Fedor Emelianenko: “This fight may be my last one.”
It appears the curtain may finally be dropping on the career of legendary heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko. The 35-year old Emelianenko, who fights Pedro Rizzo next month in Russia, recently spoke about his immediate future in an interview where he pointed to the bout as possibly being his final appearance inside the ring. “I think it’s time to call it a day. This fight may be my last one,”... [Read More...]
Frank Trigg shares story about speaking English with Fedor Emelianenko over drinks
In the ultra-competitive and—at times—wacky world of mixed martial arts, MMA veteran Frank “Twinkle Toes” Trigg has seen and essentially done it all. From competing against Matt Hughes for the UFC welterweight championship to calling some of the best fights of all time in PRIDE FC as a commentator, Trigg certainly has an impressive resume in the sport. On the latest episode of Rebellion MMA... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko talks UFC, hasn’t written off fighting in the Octagon
Iconic Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko is a man of few words, opting for humility rather than constant self-promotion. As such, it’s rare to hear his thoughts on any number of topics including those he’s directly involved with. However, Emelianenko recently addressed a few matters while being interviewed at a European fitness conference, and though his responses weren’t necessarily detailed... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianekno fighting Pedro Rizzo in June
Over the past few weeks a number of opponents were been linked to a summer scrap with iconic heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko including Rolles Gracie and Bobby Lashley. However, in the end, an adversary emerged with comparable name value and a much better resume in tow – Pedro Rizzo. According to M-1 Global official Evgeni Kogan, Emelianenko and Rizzo have agreed to face off on June 21 in St. Petersburg... [Read More...]
Rolles Gracie emerging as probable opponent for Fedor Emelianenko
M-1 Global is positioning itself to sign Rolles Gracie for a June 21 fight with Fedor Emelianenko. News of the possible pairing was essentially confirmed by Gracie on his Twitter account when he posted, “Where there is smoke there is fire. My manager is under negotiation with M1. We’re really close to make this fight against Fedor to happen.” If signed the fight would take place in... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko fighting in June, could face Bobby Lashley
As expected, Fedor Emelianenko will look for his third straight win this summer after looking sharp in a previous pair of outings against Jeff Monson and Satoshi Ishii. Though potential venues in Monte Carlo and even the United States were mentioned for the bout, it looks as though Emelianenko will be fighting in front of his countrymen under the M-1 Global banner. According to M-1 executive Evgeni... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko tests his skills in a Sumo match on Japanese game show
Fedor Emelianenko remains a larger-than-life figure around the world, especially in Japan where he came to fame based on his success under the PRIDE banner. More recently, Emelianenko snapped a three-fight losing streak by defeating Jeff Monson and Satoshi Ishii in back-to-back fights. However, “The Last Emperor” appears to be back to his losing ways…sort of. While making an appearance... [Read More...]
Super Fight League interested in signing Fedor Emelianenko
Iconic heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko has seemingly enjoyed free agency so far since parting ways with Strikeforce, racking up a pair of solid victories over Jeff Monson and Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii in late 2011 before taking some time off to heal up and recharge his batteries. Though he recently spoke out about wanting to fight this summer, teasing the UFC as a possibility, nothing more... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko: “I have to go to the U.S. in order to face the strongest opponents.”
Given Fedor Emelianenko’s failed run in Strikeforce and past contractual issues with Zuffa it seems improbable The Last Emperor” will ever grace the Octagon. However, in an interesting turn of events the iconic Russian recently acknowledged the UFC is the place to be for any Mixed Martial Artist hoping to face the sport’s best, even going so far as to tease a possible match-up with Cain Velasquez. While... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko sitting out until summertime
The spurt of activity from heavyweight great Fedor Emelianenko towards the close of 2011 gave fans hope that “The Last Emperor” may have finally returned to his throne, poising himself for a solid 2012 after winning fights against Jeff Monson and Satoshi Ishii in November/December. However, it looks like Emelianenko intends to take a solid chunk of time off before eventually returning to the ring... [Read More...]
