The 2008 M-1 Challenge season was the first season of

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(MMA) fighting presented by the

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Main Rules

* 5 fighters in team * 9 countries * 20 rounds and final

Final Team Standings

* January 11, 2009 M-1 Challenge Finals ''at Holland'' Russian Red Devil defeated Holland 4-1 to claim the first M-1 Challenge.

Events

References

External links

M-1 Global Official Site
{{M-1 Challenge seasons 2008 in mixed martial arts

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