· “M-1 Challenge: Bennett vs. Garner” Available Via Live Stream Outside North America
Press Release:
Friday, July 8, 2011 From The Hangar At the O.C. Fair and Events Center, Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 6, 2011) – 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-challenge-xxvi-bennet-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.
For information on M-1 Global, go to the official M-1 website, www.M-1Global.com and M-1 Global facebook fan page.
Mauro Ranallo will call the action from ringside with Pat Miletich serving as analyst. The telecast will be produced by Chuck McKean and directed by Craig Farrell. The executive producer of SHOWTIME Sports® is David Dinkins, Jr.
For information on SHOWTIME Sports programming, including exclusive behind-the-scenes video and photo galleries, complete telecast information and more, please go to the new SHOWTIME Sports website at http://www.sho.com/sports.
