.Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko (Russian: Фёдор Владимирович Емельяненко, tr. Fyodor Vladimirovich Yemelyanenko, IPA [ˈfʲɵdər vlɐˈdʲimʲɪrəvʲɪʨ jɪmʲɪlʲˈjanʲɪnkə]^[5]) (born September 28, 1976) is a Russian heavyweight mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter.^ Emelianenko has become something of a mixed martial arts lightning rod after failing to come to terms with the UFC (twice), most notably back in July when Affliction MMA collapsed like a house of cards.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Comments Posted July 29, 2009 - By r_pad Electronic Arts has announced that mixed-martial arts fighters Fedor Emelianenko, Renato "Babalu" Sobral, and Gegard Mousasi will be headlining the roster for the upcoming EA Sports MMA .

• Electronic Arts Signs Fedor Emelianenko And Renato Sobral For EA Sports MMA - G4tv.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC g4tv.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ "I have fought all over the world and I am excited to be in EA Sports MMA because this game is going to show the global appeal of mixed martial arts.

• Electronic Arts Signs Fedor Emelianenko And Renato Sobral For EA Sports MMA - G4tv.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC g4tv.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.He is the current World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Champion and the last holder of the Pride Heavyweight Championship.^ His career in Pride is a who's who of the World's best heavyweights, all laid to waste by Fedor.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Do you think this will be their biggest mixed martial arts event to date?

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^ [JB] One thing, I don't know that I would say mixed martial arts coverage has been better than other sports but it has been effective...

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.He has won numerous tournaments and accolades in multiple sports, most notably the Pride 2004 Grand Prix and the World Combat Sambo championship on four occasions, as well as medaling in the Russian national Judo championship.^ And yes, he’s a national sports hero in his home country, where previously he served with distinction in the Russian Army as a firefighter, and walked in the 2008 Olympics for his country.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor Emelianenko 21-0-1 in MMA, 7 wins by KO/TKO, 9 by submission Current Pride FC heavyweight champion, Pride FC 2004 tournament champion, 2002 world Sambo champion.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ SAMBO its a mix between judo, jiujitsu, and so many different japanese ,russian and other martial arts.

• Fedor Emelianenko Vs Tim Sylvia Affliction Banned fight Video 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.kfight.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Emelianenko has been universally considered the best heavyweight fighter in the world for the last seven years by major publications, including ESPN, Sherdog, Full Contact Fighter, MMA Weekly, and Nokaut.^ Thee best p4p fighter in the world?

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ This proves that he is not the best fighter in the world.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ He is by far the worlds best heavyweight and has been for 8 years running.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^[6] .Several mixed martial arts publications such as mma.com currently rank Emelianenko as the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world while both MMANews ranks him at #2 and Sherdog.com ranks him at #3. Also Sherdog.com, MMAWeekly and MMANews all rank him the #1 Heavyweight fighter in the world.^ Emelianenko is the top-ranked MMA heavyweight in the world as rated by enthusiast site Sherdog.com .

• EA Sports MMA signs Fedor Emelianenko - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ All he has to do is look at the world ranking and the UFC has like 8 of the top 10 pound 4 pound fighters in the world.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ The lucky fighter was Fedor Emelianenko, an MMA heavyweight and judo/sambo specialist ranked best in the world by enthusiast site Sherdog.com .

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^[7][8] .He holds the distinction of having held five separate major championships including the RINGS World Heavyweight and King of Kings Championships, the Pride World Heavyweight and Heavyweight Grand Prix Championships and the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Championship.^ His career in Pride is a who's who of the World's best heavyweights, all laid to waste by Fedor.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ [JB] One thing, I don't know that I would say mixed martial arts coverage has been better than other sports but it has been effective...

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^ SAMBO its a mix between judo, jiujitsu, and so many different japanese ,russian and other martial arts.

• Fedor Emelianenko Vs Tim Sylvia Affliction Banned fight Video 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.kfight.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Many analysts, as well as former and current fighters, consider Emelianenko to be the greatest mixed martial artist of all time.^ Is Fedor the greatest P4P fighter of all time?

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Many top MMA fighters at the time considered Pride to have the edge.

• The Russian Perspective: Fedor Emelianenko Never Approached the UFC, Says Vadim Finkelchtein | Fighters.com / Mixed Martial Arts News 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.fighters.com [Source type: General]

^ Greatest of all time.

• FARK.com: (4754983) Video of Fedor Emelianenko's brutal second round knockout of Brett Rogers in Chicago Saturday night 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.fark.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.^[9] He holds notable wins over Ricardo Arona, Renato Sobral, Semmy Schilt, Heath Herring, Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, Kazuyuki Fujita, Mark Coleman, Kevin Randleman, Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, Mirko Filipović, Mark Hunt, Matt Lindland, Tim Sylvia, Andrei Arlovski, and Brett Rogers.^ The only "noteworthy" wins was against Mike Bernardo and Mark Hunt.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - Page 3 - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor is a damn good fighter, no doubt...but Rogers' only 'notable' win to this point was glass-jaw Arlovski.

• FARK.com: (4754983) Video of Fedor Emelianenko's brutal second round knockout of Brett Rogers in Chicago Saturday night 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.fark.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Bob Sapp, Fujita, Kevin Randleman, Cro-Cop, Mark Hunt, Matt Lindland, etc.

• Fedor Emelianenko and his non-believers | THE OCTOGON's Blog 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC fannation.sportsillustrated.cnn.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.While Fedor has one official loss on his record (to Tsuyoshi Kohsaka), it came under highly irregular circumstances.^ Hatteras – Fedor does have a loss on his record.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ If you check very closely at Fedor's record his 1 loss was due to a stoppage because of a cut, he then had a rematch with that same guy and absolutely man handled him.

• Fedor Emelianenko Vs Tim Sylvia Affliction Banned fight Video 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.kfight.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Sadly Fedor is only one loss away from nowhere.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.The fight was stopped after approximately 15 seconds when Fedor received a significant cut from an accidental illegal elbow from Kohsaka.^ Fedor has to stop fighting the freaks.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Nov 19, 2008 at 12:15 pm ET IMO, you people need to stop riding Fedor's jock.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ (Just on the way Dana is talking about fights) So, that is my bad but I did agree Dana has cut back a lot on bashing Fedor.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

Normally, a stoppage caused by an illegal strike would result in a no contest or a DQ victory for the recipient. .However, because this was a tournament, in order to have a fighter available for the next round, Kohsaka was advanced and Fedor was considered 'eliminated'.^[10] Because of this, many consider Fedor 'undefeated' for all practical purposes, and it is not uncommon to see him referred to as such.^ Nov 18, 2008 at 10:54 pm ET I want to see Barnett vs Fedor more than AA vs Fedor!

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ You go Fedor, don't ever fight for UFC because UFC isn't MMA, the fighters are MMA. " Haha what?

• EA Sports MMA signs Fedor Emelianenko - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Because the UFC won't let any of their fighters go after him, or sign a one-off for Fedor to come in and fight?

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^[11][12][13]

.Fedor Emelianenko was born in 1976 in the city of Rubizhne, Luhansk in what was then the Ukrainian SSR (now Ukraine).^ Brett Rogers vs. Fedor Emelianenko: Full Video - Minneapolis / St. Paul News - City Pages - The Blotter Minneapolis / St. Paul News Blog .

• Brett Rogers vs. Fedor Emelianenko: Full Video - Minneapolis / St. Paul News - City Pages - The Blotter 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC blogs.citypages.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[14] In 1978, when he was two, his family moved within the Soviet Union to Stary Oskol, Belgorod of the Russian SFSR.^[1] His mother, Olga Fedorovna, was a teacher and his father, Vladimir Alexandrovich Emelianenko, was a welder.^[1] .Emelianenko is the second child in the family and has an older sister and two younger brothers, including professional mixed martial artist Aleksander Emelianenko.^ The news appeared to contradict reports that Emelianenko was close to signing a deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts league .

• EA Sports MMA cover athlete signs with UFC rival - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ A guy like Cung Le, they were able to build the product on, really wasn't as interested as being a mixed martial artist so much as he was at being successful in acting.

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^ The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - Page 3 - NeoGAF .

