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Sherdog has reported that M-1 Global’s heavyweight champion and top-prospect Guram Gugenishvili has his next opponent. He will defend his title against Pat Bennett at M-1 Challenge 26. The event is currently scheduled for July 8, and the main card will air live on Showtime.
The Ukrainian-Georgian heavyweight won the title with a second-round submission victory over American Kenny Garner at M-1 Challenge 21. In his last fight, he successfully defend the belt with a win over Maxim Grishin. At 6
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The Ukrainian-Georgian heavyweight won the title with a second-round submission victory over American Kenny Garner at M-1 Challenge 21. In his last fight, he successfully defend the belt with a win over Maxim Grishin. At 6