In the main event of the evening, Russian striker Artiom Damkovsky attempted to defend the M-1 lightweight strap as he battled American Top Team Orlando product Jose Figueroa. After a brief feeling out period in the opening moments of the bout, Damkovsky fired off blazing straight punch combinations into Figueroa's chin.
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M-1 Challenge: Damkovsky vs. Figueroa will take place on Friday, March 25th from the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Virginia. The card is the first of four events on Showtime, airing live at 11:00 PM ET with former PRIDE play-by-play man Mauro Ranallo and UFC veteran Pat Miletich calling the action.
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