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Fedor also trains with his youngest brother Ivan, who has competed in Combat Sambo, and plans to begin a career in MMA in 2010.^[15]

.Emelianenko finished high school in 1991 and graduated with honors from a professional trade school in 1994. From 1995 until 1997, he served in the Russian Army as a military firefighter.^ And yes, he’s a national sports hero in his home country, where previously he served with distinction in the Russian Army as a firefighter, and walked in the 2008 Olympics for his country.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[15] In 1999, he married his wife Oksana, and their daughter Masha was born in the same year.^[14]. .They divorced in 2006.^[4] On December 29, 2007, his second daughter, Vasilisa, was born to his long time girlfriend Marina.^ They've dominated over there for a long, long time.

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^ Don't get me wrong because I like Affliction and would like to see them succeed because they do have some great fighters, but I have reason to believe that they will not be around for a long time.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^[16][17] .Fedor and Marina married in October 2009.^[18] In his spare time, he likes to read, listen to music, and draw.^ Nov 18, 2008 at 10:18 pm ET Brock needs some time still, I think Fedor would catch him with a submission.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Remember the old PRIDE days when heavyweight fighters like Fedor, Nogueira and Crocop would fight AT LEAST five time a year?

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Time for Sambo, BROCK! UfCMiR on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:22 pm ET lol@wwe champ, like that means anything!

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^[19]

Fedor had the honour of being one of 80 Russian sporting champions, cultural icons and national heroes to carry the Olympic torch in St. Petersburg in 2008.^[20]

.Emelianenko's enthusiasm for fighting began with Sambo and Judo.^ The 6-foot, 231-pound Russian specializes in sambo and judo fighting techniques and currently holds a 30-1 record as the WAMMA heavyweight champion.

• EA Sports MMA signs Fedor Emelianenko - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The lucky fighter was Fedor Emelianenko, an MMA heavyweight and judo/sambo specialist ranked best in the world by enthusiast site Sherdog.com .

• EA Sports MMA cover athlete signs with UFC rival - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[2] He initially trained under Vasiliy Ivanovich Gavrilov, and later under his current grappling coach, Vladimir Mihailovich Voronov.^[2] His coach remembers that ten-year-old Emelianenko was relatively weak physically and did not have an innate grappling talent; instead, his biggest strength was his perseverance and strong will.^[21] Although Emelianenko's official biography states that he trained in Sambo during his army years, he specified in a 2005 interview that this is incorrect. His training in the army was limited to running and strength training in a makeshift gym he put together himself.^{.June 2009" style="white-space:nowrap;">[citation needed]} Emelianenko received the official certification of a "Master of Sports" in sambo and judo in 1997, and he became part of the Russian national team.^ And yes, he’s a national sports hero in his home country, where previously he served with distinction in the Russian Army as a firefighter, and walked in the 2008 Olympics for his country.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ In addition to being a devestatingly efficient counter-puncher, Fedor is also a Russian 'Master of Sport' in combat Sambo and Judo, and he has a ground game honed against many of the biggest names in the division.

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^ Speaking of has been, if Fedor wants to devote himself to national athletic service thru the sport of sambo I think that’s terrific.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[1] .After earning a bronze medal in 1998 in the Russian Judo Championship, he started studying striking under coach Alexander Vasilievich Michkov.^ I’m starting to think M1 is a part of the Russian mob and Fedor has to choice but to operate under its umbrella.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[14] Emelianenko started competing in combat sambo and mixed martial arts in 2000 at the age of 25, because he "didn't have any money".^[22][23]

Emelianenko trains two or three times per day to maintain and improve his skills. He uses basic training methods like running, ropes, and weightlifting. .Emelianenko used to weight train extensively, but in 1997 he almost completely substituted his weight exercises with sport-specific training in grappling, boxing, and kickboxing.^ Noguiera is a big time boxing fan(of the sport and training) and his movements are normally flawless up until late.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

His strength training consists of daily pull-ups, dips, and crunches.^[24] .Emelianenko also runs twice daily for a combined distance of 12–15 kilometres (7.5–9.3 mi),^[25] and is a proponent of high altitude training, travelling to Kislovodsk, Russia with his team once or twice a year to train in high altitude.^ I’ve been training for this for most of my life since I was 9 years old, I am 25 now, it’s time.

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.Emelianenko's team consists of grappling coach Voronov, boxing coach Michkov, Muay Thai coach Ruslan Nagnibeda, doctor, masseur and psychologist Oleg Neustroev, his training partners, including Roman Zentsov, and, until June 2006, his brother Aleksander.^ (He trains many talented fighters bjj that currently fight in the ufc and other promotions) The only thing Mir is probally better at is his Muay Thai.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Needs to train at Extreme Couture and get coached really well and have good training partners.

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^[26]

.Improving his kicking technique became a focus for Emelianenko in 2005. He trained with kickboxer Ernesto Hoost in Netherlands, and added Nagnibeda, who was a "Seikin-do" league 78 kilograms (170 lb) title holder from 1998 to 2002 with a record of 33-3-1, and a former Tula State University Muay Thai instructor to his team.^ Rua told the press that hed improved both his jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai.

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^ Fedor is apparently going to forego further training with Ernesto Hoost for now and instead will train in the mountaintops of Caucasus with Igor Vovchanchyn.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Bemidji State University is the only ranked College Hockey America team ...

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^[27] Recently, Emelianenko has expressed interest in training young athletes.^[28]

.Emelianenko defended his title at the 2007 World Combat Sambo Championships, which brought together 780 representatives from 45 countries.^ He has won numerous tournaments and accolades in multiple sports, most notably the Pride 2004 Grand Prix and the World Combat Sambo championship on four occasions, as well as medaling in the Russian national Judo championship.

• HAO-Arts Collectible Pride FC Action Figure Fedor Emelianenko Impossible to Find! 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.toywiz.com [Source type: General]

^ Under the terms of the agreement, Emelianenko will headline world championships in conjunction with M-1 Global and appear on Strikeforce specials on the Showtime cable network this fall.

• EA Sports MMA cover athlete signs with UFC rival - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor Emelianenko 21-0-1 in MMA, 7 wins by KO/TKO, 9 by submission Current Pride FC heavyweight champion, Pride FC 2004 tournament champion, 2002 world Sambo champion.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.When his opponent in the quarterfinals failed to show up, he received a bye to the semifinals, where he submitted a Bulgarian fighter with a choke in 40 seconds.^ Of course, there are some newly signed fighters and different matchups, but many of the same fighters that were on the first show are fighting on the second show.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ There shouldnt be only one show in town and we’re trying to catch up, where others have failed.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

The other finalist declined to compete, defaulting victory to Emelianenko.^[29] On November 16, 2008, Emeliankos's first loss in Sambo in eight years came at the Combat Sambo World Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he fell in the semifinals of the over 220 lb (100 kg) division to 23-year-old Bulgarian Blagoi Ivanov on points, 8–5. Emelianenko finished the tournament in third place.^[30]

.On February 21, 2009, Emelianenko won the gold at Russian Combat Sambo Championship.^ He has won numerous tournaments and accolades in multiple sports, most notably the Pride 2004 Grand Prix and the World Combat Sambo championship on four occasions, as well as medaling in the Russian national Judo championship.

• HAO-Arts Collectible Pride FC Action Figure Fedor Emelianenko Impossible to Find! 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.toywiz.com [Source type: General]

^ Fedor Emelianenko 21-0-1 in MMA, 7 wins by KO/TKO, 9 by submission Current Pride FC heavyweight champion, Pride FC 2004 tournament champion, 2002 world Sambo champion.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ If I'm not mistaken, the UFC won't led Fedor fight in the Sambo championships representing his country; persobally, I think that's enough big of a deal to not sign with an organization.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

.Quarter- and semifinal were over in 14 and 26 seconds while the final lasted 20 seconds.^ Last edited by Boogie : 08-26-2005 at 02:20 PM .

