Erivan Pereira vs Artiom Damkovsky fight added to M-1 Challenge 74, February 18

Undefeated Brazilian fighter Erivan Pereira will face the former M-1 Champion Artiom Damkovsky on M-1 Challenge 74 event, February 18, Russia Erivan Pereira (7-0) is an undefeated MMA lightweight from Brazil. He is a versatile fighter, with a solid wrestling background. Added to this, he has also 10-0 record in K-1. Fight with Artiom Damkovsky will become the first overseas performance for the young and gifted Brazilian. We're expect him to fight with a great impatience! Artiom Damkovsky (22-10) is a former M-1 Lightweight champion with a devastating striking skills. He defeated Maxim Divnich and Alexey Makhno in his most recent M-1 appearances. Another win over such a prospective fighter as Pereira, and Damkovsky may become the next title contender in M-1 lightweight division. M-1 Challenge 74 takes place in St. Petersburg on February 18. The main fight of the evening is Stephan Puetz vs Rashid Yusupov clash for M-1 Light Heavyweight Championship.