M-1 Challenge XXVI - Card Updates

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M-1 CHALLENGE: BENNETT VS GARNER AVAILABLE VIA LIVE STREAM OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA

Friday, July 8, 2011 From The Hangar At the O.C. Fair and Events Center, Costa Mesa, California



M-1 GLOBAL’s sophomore U.S. outing packs depth and Europe’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion is making it available to fans outside North America via LIVE stream internet pay-per-view (iPPV) starting at 11 p.m. ET. The MMA event titled M-1 Challenge: Bennett vs. Garner takes place from The Hangar in Costa Mesa, California.

The long-standing promotion’s inaugural iPPV is hosted by AllBoxing.tv and is available at: http://allboxing.tv/en/content/m-1-chal ... -vs-garner. The best bang for under $3 Euro / $5 USD!

The July 8th event is headlined with the rematch between the 2010 M-1 Selection Americas Tournament heavyweight finalists Pat Bennett (4-2) and Kenny ‘Deuce’ Garner (6-3).

“M-1 known is known for its live streaming events and fans outside North America made it clear they want access to our US-based cards; we’ve made it happen for them,” said M-1 Global Director of Operations Evgeni Kogan. “We’re extremely happy to make our mark in the iPPV market. Expect action from the opening bell!”

Garner last faced Bennett in the 2010 M-1 Selection Americas tournament finals, winning via convincing first-round TKO. He’s best known for his relentless self-marketing which he backs up with one-punch power.

Bennett is a decorated collegiate wrestler and multidimensional fighter with deadly striking who’s primed for redemption.

The Co-main event pits 2010 M-1 Selection Americas middleweight tournament winner Tyson ‘The Anti-Hero’ Jeffries (7-5) versus feared Russian striker Arthur Guseinov (7-2). As a marquee middleweight (185 Lbs.) bout, the clash sets the stage for Jeffries to battle back into title contention.

Jeffries, a versatile fighter within Team Quest’s talented roster, won the 2010 M-1 Selection Americas tournament last September with a spectacular highlight reel, triangle-armbar over Mike Geurin.

Arthur Guseinov is known for his deadly spinning back-kicks and head-hunting high kicks. Expect to watch a high-powered offensive drive directly into Jeffries’ path.

The streamed card also features fierce lightweight (155 Lbs.) battles between feared German submission specialist Daniel Weichel (26-7) and former NCAA Division I collegiate wrestler Beau ‘Blackjack’ Baker (8-4) while unstoppable European lightweight Mairbek ‘Beckan’ Taisumov (14-3) faces scrappy Josh ‘Iron Heart’ Bacallao (6-3).

The U.S. Army’s Captain ‘G.I.’ Jason Norwood (11-2) hooks up with the rage of Eddie ‘Crazy Face’ Arizmendi (14-4) in their middleweight tilt to kick off the telecast.