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^[31] .He also recently released a book called Fedor: The Fighting System of the World's Undisputed King of MMA which outlines his fight style.^ Now I do respect him as the number one heavyweight in the world, but styles make fights and I would love to see how Couture would deal with him.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ First off I don’t understand how people who call themselves MMA fans and are so educated on MMA can just say Brock would get destroyed by Fedor.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Fedor Emelianenko 21-0-1 in MMA, 7 wins by KO/TKO, 9 by submission Current Pride FC heavyweight champion, Pride FC 2004 tournament champion, 2002 world Sambo champion.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Emelianenko began his mixed martial arts as a member of Russian Top Team (RTT),^[32][33] training with the first generation of Russian RINGS competitors, such as Volk Han and Andrey Kopylov.^ Emelianenko has become something of a mixed martial arts lightning rod after failing to come to terms with the UFC (twice), most notably back in July when Affliction MMA collapsed like a house of cards.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ [JB] One thing, I don't know that I would say mixed martial arts coverage has been better than other sports but it has been effective...

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^ Mirko has developed the best takedown defence in Mixed Martial Arts to perfectly compliment his devastating kickboxing skills.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.After winning his Pride Heavyweight title, a rift grew between Emelianenko and the manager of RTT, Vladimir Evgenevich Pogodin.^ The fight of the century, PRIDE Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko versus Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, is finally here.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor Emelianenko 21-0-1 in MMA, 7 wins by KO/TKO, 9 by submission Current Pride FC heavyweight champion, Pride FC 2004 tournament champion, 2002 world Sambo champion.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.According to Emelianenko, Pogodin, who held the position of vice-president in the World Sambo Federation, attempted to control Emelianenko's career through threats and abuse of his position to deny "Master of Sports" titles to Emelianenko and his brother Aleksander.^ Fedor Emelianenko 21-0-1 in MMA, 7 wins by KO/TKO, 9 by submission Current Pride FC heavyweight champion, Pride FC 2004 tournament champion, 2002 world Sambo champion.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ It has been a little of a slow process getting to a world title fight, can you talk a little about the position you are in?

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^ The lucky fighter was Fedor Emelianenko, an MMA heavyweight and judo/sambo specialist ranked best in the world by enthusiast site Sherdog.com .

• EA Sports MMA cover athlete signs with UFC rival - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Emelianenko also alleged he was deceived by Pogodin in financial disputes between Pogodin and Emelianenko.^[34] After his bout with Gary Goodridge, the Emelianenko brothers left Russian Top Team and began to train in St. Petersburg with the Red Devil Sport Club, which is managed by Vadim Finkelstein.^[33] To date, Finkelstein is still his manager. Emelianenko is also a member of the VOS gym in Holland, where he trains with Johan Vos and Lucien Carbin.^{[citation needed]}

Emelianenko made his MMA debut for the Japanese RINGS organization. .RINGS had a peculiar set of rules which did not allow head strikes on the ground (which later on would be recognized as one of Fedor's biggests strengths).^ For those who aren't aware, RINGS didn't allow any strikes to the head on the ground.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ He would have a chance against Fedor or Lesnar..just a small one.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Fujuita did rock Fedor pretty good(to the point where most people would of been dropped) and yet he gains composure and wins easily shortly after.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

.Here Emelianenko suffered his only loss in the sport, a very controversial one that came at the hands of Tsuyoshi Kohsaka at the King of Kings 2000 Block B event on December 22, 2000, via doctor stoppage due to a cut 17 seconds into the fight.^ His only losses are against superstars of the sport.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Mihail Apostolov – has only one MMA fight and it was a loss to Fedor.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Tsuyoshi Kohsaka – this was Fedors only loss and it was due to rules that any blood stopped the fight.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[35] Footage shows that the cut was caused by a missed looping punch where Kohsaka's elbow struck Emelianenko's head. Elbow strikes were illegal under RINGS rules unless the striker is wearing elbow pads, which Kohsaka was not. .Emelianenko says that this elbow reopened a cut sustained in his previous fight against Ricardo Arona.^ Vlasic pinned Briere up against the boards as the played moved up ice, and an apparent elbow by Briere started the fight.

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^ In post-fight interviews he says that he wasn't bothered by the slam at all and sustained no injuries.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Wanderlei Silva (29-4-1) vs. Ricardo Arona (11-2) Many people say that Arona has the style to beat Silva.

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^[36] .Since the fight was in a tournament format, a winner and loser were required as draws or no contests could not be awarded.^ Tournament winner: Ive no clue.

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^ He isnt ready for such a fight yet, in 2/3 years time it could be a hell of a contest, but not now.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ (Where there any lessons you could draw on from the first two fights in the opening round?

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.Since Emelianenko could not advance due to his injury, Kohsaka moved on (the match would have been a no contest or disqualification victory for Emelianenko otherwise).^ This is Kohsaka’s only victory of any relevance and it was due to a cut that was barely noticable.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ If they fought, Fedor would destroy Silva and then no one could argue who was better because we would all have proof.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Yes it would be a boring match but Andrei could pull it off.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

.The tournament was eventually won by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who would later be Fedor's fiercest rival in MMA.^{[citation needed]} Emelianenko would later avenge the only loss of his career when he rematched Kohsaka at Pride Bushido 6.^ Fedor would take care of Lesnar.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Mihail Apostolov – has only one MMA fight and it was a loss to Fedor.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Reply to this comment » huertarogerhuerta says: July 16, 2009 at 2:49 pm honestly wit fedor im to the point of who cares.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Many MMA fans disregard that loss due to its illegal nature, and consider Emelianenko to be technically undefeated in MMA.

.After defeating veteran Renato Sobral in an elimination bout, Emelianenko went on fight for the World Heavyweight Class Championship against Bobby Hoffman the same night.^ Now I do respect him as the number one heavyweight in the world, but styles make fights and I would love to see how Couture would deal with him.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ RandyReady on Nov 19, 2008 at 9:40 am ET If Fedor Emelianenko wants to fight a UFC Heavyweight fighter so bad, SIGN A UFC CONTRACT ya putz.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ The Russian heavyweight will be joined by light heavyweights Gegard Mousasi and Renato Sobral, who are poised to throw down in a Strikeforce title fight on August 15.

• EA Sports MMA signs Fedor Emelianenko - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.However, Hoffman refused to fight Fedor claiming he sustained a injury on his shoulder during his previous match and forfeited the final.^ As far as the hand injury, I think it was the fight with Gary Goodridge where he broke it the first time (don't really remember), but in fedor's last fight with TK he broke his thumb again.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - Page 3 - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Would you have matched up Fedor with Rogers first, or do you think that might have been a better match 1-2 fights from now, after Overeem or Werdum or another contender for example?

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^ It wont be long and strikeforce will be out of bussiness and fedor will either have to finally fight the best or get the fuck back to his sambo tournaments.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.A win was awarded to Fedor by default, and was also given to him the RINGS Heavyweight Class Championship.^ Did Fedor: a) actually survive that thing (I'm assuming he did given that he's fighting again) b) actually walk out of the ring c) actually finish the fight d) actually win the fight ???

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor in EA's MMA wow thats major win for EA, I hope the game will be on par with THQ's UFC. And because of Fedor that means EA will bring the ring experience.

• EA Sports MMA signs Fedor Emelianenko - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Lesnar might take it to Fedor for awhile but I see no possible way of him winning.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^[37][38]

On February 15, 2002, Fedor defeated Chris Haseman and won the RINGS Absolute Class Tournament, the last tournament ever held by RINGS.

.Entering the Pride Fighting Championships on the heels of winning the RINGS King of Kings 2002 tournament, Emelianenko debuted at Pride 21 on June 23, 2002 against the 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), 256 lb (116 kg) Dutch fighter Semmy Schilt, whom he defeated by unanimous decision.^ Did Fedor: a) actually survive that thing (I'm assuming he did given that he's fighting again) b) actually walk out of the ring c) actually finish the fight d) actually win the fight ???

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Pride Fighting Championships: How do you feel since you had the signing ceremony on June 27th?

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ I had Dirrell winning, with the one point deduction, 116-112 but the major problem is if you are going to fight like Henry Akinwande, you are not going to score with the judges.

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.His next opponent was heavyweight Heath Herring, in a contest to establish the number-one contender for the heavyweight title.^ While Brock Lesnar is an accomplished athlete and a talented fighter, we do not consider him to be the number one heavyweight in the world.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Now I do respect him as the number one heavyweight in the world, but styles make fights and I would love to see how Couture would deal with him.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ I think Dan Henderson and Nate Marquardt are better middleweights than Tim Sylvia, Heath Herring, and Cro Cop are heavyweights.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^[39] .Emelianenko, considered an underdog at the time, dominated Herring with ground and pound, winning by doctor stoppage after the first round.^ Mir beat him first, it took him three rounds to beat Herring, and he was grabbing the fence with Couture, on top of that he's close to his expiration date.

