M-1 Global
M-1 Global · 1997 –
Long-running
- Founded
- 1997
- Founders
- Vadim Finkelchtein
- Home base
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Fate
- Operating history since its founding; 2026 activity not shown.
Notable Eras
- M-1 MFC / Red Devil era
- Partnership with Fedor Emelianenko from 2007
Key Events
- M-1 Challenge series
- M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Rogers co-promotion with Strikeforce (2009)
Legendary Champions
- Fedor Emelianenko (affiliate)
- Rashid Yusupov
The Full History
1997: St. Petersburg
Vadim Finkelchtein founded M-1 in St. Petersburg in 1997.
2007–2012: Fedor's Promoter
M-1 managed Fedor Emelianenko's career and co-promoted his Affliction and Strikeforce fights.
Later Years
M-1 Challenge cards continued after the Fedor years.
Legacy
Russia's oldest major promotion and the commercial home of Fedor Emelianenko's career.
