Strikeforce has just sent out an e-mail indicating that the organization will be holding a media conference call for Thursday at which time it is expected to address, in further detail, the Fedor Emelianenko signing. In addition to Fedor and Scott Coker, Vadim Finkelstein will also be present on the call. I suspect at this time […]
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Fedor-Strikeforce Analysis
By Kelsey Philpott Fedor signing with Strikeforce is a complex issue not because of the deal itself, but because of the underlying implications it may or may not have for the MMA community as a whole. Thus, we’ll take a look at the signing from the viewpoint of the many different stakeholders in this situation. […]
PR: Fedor Signs With Strikeforce, Will Fight This Fall On SHOWTIME
NEW YORK (August 3, 2009)–-After a week of intense negotiations and speculation, the hottest topic of discussion in the professional fight world has come to a head as the world’s number one heavyweight and most sought after mixed martial arts (MMA) champion Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko has signed a historic, multi-fight agreement that will […]
Robinson: Fedor in the UFC Soon?
by Zac Robinson of SportsbythenumbersMMA.com for MMA Payout One of the most intriguing questions to come from Affliction’s closing as an MMA promoter is Fedor Emelianenko’s future. Many speculate that he will eventually make his way to the UFC Octagon. His management however is sticking to its guns, Fedor will only fight for the UFC […]
Fantasy Fights in 2009
As talent emerges from various MMA promotions, fans are beginning to realize that top fighters exist outside of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While the popularity and pervasiveness of MMA skyrockets, will the cries of fans grow loud enough to persuade UFC management into acquiring other fighters? With a limited amount of intriguing fights on the […]