DREAM releases preview for Fedor Emelianenko’s NYE fight against Satoshi Ishii
Former heavyweight superstar Fedor Emelianenko will make his return to Japan, much like he did earlier this year by heading back to Russia to compete, when he meets Satoshi Ishii in the main event of DREAM‘s New Year’s Eve card. The popular Russian became somewhat of a staple on similar cards before joining Affliction/Strikeforce. The event, which will take place on December 31, goes down... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii announced for New Year’s Eve in Japan
After establishing himself as somewhat of a staple at similar events in his prime, Fedor Emelianenko will fight in Japan on New Year’s Eve for the first time in four years where he’ll attempt to add to his past NYE success against the likes of Mark Hunt and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by beating Olympic Judoka Satoshi Ishii. The bout, scheduled to take place at DREAM: New Year! 2011, was announced... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko’s people pushing for fight with Cain Velasquez
M-1 Global believes Fedor Emelianenko is back to his old self, as “The Last Emperor” recently earned a convincing victory over Jeff Monson in his native country of Russia. The win snapped a three-fight losing streak for Emelianenko, long considered the greatest heavyweight in MMA history. Now, M-1 Global’s Vadim Finkelstein feels like there is a perfect fighter for Fedor to face in 2012 – former... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko tops Jeff Monson in Moscow
Former highly-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko finally got back to winning fights, earning a decision over former UFC title-contender Jeff Monson at M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson from Moscow, Russia. The show was broadcast live in the U.S. early Sunday morning. “The Last Emperor” had lost his previous three fights while competing in Strikeforce, falling to Dan Henderson, Antonio Silva, and Fabricio... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko ready to maul Jeff Monson in Moscow
Former pound-for-pound fighting champion Fedor Emelianenko has been stuck in the worst losing streak of his long career. Now, Emelianenko gets a chance to compete in his home country of Russia against former UFC fighter Jeff Monson. M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson takes place tomorrow from the Olympic Stadium in Moscow, Russia. Emelianenko has lost his last three fights, falling to Dan Henderson, Antonio... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko returns November 12 against Jeff Monson
In the first nine years of his career Fedor Emelianenko racked up 31 wins and emerged as the man many felt was the best heavyweight to have ever graced the sport. In the last two years, Emelianenko hasn’t had his hand raised a single time while tripling his total number of losses over the period and is now viewed as a shell of his former self, even a fraud. “The Last Emperor” will attempt to... [Read More...]
M-1 Global confirms Fedor Emelianenko’s return to fighting
Fedor Emelianenko isn’t hanging up his gloves just yet. M-1 officials confirmed previous reports that the Russian heavyweight would not retire and have scheduled a fight for him in the fall. “We have already reached all the necessary agreements on his fight,” stated M-1 Global co-founder and Fedor’s manager, Vadim Finkelstein. Once considered the best fighter in the world,... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko not retiring, will fight again in 2011
Fedor Emelianenko has no plans to hang up his gloves just yet. Released by Strikeforce last week following a first round TKO loss to Dan Henderson, many speculated on the future of “The Last Russian Emperor.” After not losing in almost 10 years, the loss to Henderson marked Fedor’s third straight loss. M-1 Global President and Fedor’s manager, Vadim Finkelstein ended all speculation... [Read More...]
Strikeforce severs ties with Fedor Emelianenko
“The Last Emperor” will need to find a new home to try and reclaim his throne. UFC president Dana White stated today that Strikeforce has released former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko from his contract, which had one fight remaining on it, following his third straight loss in the organization. As FiveOuncesOfPain.com reported weeks ago, the loser of this past weekend’s... [Read More...]
Loser of Fedor Emelianenko’s fight with Dan Henderson likely sent packing
When PRIDE icon Fedor Emelianenko and current Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Dan Henderson meet in a Chicago area cage a little less than two weeks from today it will likely be the last time one of them competes under the promotion’s banner. According to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation, Five Ounces of Pain has confirmed one of the core components of the matchmaking process... [Read More...]
