“M-1 Selection Americas” Second Round

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“M-1 Selection Americas” Second Round: Next Generation Superstars Set to Battle



New York City, New York (June 8, 2010) – The second round bouts of M-1Global’s highly anticipated “M-1 Selection 2010 – Americas” world tournament are set to go down June 26, 2010 at the thrilling Bally’s Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

“It’s clear that these athletes are in a pivotal position in the tournament,” says Evgeni Kogan, Director of Operations of the mixed martial arts (MMA) powerhouse, M-1Global. “This is a mission to find the next generation of MMA superstars. At this stage it’s win or go home; and the tournament only gets tougher from here on.”

The second round bouts feature rising American stars; all expecting to demonstrate spectacular athleticism as they create fireworks within the ring.


Tournament fighters include:

Joah Bacallao and Joshua Key Lightweight Division

Tom Gallicchio and Regino Pena Welterweight Division

Valdir Araujo and Vagner Fernandez Welterweight Division

Tyson Jeffries and Mike Johnson Middleweight Division

Byron Byrd and Mike Shekenberg Light Heavyweight Division

Rob Rodriguez and. Hysen Berisha Light Heavyweight Division

Pat Bennett and John Juarez Heavyweight Division

Medi Hassan and Robert Leonard Heavyweight Division

Andrei Kapilov and Connan Dunn Heavyweight Division

Bryan Vetell and Kenny Garnder Heavyweight Division


**Additional bouts to be announced


M-1 Selection Americas third round match-ups will be announced in July with bouts showcasing elimination fights in the lightweight, welterweight, and middleweight categories with the winners advancing to the Americas Finals and one step away from the 2010 M-1 Selection Championship.

The “M-1 Selection” is the world’s premiere 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 the coveted “M-1 Selection” title.

The “M-1 Selection” tournament is broken down into global regions: Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Americas with each region hosting three rounds and a final of the ““M-1 Selection” tournament. The winning fighter in each weight class will gain the opportunity to fight on the larger international stage.



How to see the fights:

M-1 Selection tournament events will take place live on June 26, August 7 and September 18 at the coveted Bally’s Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Tickets are priced at $55.00-$95.00 and are available to purchase through http://www.TicketMaster.com.

Doors open at 6.30 pm, first fight at 7:00 PM/ET.

Free broadcast coverage of the entire 2010 M-1 Selection tournament will be available live to viewers worldwide on http://www.M-1global.com and selected affiliate partner sites.

Go to http://www.M-1Global.com for additional information.