Fedor Emelianenko News
VIDEO | Fedor Emelianenko vs. Mark Coleman (Full fight)
bjpenndotcom - June 10, 2016
https://youtu.be/p5IOEvi8uKU Back in 2006, 29-year old Fedor Emelianenko took on 42-year-old Mark Coleman in a matchup between two of the best heavyweight fighters in MMA. Emelianenko was able to extend his undefeated Pride FC record in the fight as he defeated Coleman via armbar in one of the most iconic fights in MMA history.
Fedor Emelianenko comments on the return of Brock Lesnar
bjpenndotcom - June 8, 2016
When it was announced that Brock Lesnar would be returning to MMA for UFC 200, no opponent was immediately listed for the bout, however it was revealed that Lesnar’s fight would be the co-main event of UFC 200. Given that no opponent was listed, and that Lesnar’s fight was listed as the co-main event, many wondered if Lesnar would finally fight Fedor Emelianenko at UFC 200.
Fabio Maldonado admits to PED usage in UFC, plans to for Fedor Emelianenko fight
bjpenndotcom - April 28, 2016
Recently news broke that MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko would be returning to MMA in front of his native Russian fans when he fights UFC veteran Fabio Maldonado under the Fight Nights Global banner in June. Ahead of the fight, a shocking detail emerged that there would be no PED testing ahead of, or the night of, the fight. Following that announcement, Maldonado admitted to BloodyElbow that he had been using PEDs during the last stretch of his UFC career, and that he plans to do so in his upcoming fight against Emelianenko.
Report: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Fabio Maldonado set for June 17 in Russia
Chris Taylor - April 17, 2016
According to a report from Combate, former PRIDE champion Fedor Emelianenko will return to the cage this summer to battle former UFC veteran Fabio Maldonado at a “Fight Nights” event in Russia on June 17. “Fight Nights” promoter Kamil Gadzhiev revealed that Maldonado is one of three possible opponents for Fedor’s return to Russia on June 17. He would not even confirm the date, and instead informed the media to watch the press conference on Tuesday (as per BloodyElbow).
Former manager of Fedor Emelianenko thinks that if Fedor wanted to be in the UFC, 'he would have already been there'
Russell Ess - April 7, 2016
MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko recently stated that he would like to get a rematch with UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum. The two met in Strikeforce in 2010 where Werdum pulled off a major upset on the highly touted Emelianenko. Vadim Finkelchtein, long-time friend and former manager of Emelianenko spoke about Emelianenko’s recent statement in a report from Bloody Elbow about wanting a rematch with Werdum.
Sakakibara gives update on Fedor Emelianenko vs. Wanderlei Silva fight
bjpenndotcom - March 30, 2016
When it was announced that Wanderlei Silva had signed with Rizin FF, there were immediately talks of Silva potentially fighting MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko. While Emelianenko has stated that his next fight will be soon, and likely in Russia, fans can’t help but wonder if Emelianenko and Silva will fight this year. Rizin FF President Sakakibara spoke to BloodyElbow through a translator:
Fedor Emelianenko wants rematch with Fabricio Werdum
bjpenndotcom - March 26, 2016
Back in 2009, MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko made his Strikeforce debut as he knocked out Brett Rogers in the 2nd round of their headlining fight. In just his second Strikeforce fight, Emelianenko was submitted by Jiu-Jitsu phenom Fabricio Werdum. To this day, the loss remains the only submission loss on Emelianenko’s record. Now, following a successful return to MMA on New Years Eve, Emelianenko is looking to avenge his loss to Werdum, who is now the UFC heavyweight champion.
Wanderlei Silva vs Fedor Emelianenko could go down - Check out "The Axe" Murderer's Poster
bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016
Wanderlei Silva is pushing any way he can for a fight with Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko that he’s took it to photo-shop on his twitter feed. The fans have a say in this possible clash of champions.
Tito Ortiz wants warm up fight before challenging Fedor Emelianenko
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
RIZIN's Sakakibara says Fedor Emelianenko versus Wanderlei Silva is up to you!
Russell Ess - February 9, 2016
Does the match intrigue you at all? Would seeing Fedor Emelianenko take on Wanderlei Silva in Japan be reminiscent of PRIDE that could make you gitty with excitement? If so, you need to make it known and get others to make some noise about the match so that RIZIN’s CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara will do everything in his power to make the fight happen. Sakakibara revealed that he will be meeting with Wanderlei soon to talk about setting up a fight.
WATCH! Bellator special on Fedor Emelianenko and King Mo hinting on a potential match?
Russell Ess - February 3, 2016
Bellator recently released a highlight of Fedor Emelianenko and Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal’s fights at the RIZIN New Year’s Eve card.
Fedor Emelianenko: Would rather sign with UFC than M-1 Global
bjpenndotcom - February 1, 2016
Looks like Fedor Emelianenko is back at it teasing the UFC and the fans about a potential signing with the UFC. “The Last Emperor” recently fought at Rizin Fighting Federation against Singh Jaideep at the NYE event last year. “I’m open to all organizations – said Emelianenko told reporters. – If you have any suggestions, we look at all of them. In this respect, we like to work with Rizin – contracts are not exclusive. Regarding M1 big question. Rather, perhaps my appearance in the UFC, than in M1. ”