• EA Sports MMA cover athlete signs with UFC rival - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Yes, I think so, but at the same time the major story coming out of it is for the first 10 rounds he fought in a way that tried to make it as easy as possible for himself while trying to win throwing 4 punches a round.

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^ Shogun's physical strength, balance, and wrestling ability overall aren't up to arona's level, but he's well-rounded enough there that arona won't dominate on the ground.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - Page 3 - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.This victory against a perennial contender brought him into title contention.^ They sold him as a legit contenter to the UFC heavyweight title and Brock owned up to it.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^[40]

.Emelianenko was then signed to fight heavily favored Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira for Pride's Heavyweight Championship title at Pride 25 on March 16, 2003. Nogueira was coming off wins against Mark Coleman, Heath Herring and a shocking comeback victory against Bob Sapp, as well as his victory in the RINGS 2000 King of Kings Tournament, in which Fedor had also participated.^ Just a side note, I remember reading that Fedor idolized Mark Coleman back in the day, so when he fought him, he didn't want to hurt him, so he finished the fight by armbar .

• EA Sports MMA signs Fedor Emelianenko - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor Emelianenko 21-0-1 in MMA, 7 wins by KO/TKO, 9 by submission Current Pride FC heavyweight champion, Pride FC 2004 tournament champion, 2002 world Sambo champion.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Posted by Kris Karkoski on Jul 16, 2009 at 9:30 am ET 140 Comments Top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko appears unlikely to end his UFC holdout anytime soon, putting an anticipated superfight against the promotion’s title-holder Brock Lesnar on hold indefinitely.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Nogueira was considered by many fans to be virtually unbeatable, due to his amazing endurance, heart and submission skills.^[33] .Fedor rocked him early with punches, and Nogueira pulled guard.^ Mirko lost his first two opportunities when Kevin Randleman upset him and when Nogueira pulled out the win against him.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - Page 3 - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Emelianenko then shocked the world by not only surviving Nogueira's guard, considered the most dangerous in MMA, but easily defending all of Nogueira's submission attempts and dominating him for 20 minutes with a brutal ground and pound.^ He still claims Fedor isn't an elite heavyweight which probally dosn't make him look so good considering Dana says Noguiera is one of the best and most decorated fighters of all time.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ [Q] MMA has blazed new ground with new media coverage before most of the other sports and leagues got on board.

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^ My only fear is that this epic fight may, as many big MMA fights do, end up with an all-too quick end.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.The judges rendered a unanimous decision, and Emelianenko became the second Pride Heavyweight Champion, a title he would never lose.^ [Brock Lesnar] just became the heavyweight champion.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Remember the old PRIDE days when heavyweight fighters like Fedor, Nogueira and Crocop would fight AT LEAST five time a year?

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor Emelianenko 21-0-1 in MMA, 7 wins by KO/TKO, 9 by submission Current Pride FC heavyweight champion, Pride FC 2004 tournament champion, 2002 world Sambo champion.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[41]

Three months later Emelianenko embarked on his title reign. .His first match was against the former IWGP Heavyweight champion, amateur and professional wrestler Kazuyuki Fujita.^ Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker hinted at the acquisition of 2 new heavyweights to be announced soon, possibilities include wrestler Bobby Lashley , Judo gold medalist Satoshi Ishii , or former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski.

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^ After just 3 fights, he is the UFC heavyweight champion, and pummeled the "legend" Randy Couture, who people said he stood no chance against.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ "This is what it’s all about, I’ve been at the highest level as an amateur and now I’m preparing for my first world title fight as a professional.

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.A heavy favorite, Emelianenko was expected to make quick work of Fujita, but was caught by a right hook that stunned him.^ I mean, in his entire career, he's only looked human twice--during the aforementioned suplex and the hook that Fujita caught him with.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ At the start of the second round, a ''USA'' chant rang out but was quickly reversed into reverence by Emelianenko's right hook.

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^ Dana can make those people right or wrong, but its all up to him…Fedor has the track record to prove that he’s the no.1 heavyweight.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Badly hurt, he worked his way to a clinch, and pulled guard. .Recovered, Emelianenko got up and knocked Fujita down with body kick and a punching combo.^ Mirko will try to keep the distance, keep out of the clinch, and set up Fedor with punches to finish him off with his cemetary left high kick.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ But Magmodev kept pushing forward and was able to avoid the kick (until Crocop's punches started to wear him down.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.He then submitted Fujita at 4:17 in the first round with a rear naked choke.^ He would submit Brock in the first round.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Rogers fought off a side choke to get out of the first round.

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^[3][42] Emelianenko reminisced about it in February 2009, "Fujita is the only one who ever hit me right, and he hit hard!".^[43]

.Next came a one-sided bout against heavy underdog Gary "Big Daddy" Goodridge at Total Elimination 2003.^ Fedor will come out like he did against Big Daddy.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ At one point Herring was being groomed to be the HW Pride Champ, because he beat Kerr & Vovchanchyn, and before that Vovchanchyn, Coleman * Goodridge were the big guys in the division...

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Gary Goodridge – I know this will piss some people off but has beaten no-one of any relevance ever.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[44] .Emelianenko took down Goodridge after wobbling him with standing combinations, then finished him with a ground and pound technique in the first round by referee stoppage after delivering unanswered punches and kicks to the head.^ Mir beat him first, it took him three rounds to beat Herring, and he was grabbing the fence with Couture, on top of that he's close to his expiration date.

• EA Sports MMA cover athlete signs with UFC rival - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ RampageFan on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:24 pm ET He had heart and kept fighting for sure, but Randy took him down at will and Sylvia is huge.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ But Magmodev kept pushing forward and was able to avoid the kick (until Crocop's punches started to wear him down.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Emelianenko broke his hand in this fight, resulting in surgery.^[41] He has since reinjured this hand, leading to the postponement of several bouts.^[45]

.His next fight against New Japan professional wrestler Yuji Nagata at Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003 ended the same way, with Emelianenko first knocking Nagata to the ground twice with punches.^ I believe he is under the same management as Fedor but I think he will end up in the UFC within the next 2 years.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ According to the suit, after Josh Barnett failed a drug test and was knocked off the card, Brett Rogers was tapped as a replacement and was willing to fight Emelianenko at Trilogy.

• Fedor suing Affliction - MMA - Mixed Martial Arts - Rumors - FanNation 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.fannation.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ If he was in the UFC virtually every fight they would set up would be a superfight, no more easy payday Choi or professional wrestler fights.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

Emelianenko fought at this event as opposed to Shockwave 2003 on the same day due to being offered a higher fight purse because of the great deal of competition between the Japanese television networks screening these events and K-1 Premium Dynamite!! on the same night. .That move upset the managers of PRIDE, who set up an interim title match between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Mirko Crocop Filipović, which ended with Nogueira pulling yet another comeback victory, scoring a second round armbar.^ Check out his fight with Kevin Randleman or Kazuyki Fujita to see him make UNREAL combacks, or for hard fought wars, his second fight (the one without the fight stopping cut) with Big Nog (Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira) or his fight with Mirko "CroCop" Filipovic!

• EA Sports MMA signs Fedor Emelianenko - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ UFC 106 - Forrest Griffin avenged his loss to Tito Ortiz by picking up a split decision victory, Josh Koscheck ended Anthony Johnson's run of success at 170 and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira declared his presence in the UFC with a Knockout of the Night over Luiz Cane.

• The Rumble - Sporting News - Boxing, MMA, Mixed Martial Arts News, Analysis, History, Results Rumors and More 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.sportingnews.com [Source type: General]

^ Strikeforce will be happy if Henderson ends up claiming the middleweight title.

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^[46]

.Four months later, he returned to PRIDE, at Total Elimination 2004, where he met Pride 2000 Grand Prix winner and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Mark Coleman for the first time in the ring.^ He beat 2 former UFC heavyweight champions in Arlovski and Sylvia.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor has ko’d former UFC champions”.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Notably, former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia told MMA News in June that he and fellow ex-champ Randy Couture had both been signed to appear in EA's game.

