast in over 100 countries. Over 30 countries have applied to compete in the 2010 season. The teams consist of five athletes (one in each of the five major weight class). The program airs on HDNet.
M-1 Selection is a MMA competition where the next generation of superstars are given the opportunity to showcase their skills.
M-1 in 2009 signed a contract to co-promote with Strikeforce.
M-1 Challenge[]
M-1 Challenge # 1 (2008 Season)[]
- 5 fighters in team
- 9 countries
- 20 rounds and final
Team Standings (final)[]
| Group A | team record | overall record |
|---|---|---|
 Red Devil
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3-1 | 15-5 |
 Finland
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3-1 | 13-7 |
 France
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2-2 | 9-11 |
 South Korea
|
1-3 | 7-13 |
 USA
|
1-3 | 6-14 |
| Group B | team record | overall record |
 Holland
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3-1 | 13-7 |
| Legion
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3-1 | 12-8 |
 Japan
|
2-2 | 9-11 |
 Spain
|
2-2 | 9-9 |
 Germany
|
1-3 | 7-13 |
January 11, 2009 M-1 Challenge Finals at Holland
Red Devil defeated Holland 4-1 to claim the first M-1 Challenge.
Events[]
| Event | Date | Location | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-1 Challenge 1 (1) | 02.03.2008 | Holland (Amsterdam) | France vs. Red Devil (3-2)
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| M-1 Challenge 1 (2) | 02.03.2008 | Holland (Amsterdam) | Holland vs. Germany (5-0)
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| M-1 Challenge 2 (3) | 03.04.2008 | Russia (Saint-Petersburg) | Finland vs. South Korea (4-1)
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| M-1 Challenge 2 (4) | 03.04.2008 | Russia (Saint-Petersburg) | Japan vs. Legion (3-2)
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| M-1 Challenge 3 (5) | 31.05.2008 | Spain | Finland vs. USA (4-1)
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| M-1 Challenge 3 (6) | 31.05.2008 | Spain | File:ESP flag.svg Spain vs. Holland (3-2)
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| M-1 Challenge 4 (7) | 27.06.2008 | Russia (Saint-Petersburg) | Red Devil vs. Finland (4-1)
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| M-1 Challenge 4 (8) | 27.06.2008 | Russia (Saint-Petersburg) | Legion vs. File:ESP flag.svg Spain (3-2)
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| M-1 Challenge 5 (9) | 17.07.2008 | Japan | France vs. USA (3-2)
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| M-1 Challenge 5 (10) | 17.07.2008 | Japan | Holland vs. Japan (4-1)
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| M-1 Challenge 6 (11) | 24.08.2008 | Korea | USA vs. South Korea (3-2)
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| M-1 Challenge 6 (12) | 24.08.2008 | Korea | Germany vs. Japan (4-1)
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| M-1 Challenge 7 (13) | 27.09.2008 | UK | Red Devil vs. USA (5-0)
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| M-1 Challenge 7 (14) | 27.09.2008 | UK | Legion vs. Germany (4-1)
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| M-1 Challenge 8 (15) | 11.10.2008 | USA | South Korea vs. France (3-2)
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| M-1 Challenge 8 (16) | 11.10.2008 | USA | Japan vs. File:ESP flag.svg Spain (4-1)
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| M-1 Challenge 9 (17) | 21.11.2008 | Russia | Red Devil vs. South Korea (4-1)
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| M-1 Challenge 9 (18) | 21.11.2008 | Russia | Legion vs. Holland (3-2)
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| M-1 Challenge 10 (19) | 26.11.2008 | Finland | Finland vs. France (4-1)
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| M-1 Challenge 10 (20) | 26.11.2008 | Finland | File:ESP flag.svg Spain vs. Germany (3-2)
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| M-1 Challenge Final (21) | 11.01.2009 | Holland | Red Devil vs. Holland (4-1)
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M-1 Challenge # 2 (2009 Season)[]
- Main article: 2009 M-1 Challenge Season
Team Standings (final)[]
| Group A | team record | overall record |
|---|---|---|
x- United Kingdom
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2-1 | 10-5 |
| Japan
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2-1 | 8-7 |
| France
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1-2 | 8-7 |
| Spain
|
1-2 | 4-11 |
| Group B | team record | overall record |
| x- USA West
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3-0 | 13-2 |
 Brazil
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2-1 | 10-5 |
| South Korea
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1-2 | 5-10 |
| Imperial Team
|
0-3 | 2-13 |
| Group C | team record | overall record |
| x- USA East
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2-1 | 10-5 |
| Finland
|
2-1 | 10-5 |
| File:Benelux flag.svg Benelux | 1-2 | 6-9 |
 Bulgaria
|
1-2 | 4-11 |
| Group D | team record | overall record |
| x- Russian Legion
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3-0 | 13-2 |
| Germany
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2-1 | 10-5 |
| Template:Noflag World Team | 1-2 | 6-9 |
 Turkey
|
0-3 | 1-14 |
x-clinched group title and semifinal playoff berth http://www.m-1global.com/lang/en/standings/
Semi-Finals[]
USA East defeats USA West (4-1)
Russian Legion defeats United Kingdom (4-1)
Finals[]
Russian Legion defeats USA East to claim the second M-1 Challenge (5-0)
M-1 Challenge # 3 (2010 Season)[]
- Main article: 2010 M-1 Challenge Season
M-1 Challenge # 4 (2011 Season)[]
- Main article: 2011 M-1 Challenge Season
M-1 Global Presents Breakthrough[]
- Main article: M-1 Global Presents Breakthrough
M-1 Selection[]
The “M-1 Selection” is a MMA competition where the next generation of superstars are given the opportunity to showcase their skills on the world stage with fighters being eliminated after only one loss; victory will advance the winning fighters throughout the tournament and earn them a trip to the championship event where they will compete for a “M-1 Selection” title.
- Main article: M-1 Selection