Wednesday, April 15, 2009

M-1 Signs Elite XC and Affliction Vets

Team Oyama fighters Shane Del Rosario and Giva Santana, as well as Affliction vet Fabio "Negao" Nascimento, are bound for the M-1 Challenge, the promotion announced in a press release on Wednesday.

The trio of veterans will represent Team USA against Team South Korea in the third edition of the M-1 Challenge, to be held April 29 at the former rock club Shinjuku Face in Tokyo, Japan.

Del Rosario steps in for Carl Seumanutafa, who lost to Edson Franca in February at M-1's season opener in Tacoma, Wash. Negao is replacing Dylan Clay, who also lost at the Feb. 21 event.

Two winners from the Team USA's first showing, Dave Jansen and Rafael Davis, will round out the roster.

Announced match-ups for M-1 Challenge 3:

Dave Jansen vs. Yui Chui Nam
Fabio Negao vs. Myung Ho Bae
Giva Santana vs. Min Suk Heo
Rafael Davis vs. Jae Young Kim
Shane Del Rosario vs. Doo Hee Lee

Also billed for the event are match-ups between Team United Kingdom and the new Team Japan, as well as Team France and Team Spain. 15 total fights are scheduled.

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