• EA Sports MMA signs Fedor Emelianenko - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.After getting taken down, he pulled guard and submitted Coleman with an armbar at 2:11 of the first round to advance in the 2004 Heavyweight Grand Prix.^ He would submit Brock in the first round.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Alistair Overeem (29-11, 1 NC) The wait for Overeem’s first Strikeforce heavyweight title defense continues.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The rest of the card will be the final two rounds of the Middleweight Grand Prix, involving Wanderlei Silva, Alistair Overeem, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, and Ricardo Arona.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.That fight showed more of Fedor's versatility, as he not only had a good top game with his trademark ground and pound, but also a dangerous bottom game from his guard, being able to submit legit opponents from his back.^ Fedor is possibly fighting 3 top 5 opponents all in a row.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ How many other fighters are fighting back to back top 5 opponents.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ After Fedor's ranked fights that will be a good debate also.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

.A notable match with Coleman’s protégé Kevin "The Monster" Randleman followed just two months later at the tournament's second round.^ The WorSharks would even the score at 9:36 of the second period, just two seconds after the Falcons Cody Wild returned to the ice after serving a minor for hooking.

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^ (After watching the first two matches of the tournament, are you still confident you are going to win the whole thing?

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^ The WorSharks would grab that second goal just a couple of minutes later when Ryan Vesce feed Logan Couture streaking across the slot.

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.Randleman, a two-time Division I NCAA Wrestling Champion for Ohio State University and a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, was coming off an upset win over Mirko Crocop Filipovic, which he ended by knockout.^ The Heavyweight division in the UFC is garbage.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ He beat 2 former UFC heavyweight champions in Arlovski and Sylvia.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor has ko’d former UFC champions”.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Randleman quickly scored a takedown. .As Emelianenko gave his back, Randleman delivered a German suplex, slamming him to the canvas headfirst, a move that would become one of the most replayed highlights in PRIDE's and MMA's history for years to come.^ Now I do respect him as the number one heavyweight in the world, but styles make fights and I would love to see how Couture would deal with him.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Granted he performs the way he is now in the UFC he would become bigger than he did in PRIDE. The guy would be a damn legend by everyone alike.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Fedor Emelianenko is a superstar among MMA fans, but the costs of using him have also sunk numerous promotions he’s worked with since Pride collapsed.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[47] .Emelianenko, seemingly unfazed, rolled over Randleman a few seconds later, getting top position and forcing him to submit with a kimura armlock 1:33 into the first round.^ He would submit Brock in the first round.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Lesnar wouldn't finish Timmy like Fedor did not that quick I dont think but probably still in the first round, second at most.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ As EviLore said: Fedor was completely unfazed, reversed Randleman, and won a minute later.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[48]

.On August 15, 2004, Emelianenko faced six-time All-Japan Judo Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist Naoya Ogawa in the semifinals of the 2004 Grand Prix.^ You say you will reavulate your thought once he faces big time competition but all you do is bash him and call him Britney Spears in the mean time.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ You might say some of those guys arn't that great but when Sylvia faced them they were all deemed quality matches at the time.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Tank's not an olympic champion wrestler or K-1 World Grand Prix champion striker, or the equivalent in any way, so he's going to end up on his back for the submission loss.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - Page 3 - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

After making quick work of Ogawa, winning by armbar, he advanced to face Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira for the second time in his career. .Nogueira had won a decision against Emelianenko's former teammate Sergei Kharitonov earlier that night.^ Thornton dominated Carter on the night, winning 6-of-8 against him as the Sharks team won 42 of 69 overall (61%).

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^ Getzlaf won a clean faceoff against Manny Malhotra, an anomoly as the Sharks center won 7 of 9 draws on the night in his own defensive zone (78%).

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.This match was not only to decide the winner of the 2004 Grand Prix, but to unify the heavyweight championship as Nogueira was awarded the interim title due to Emelianenko's inability to defend his championship in a timely manner in the previous year.^ Only george continually dominates the #1 contender at 170 2-3 times a year.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Remember the old PRIDE days when heavyweight fighters like Fedor, Nogueira and Crocop would fight AT LEAST five time a year?

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Dawson's IBO light heavyweight belt will be on the line along with the interim WBC title and just generally the acknowledged title of being the best 175-pounder in the world.

• The Rumble - Sporting News - Boxing, MMA, Mixed Martial Arts News, Analysis, History, Results Rumors and More 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.sportingnews.com [Source type: General]

^[49] .The rematch with Nogueira was very competitive, but the fight was stopped prematurely due to a cut to Emelianenko's head from an accidental clash of heads while on the ground.^ He can finally fight barnett in a japanese wrestling match on new years then the competition is very slim.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Just enjoy your UFC events as usual, and be happy that Fedor will be fighting decent to very good competition for free.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Tsuyoshi Kohsaka – this was Fedors only loss and it was due to rules that any blood stopped the fight.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[50] A third meeting was thus scheduled for Shockwave 2004, which Fedor won. .On the line was PRIDE's Heavyweight Championship, and PRIDE's 2004 Heavyweight Grand Prix title, as the final match of the tournament earlier that year was declared a no contest due to an accidental headbutt.^ StrikeForce (No HW Title defense in 2 years): .

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Remember the old PRIDE days when heavyweight fighters like Fedor, Nogueira and Crocop would fight AT LEAST five time a year?

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor Emelianenko 21-0-1 in MMA, 7 wins by KO/TKO, 9 by submission Current Pride FC heavyweight champion, Pride FC 2004 tournament champion, 2002 world Sambo champion.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.^[33] Emelianenko this time chose not to engage Nogueira on the ground, in spite of having dominated him on the ground in their first match.^ Emelianenko: I've fought Nogueira 3 times and he's a tough opponent.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ If Nog can avoid the slow head movements I see Lesnar having a hard time with him.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ (Look at the recent #1 fighters in the heavyweight division-Noguiera first and then Fedor they dominated the division for year after year after year) Only time will tell..

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

.He overpowered the Brazilian on the feet in the first round, beating him to the punch for the first nine minutes.^ In my dream Tank KOed Yoshida in one minute of the first round.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - Page 3 - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor could beat him inside two rounds if not one.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Those guys I liked above Overreem came out looking amazing but then all of those guys(minus cro-cop) came back and beat him before round 3.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^[50] .Nogueira faced great difficulty, getting dropped with punches and tossed to the mat multiple times by Judo throws.^ You might say some of those guys arn't that great but when Sylvia faced them they were all deemed quality matches at the time.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ I know what you are going to say, "well he dropped randy"...but really it wasn't a great punch.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

.He wasn't able to implement his game plan of putting Fedor on his back, save for the final 30 seconds of the first round.^ Lesnar could make it out of the first round against a fighter like fedor.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Trevelyan wasted no time putting the puck back on net, and Zalewski stuffed the bouncing puck in as Curry fell backwards trying to make the save.

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^ Fedor Emelianenko stalked forward at the start of the second round.

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He was also not able to pull guard for any considerable amount of time.^[51] .During the second and third rounds, Emelianenko's takedown defense and counter-punching earned him a unanimous decision victory to retain the heavyweight championship.^ Up until Couture's second-round TKO loss to Lesnar, Emelianenko and Couture had worked diligently toward their own fight.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Fedor Emelianenko stalked forward at the start of the second round.

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^ However, it was not enough for him to duplicate his first-round submission win from February 2008, as Lesnar brutally pounded him out in the second stanza.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[50]

.The following year, Emelianenko signed to fight PRIDE's top heavyweight contender, and former K-1 star Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović.^ The fight of the century, PRIDE Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko versus Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, is finally here.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Pride Fighting Championships: How do you feel since you had the signing ceremony on June 27th?

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Former PRIDE and WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko is being considered for a November Strikeforce debut at an upcoming event that does not yet have a date or confirmed location.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

This was a highly anticipated match. .After Mirko had made a successful switch from K-1 to MMA, he quickly rose in the rankings with victories over Igor Vovchachyn, Kazuyuki Fujita, and a KO win over Fedor's younger brother, Aleksander Emelianenko.^ Fedor in EA's MMA wow thats major win for EA, I hope the game will be on par with THQ's UFC. And because of Fedor that means EA will bring the ring experience.

• EA Sports MMA signs Fedor Emelianenko - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Emelianenko is the top-ranked MMA heavyweight in the world as rated by enthusiast site Sherdog.com .

• EA Sports MMA signs Fedor Emelianenko - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor Emelianenko 21-0-1 in MMA, 7 wins by KO/TKO, 9 by submission Current Pride FC heavyweight champion, Pride FC 2004 tournament champion, 2002 world Sambo champion.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.He then made a public challenge to Fedor Emelianenko and the bout was supposed to take place in late 2003. After a contract dispute, Fedor temporarily left PRIDE to fight for Inoki's Boom Ba Ye promotion, on New Year's eve 2003. This prompted PRIDE to set up an Interim Heavyweight Title Match between Crocop and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.^ Check out his fight with Kevin Randleman or Kazuyki Fujita to see him make UNREAL combacks, or for hard fought wars, his second fight (the one without the fight stopping cut) with Big Nog (Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira) or his fight with Mirko "CroCop" Filipovic!

• EA Sports MMA signs Fedor Emelianenko - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The disagreement between Emelianenko and the UFC over the terms of a proposed contract is nothing new, with the same issue derailing a fight between “The Last Emperor” and the UFC’s then-heavyweight champion Randy Couture.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ RandyReady on Nov 19, 2008 at 9:40 am ET If Fedor Emelianenko wants to fight a UFC Heavyweight fighter so bad, SIGN A UFC CONTRACT ya putz.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

.After completely dominating the first round, Crocop was caught in an armbar early in the second round, thus making Nogueira the Interim champion, and number 1 challenger for Fedor's belt.^ A LOT of Fedor's wins came against guys who could make LHW or do make LHW. Very few of his opponents have been well rounded.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ With 4 fights under his belt, how can you be sure that he'll be able to make it out of the first round with Fedor?

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ He doesn't care about being the best and I'm sick of Fedor and M-1 making empty challenges.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

.Mirko got further de-railed from title contention, when in the first round of PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix 2004, he was upset by Kevin Randleman, getting knocked out early by ground strikes following a vicious left hook.^ Rogers fought off a side choke to get out of the first round.

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^ However, it was not enough for him to duplicate his first-round submission win from February 2008, as Lesnar brutally pounded him out in the second stanza.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The rest of the card will be the final two rounds of the Middleweight Grand Prix, involving Wanderlei Silva, Alistair Overeem, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, and Ricardo Arona.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Later that year, Mirko began his recovery by defeating Ron Waterman, winning his rematch with Kevin Randleman by submission, and scoring a dominant TKO victory over Mark Coleman in the first round.^ Plus he's the only guy other than Bas Rutten (over 6 years ago) who won over Kevin Randleman without finishing him.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - Page 3 - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Alot of scrubs in japan that he's beat and a list of old guys like mark coleman, randleman,matt lindland and also fujita thats off and on.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Fedor Emelianenko 21-0-1 in MMA, 7 wins by KO/TKO, 9 by submission Current Pride FC heavyweight champion, Pride FC 2004 tournament champion, 2002 world Sambo champion.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Those wins put Crocop again in the spot of number 1 heavyweight contender, following Fedor's successful title defense against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on PRIDE's New Year's Eve show in 2004.

.The match between Emelianenko and Crocop finally took place at PRIDE Final Conflict 2005.^ The fight of the century, PRIDE Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko versus Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, is finally here.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The Official Pride: Final Elimination 2005 Threa...err, Post # 123 .

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - Page 3 - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.In the first round, Fedor was stunned and had his nose broken by two stiff jabs from Mirko.^ Lesnar could make it out of the first round against a fighter like fedor.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Fedor could beat him inside two rounds if not one.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ (Where there any lessons you could draw on from the first two fights in the opening round?

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He also got hit by body kicks that discolored his midsection. .Fedor was then able to get the fight to the ground and land several body shots, which took a lot of gas out of Mirko.^ If they were as confident as they make themselves out to be in Fedor, they'd make a contract with the UFC happen, even if for a very short tenure, such as 1-3 fights.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ With 4 fights under his belt, how can you be sure that he'll be able to make it out of the first round with Fedor?

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Fedor is a joke and I dont care who he fights I will be rooting for the other guy.I heard Werdum is next.I cant wait to see him knocked out.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.As the fight progressed, Fedor became more and more dominant, winning most of the stand up exchanges and scoring several takedowns.^ Did Fedor: a) actually survive that thing (I'm assuming he did given that he's fighting again) b) actually walk out of the ring c) actually finish the fight d) actually win the fight ???

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fujuita did rock Fedor pretty good(to the point where most people would of been dropped) and yet he gains composure and wins easily shortly after.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Would you have matched up Fedor with Rogers first, or do you think that might have been a better match 1-2 fights from now, after Overeem or Werdum or another contender for example?

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After 20 minutes, Fedor was awarded a unanimous decision victory. ^{[52] [53] [54]}

.Following his successful title defense against Mirko Crocop at PRIDE Final Conflict 2005, Fedor came back on New Year's eve, where he outclassed the 450-pound Brazilian Zuluzinho in a non-title bout.^ Fedor Crocop will be on his back).

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ A LOT of Fedor's wins came against guys who could make LHW or do make LHW. Very few of his opponents have been well rounded.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Sure for 2 years he wasn't against great competition but he came back and just destroyed Sylvia when many people said he couldn't.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

.Fedor dropped Zulu with a right hook and finished with several ground strikes which forced him to tap out after only 26 seconds.^ Wandy actually waited until nakamura finished throwing the shirt out of the ring and put his hands up, but nakamura was distracted and cornered and got dropped with the first shot that came at him.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ I figure Fedor took him out with a submission?

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ If Fedor comes forward pressuring Mirko with his looping punches, I can see him eating some of Mirko's straight punches on the way in, allowing Mirko to circle out.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Although originally endangered due to Emelianenko's recurring hand injury, a plate inserted in his hand green-lighted a rematch with American Mark Coleman in Pride's American debut show, Pride 32.^ Besides that he fought Mark Hunt who Rogan himself said has devistating hands and the best chin in all of MMA. He also fought Coleman.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ PRIDE really tried to make Miro the babyface via video promo, showing his life story with him marked as "The Terminator" vs. "The Target."

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - Page 3 - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[55][56] .In a fight where Coleman was unable to mount any significant offense, Emelianenko blasted Coleman in the first round with punches, before securing an armbar at 1:15 in the second round.^ Emelianenko’s overhand right to the jaw knocked out Arlovski with 1:46 remaining in the first round.

• Find MMA Gyms | Fedor to face Barnett in title match 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.findmmagym.com [Source type: General]

^ (Where there any lessons you could draw on from the first two fights in the opening round?

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^ Coleman was almost 42 at the time of the second fight.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^[57]

.Emelianenko's last defense of his Pride Heavyweight title was against 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix champion Mark Hunt at Shockwave 2006.^ The only "noteworthy" wins was against Mike Bernardo and Mark Hunt.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - Page 3 - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ His career in Pride is a who's who of the World's best heavyweights, all laid to waste by Fedor.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ After just 3 fights, he is the UFC heavyweight champion, and pummeled the "legend" Randy Couture, who people said he stood no chance against.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

.Josh Barnett was originally slated to fight Fedor for the Heavyweight title, but turned down the fight, claiming not to be in peak physical condition.^ How did Fedor manage to not fight Josh Barnett?

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Fedor even fight for their Title.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Sylvia, Barnett, Arlovski, Fedor and Fedor's brother(all top 10 fighters) would destroy the UFC heavyweight division.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

With Crocop's departure to the UFC organization in late 2006, Mark Hunt became the number 1 contender for the belt. .Sporting a broken toe during the contest, Emelianenko nevertheless secured an armbar in the second minute of the first round, but Hunt was able to escape and counter by stepping over Emelianenko, ending in side control.^ Rogers fought off a side choke to get out of the first round.

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^ Up until Couture's second-round TKO loss to Lesnar, Emelianenko and Couture had worked diligently toward their own fight.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Fedor Emelianenko stalked forward at the start of the second round.

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^[58] .At five minutes into the first round, Hunt made two attempts at an americana on Emelianenko’s left arm but failed to complete them.^ In my dream Tank KOed Yoshida in one minute of the first round.

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^ I see Brock and Fedor being a first round either Fedor by submission or Brock ground and pound, but I think Brock definitely needs another year or two under his belt.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ I'd like this to be a war, but with how dangerous each of these fighters are, it could be over inside of the first five minutes.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[59] .Emelianenko got back to his feet, and after struggling to take the fight to the ground, he submitted Hunt with a kimura at 8:16 in the first round.^ He would submit Brock in the first round.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ (Where there any lessons you could draw on from the first two fights in the opening round?

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^ Going back to the rampage fight, he was motioning to to referee to stop the contest when he saw that quinton looked out on his feet from his kicks.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - Page 3 - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[60]

.With a special clause in his Pride contract that allowed him to fight under the banner of any mixed martial arts organization as long as the event was held on Russian soil,^{[citation needed]} Emelianenko accepted a match in BodogFight against Matt Lindland.^ Do you think this will be their biggest mixed martial arts event to date?

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^ Emelianenko has become something of a mixed martial arts lightning rod after failing to come to terms with the UFC (twice), most notably back in July when Affliction MMA collapsed like a house of cards.

• Fedor Emelianenko shooting for November Strikeforcedebut - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ I will not pay to watch him fight and the only event worth watching is his loosing fight.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

The fight was held on April 14, 2007 at the "Clash of the Nations" event in St. Petersburg, Russia. .Lindland moved up two weight classes (from middleweight to heavyweight) for the match and came in weighing 218 lb (99 kg) to Emelianenko's 233 lb (106 kg).^ How do these two match up?

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Shields was among the top ranked welterweights before moving up to middleweight and 170 is probably where he should have stayed.

• The Rumble - Sporting News - Boxing, MMA, Mixed Martial Arts News, Analysis, History, Results Rumors and More 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.sportingnews.com [Source type: General]

^ If this guy stays at HW, and continues working on getting his ground game to match his stand-up, he could definitely make some noise in a year or two.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Early in the fight, Lindland opened a cut above Emelianenko's left eye and clinched with him, pushing him into the corner and working for a takedown.^ Corbet will have his work cut out for him as Frisk Asker is currently mired in last place in the Norwegian GET with only 2 wins in regulation and 11 total points 16 games into the season.

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^ Fedor sprung into finish the fight mode, unloading several flurries before a disjointed takedown attempt again planted Rogers on his back.

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^ Here’s hoping Fedor and the UFC work something out, I would love to see him fight in the octagon before retiring.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

At this point, the referee warned Emelianenko against grabbing the ropes and Emelianenko corrected himself. After a few seconds of working in the clinch, Lindland attempted a bodylock takedown. When Lindland lifted Emelianenko from his feet, Emelianenko reversed the takedown, landing in Lindland's half guard. .The fight then remained on the ground where Emelianenko won by submission via armbar at 2:58 of the first round.^ Tags: armbar • dvd • emelianenko • fedor • instructional • mma • pride • submission • ufc Posted By: FedorDVD Videos: 2 Articles: 0 More From User Fedor Emelianenko - Armbar technique and tips (MMA & UFC DVD) .

• Fedor Emelianenko - Armbar technique and tips (MMA & UFC DVD) | SPIKE 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.spike.com [Source type: General]

^ With 4 fights under his belt, how can you be sure that he'll be able to make it out of the first round with Fedor?

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Fedor wins the fight via kimura (an arm submission) around a minute later.

• The Ali vs Frazier of Mixed Martial Arts: Mirko Filipovic versus Fedor Emelianenko - NeoGAF 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.neogaf.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[61]

.After the purchase of Pride Fighting Championships by Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III and the expiration of Emelianenko's contract with Pride, there was speculation about the possibility of him fighting in the UFC, especially since a public falling out between Bodog's Calvin Ayre and Emelianenko's manager, Vadim Finkelstein.^ There's no reason for him to fight with the UFC. Especially if he can get the UFC fighters to come to him.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Tuesday, January 05, 2010 Posted By Chad Dundas 12:00 PM Manager Vadim Finkelstein took to the internet Tuesday morning to deny rumors that he had re-entered talks with the UFC about bringing the services of clients Fedor Emelianenko and Gegard Mousasi to the Octagon.

• The Rumble - Sporting News - Boxing, MMA, Mixed Martial Arts News, Analysis, History, Results Rumors and More 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.sportingnews.com [Source type: General]

^ (There are going to be two more fights for each of you in the tournament after this one, how much are each of you thinking about getting the knockout to get the extra point in the tournament?

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^[62] .In a June 2007 interview with the Baltimore Sun, Chuck Liddell suggested that Emelianenko was on his way to the UFC.^[63] Dana White has also expressed interest in signing Emelianenko, but considers his management team to be the primary barrier left to the signing of a contract,^[64] whereas Finkelstein has cited difficult negotiations as the reason.^ Read More: dana white ufc , fedor emelianenko .

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ When he was negotiating with UFC President Dana White in 2007, the voluble UFC President insulted both Fedor and his negotiating team.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ White’s hopes to sign Emelianenko won’t be enough to persuade the Russian to enter the Octagon, as it appears Emelianenko would only consider fighting in the UFC should the promotion consider altering its contract terms.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[65] .A main point of contention between the two is Finkelstein's request for the UFC to work with his Russian M-1 promotion, extending contractual offers to other members of the Red Devil Sport Club, and permitting Emelianenko to compete in combat sambo tournaments.^ (There are going to be two more fights for each of you in the tournament after this one, how much are each of you thinking about getting the knockout to get the extra point in the tournament?

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^ If he went to EA Sports a year or two ago and said "Hey, we wanna make a UFC game, you interested ?"

• EA Sports MMA signs Fedor Emelianenko - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ What I’m saying is, yes it does suck that Fedor isn’t going to be competing in the UFC but if I had to choose a promotion other than the UFC, Strikeforce would be my first choice.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[62] .At UFC 76 however, UFC president Dana White stated that he expected Emelianenko to sign with the UFC in late 2007 or early 2008, after Emelianenko was to compete in a Sambo competition that White would not allow him to participate in if he were under a UFC contract.^ Read More: dana white ufc , fedor emelianenko .

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ UFC will not allow him to compete in his countries sport.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ He would be allowed to represent M-1 Global and allowed to continue competing in Sambo.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.He also revealed his intent to set up a unification bout with UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture as his first UFC fight.^ After just 3 fights, he is the UFC heavyweight champion, and pummeled the "legend" Randy Couture, who people said he stood no chance against.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Nov 18, 2008 at 11:10 pm ET No, UFC is going to market Lesnar has the true heavyweight champion.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar vs Shane Carwin was pulled from UFC 106 due to Lesnar's extended bout with mononucleosis, and a rumored BJ Penn vs Diego Sanchez headline fight for UFC 105 also never materialized.

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^[66] Nevertheless, these negotiations broke down,^[67] as Emelianenko committed to a non-exclusive, two-year and six-fight deal with M-1 Global in October 2007.^[68]

Monte Cox, the president and CEO of M-1 Global, confirmed Emelianenko would face South Korean kickboxer Hong-Man Choi in a New Year's Eve event, Yarennoka!, taking place in Japan and organized by former Pride staff with support from M-1 Global, FEG, and Deep. A special rule was used for this fight to not allow any knee strikes on the ground. .The fight was broadcast live in the United States on the HDNet cable network.^ I don’t see all of the big fights (in the United States) because I am busy and it’s more difficult (to see them) in Europe, but we have good fights in Europe, too."

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^[69] .Emelianenko defeated Choi in the opening round by submission via an armbar.^ Watch as MMA star Fedor Emelianenko explains his own approach at making armbars a brutally effective submission in his arsenal.

• Fedor Emelianenko - Armbar technique and tips (MMA & UFC DVD) | SPIKE 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.spike.com [Source type: General]

^ He’s finished all but 1 of his fights in the first round, with 6 of his 7 fights ending via KO or TKO, with one submission.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Tags: armbar • dvd • emelianenko • fedor • instructional • mma • pride • submission • ufc Posted By: FedorDVD Videos: 2 Articles: 0 More From User Fedor Emelianenko - Armbar technique and tips (MMA & UFC DVD) .

• Fedor Emelianenko - Armbar technique and tips (MMA & UFC DVD) | SPIKE 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.spike.com [Source type: General]

^[70]

.On February 13, 2008, Emelianenko attended a press conference held by Dream, a newly-formed Japanese mixed martial arts promotion.^ [JB] One thing, I don't know that I would say mixed martial arts coverage has been better than other sports but it has been effective...

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^ The news appeared to contradict reports that Emelianenko was close to signing a deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts league .

• EA Sports MMA cover athlete signs with UFC rival - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Last week, Electronic Arts announced its cover athlete for its mixed martial arts game, EA Sports MMA .

• EA Sports MMA cover athlete signs with UFC rival - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.His manager, Vadim Finkelstein, confirmed that the organization had a tightly knit alliance with M-1 Global and that Emelianenko would be fighting on the new organization's fight cards.^ The rumors were further stoked by reports that Finkelstein had confirmed the news via posts to his Twitter.

• The Rumble - Sporting News - Boxing, MMA, Mixed Martial Arts News, Analysis, History, Results Rumors and More 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.sportingnews.com [Source type: General]

^ His management is M-1 Global, who has deals with DREAM and Affliction(not to mention they still try to put on their own fights sometimes).

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ [JB] I would say this is the biggest card to date because it is on a new platform, in addition to the fact they are debuting Fedor Emelianenko...

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^[71]

.At Affliction's inaugural event, promoted as Affliction: Banned, Emelianenko defeated former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia via submission at 36 seconds in the first round to become the inaugural World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) Heavyweight Champion.^ He beat 2 former UFC heavyweight champions in Arlovski and Sylvia.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Do you think this will be their biggest mixed martial arts event to date?

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^ UFC's help in co-promoting their events.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^[72] .He dropped Sylvia with a hard flurry of punches, took his back and secured a rear naked choke to finish the title fight within the first minute.^ Fedor sprung into finish the fight mode, unloading several flurries before a disjointed takedown attempt again planted Rogers on his back.

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^ Steven Zalewski picked up his first fighting major of his pro career when he dropped the gloves with Mark Mancari after Mancari took Moore to the boards with a high hit early in the second stanza.

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^ He’s finished all but 1 of his fights in the first round, with 6 of his 7 fights ending via KO or TKO, with one submission.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.In his next fight with Affliction, Emelianenko defended his WAMMA championship, defeating former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski at Affliction: Day of Reckoning on January 24, 2009. Arlovski had some early success, landing punches and leg kicks.^ Emelianenko currently holds a 30-1 record as the WAMMA heavyweight champion.

• EA Sports MMA cover athlete signs with UFC rival - News at GameSpot 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.gamespot.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ He beat 2 former UFC heavyweight champions in Arlovski and Sylvia.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor has ko’d former UFC champions”.

• Emelianenko-Lesnar on Hold as Fedor Says UFC Contract Terms “Not Acceptable” | MMAFrenzy.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmafrenzy.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[73] .However as the champion was backed into the ropes, Arlovski attempted a flying knee and Emelianenko was able to counter with an overhand right, knocking out Arlovski at 3:14 of the first round to retain his title.^ Rogers fought off a side choke to get out of the first round.

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^ Lesnar could make it out of the first round against a fighter like fedor.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ Fedor sprung into finish the fight mode, unloading several flurries before a disjointed takedown attempt again planted Rogers on his back.

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^[73] The knockout victory was awarded knockout of the year for 2009 by Sherdog.

.Fedor met WAMMA lightweight champion Shinya Aoki during a five-minute "special exhibition" at an April 29 M-1 Challenge (presented by Affliction) event in Tokyo.^ Sengoku 11 and the Strikeforce Challengers events - Sengoku 11 saw top middleweight Jorge Santiago and top featherweight Hatsu Hioki upset while Jorge Masvidal scored a win over former lightweight champion Satoru Kitaoka.

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^ Huge MMA News today as Fedor Emelianenko signs w/ STRIKEFORCE! This is a big turn of events as there has been a lot of speculation surrounding the collapse of the Affliction Trilogy Event.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Couture and WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko had publicly acknowledged a desire to fight each other multiple times over the course of the past year.

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.Emelianenko made Aoki tap out from a Achilles lock just before the bell sounded to end the exhibition.^ Minowa made him tap out without even breaking a sweat.

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^[74] .In another special exhibition match, Emelianenko met Gegard Mousasi, a friend and teammate, during M-1 Global: Breakthrough, held in Kansas City on August 28th.^ Under the terms of the agreement, Emelianenko will headline world championships in conjunction with M-1 Global and appear on Strikeforce specials on the Showtime cable network this fall.

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The two friends fought a competitive and friendly spirited exhibition with several Judo throws from both Emelianenko and Mousasi. .Emelianenko finished the fight via armbar.^ He’s finished all but 1 of his fights in the first round, with 6 of his 7 fights ending via KO or TKO, with one submission.

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^[75]

.Emelianenko was scheduled to defend his WAMMA Heavyweight title against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett on August 1, 2009, at Affliction: Trilogy, but on July 22 Barnett was denied his license to compete by the California State Athletic Commission after testing positive for anabolic steroids.^ Josh Barnett and Affliction’s third show were scrapped after Barnett tested positive for steroids in a pre-fight licensing test.

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^ Fedor has ko’d former UFC champions”.

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^ He beat 2 former UFC heavyweight champions in Arlovski and Sylvia.

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^[76][77] .On July 23, 2009, Vitor Belfort – who was already on the card – was reported as a likely replacement,^[78] but the next day Affliction canceled the event citing limited time to find a suitable replacement and inadequate time to promote the fight.^ Emelianenko has become something of a mixed martial arts lightning rod after failing to come to terms with the UFC (twice), most notably back in July when Affliction MMA collapsed like a house of cards.

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^ Believe me, i wanted fedor in the UFC like any other fan, but as long as he remains under m1 contract all his fights cannot occur without co-promotion; unless M1 hosts its own event.

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fedor does not care about fighting the best, he is out to promote that pissbox organization and laying victims (Bodog, Affliction, Strikeforce) on his way.

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.Following Affliction's collapse, Fedor signed a three fight contract with Strikeforce.^ RandyReady on Nov 19, 2008 at 9:40 am ET If Fedor Emelianenko wants to fight a UFC Heavyweight fighter so bad, SIGN A UFC CONTRACT ya putz.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^ [Update2] MMAjunkie.com Fight Biz: Fedor, Strikeforce deliver for CBS with solid ratings - MMAjunkie.com.

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^ If Fedor wants to fight Brock then come sign with the big boys (UFC) and make it happen.

• Fedor Emelianenko, M-1 welcome "superfight" with UFC's Brock Lesnar | MMAjunkie.com 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC mmajunkie.com [Source type: General]

^[80] .Coker confirmed that Emelianenko's debut would take place on November 7, broadcast nationally on CBS.^ Fedor Emelianenko KO's Brett Rogers in Strikeforce primetime network television debut on CBS .

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^ [JB] I would say this is the biggest card to date because it is on a new platform, in addition to the fact they are debuting Fedor Emelianenko...

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^ Saturday night in Strikeforce's national television debut on CBS, Emelianenko faced 265-pound undefeated knockout artist Brett Rogers (10-1, 9KOs, 1sub).

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^[81] Fedor fought the then-undefeated Brett Rogers in the main event of Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers. Despite suffering a heavily bloodied nose during the opening exchanges, Emelianenko would recover and go on to defeat Rogers via an overhand right followed by strikes for the TKO (strikes) at 1:48 of round 2. ^[82]

.Emelianenko was expected to face Fabricio Werdum on April 17, 2010, though the bout is now expected to be moved to May 15, 2010 at Strikeforce 24.^ Fedor Emelianenko vs Fabricio Werdum possible for April Strikeforce CBS event .

• Dana White: Fedor Emelianenko is a 'joke' ... - MMA Mania 27 January 2010 23:52 UTC www.mmamania.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Alistair Overeem: Fedor Emelianenko in Strikeforce 'is my primary target in May/June' 2010 .

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