Photo Gallery: Fedor Emelianenko trains for Brett Rogers

In one of the most highly anticipated heavyweight battles in the history of the sport, “The Last Emperor” Fedor Emelianenko is all set to face off with perhaps the scariest opponent he has met to date, the 6′5″, 265 pound Brett “Grim” Rogers. The two are set to clash this Saturday evening from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, in a Strikeforce headlining... [Read More...]

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Fedor Emelianenko Ties The Knot In Russia

FiveOuncesofPain.com would like to offer our sincere congratulations and best wishes to Marina and Fedor Emelianenko. The happy couple were married today in their hometown of Stary Oskol at the church of St. Nicholas. The two first created their relationship in 2006 before making the bond official this afternoon. Below is a series of pics from today’s ceremony in Russia: SHARETHIS.addEntry({... [Read More...]

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Five Ounces’ Cory Brady pens Fedor Emelianenko cover story for Ultimate MMA Magazine

Many of you know me as Cory Brady, editor in chief right here at FiveOuncesofPain.com, and while there is no denying who I am, few are aware that I also fill up my “spare time” writing features for several of the most respected magazines in the industry, including Ultimate MMA Magazine. If you’re not familiar with the publication, you should get familiar, you won’t be disappointed.... [Read More...]

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Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers to take place at the Sears Center outside of Chicago

The highly anticipated match-up between Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers, as well as the newly announced Jason Miller vs. Jake Shields bout, may have found a home for the November 7th event. According to ESPNChicago.com, Strikeforce is currently in discussion with the Illinois Athletic Commission to sanction the event at the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates, a close suburb of Chicago. Strikeforce... [Read More...]

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Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers set for November 7 on CBS

The highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers has been set for November 7. A venue for Strkeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers is expected to be announced sometime next week. Although Fedor’s first appearance was previously expected to take place on the Showtime network, it has recently been announced the the event will in fact air on CBS. “There’s no... [Read More...]

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Brett Rogers: ‘Fedor is going to sleep’

Outside of his massive 6′5″, 265 pound frame and explosive knockout power, the single aspect that separates Brett Rogers from most of Fedor Emelianenko’s past opponents is the fact that “The Grim” is not the least bit star struck by the dominant Russian. While so many of Fedor’s previous rivals have spoken of Emelianenko in the highest regards, Rogers will be the... [Read More...]

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Fedor Emelianenko Submits Gegard Mousasi at “M-1 Global: Breakthrough”

Fedor Emelianenko managed to force a tapout from Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion and good friend, Gegard Mousasi during an exhibition sparring match held at “M-1 Global: Breakthrough“. The entertaining match-up took place this evening from the Memorial Hall in Kansas City. While just an exhibition match, and neither fighter was going at full strength, it was apparent that Fedor... [Read More...]

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Brett Rogers: ‘I’m going to knock [Fedor] out’

Since the announcement of the Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers fight in Strikeforce, a buzz has swept throughout the MMA community, as it seems like many believe Fedor is going to win easily. Just don’t tell Brett Rogers that. Never short on confidence, Rogers recently spoke with MMAFanhouse.com, and has already envisioned himself as the man to beat Emelianenko. When asked how he expected the fight... [Read More...]

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From Russia With Love: Fedor in NYC Photo Gallery

Fedor Emelianenko was on location in New York City on Wednesday where hundreds of rabid and adoring fans had the opportunity to see the man many claim to be the best fighter in the world today. The appearance comes on the same day that Showtime made Brett Rogers official as his first opponent with Strikeforce. Also in attendance were Strikeforce President Scott Coker, and M-1 Global President Vadim... [Read More...]

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Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers set for Strikeforce

It’s official, Fedor Emelianenko will face off with undefeated knockout artist Brett Rogers in his Strikeforce debut. The news was recently confirmed through Showtime, and although no location or exact date has been pinned down at this time the bout is expected to take place during an event in Fall. The bout will be Fedor’s first since knocking Andrei Arlovski senseless during “Affliction:... [Read More...]

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Fedor: ‘The offer we got from the UFC was really miserable’

Fedor Emelianenko has seemingly gone from hero to villain overnight as a large chunk of the mixed martial arts community turned their back on the humble Russian following reports he had turned down an incredible sum of money to compete in the UFC. To be more specific, Charmichael Dave had recently quoted sources within the UFC that had stated that Fedor was offered a six-fight, $30 million contract. How... [Read More...]

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Fedor Press Conference Live Blog

FiveOuncesOfPain is back to keep you as up to date as humanly possible on all news Fedor Emelianenko. If you didn’t already know; Fedor, Vadim Finkelchtein of M-1 Global, Scott Coker of Strikeforce and Ken Hershman from Showtime will be holding a press conference this afternoon at 2 pm ET (or 11 am PT). No news of the specifics of what will be discussed have been released but possible topics... [Read More...]

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On Fedor and the MMA Hardcore Community

I don’t know what happened. One day things were as per normal in the internet MMA community, the next thing people have gone certified insane. Maybe the blame should go to Josh Barnett for starting off this chain reaction that has led to Fedor Emelianenko being (unjustly) the most vilified MMA star this side of Gilbert Yvel. Things have moved quickly and Barnett has become merely an afterthought... [Read More...]

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Scott Coker on Fedor vs. Overeem: ‘Let’s build that fight up’

“FEDOR SIGNS WITH STRIKEFORCE”, screamed the headlines all over the Internet yesterday afternoon. After close to two weeks of frantic behind the scenes negotiations with every single one of the major power players in mixed martial arts, Strikeforce ultimately won the bidding war for the hottest free agent in the sport. Did Strikeforce win over the desperately sought after Russian with the... [Read More...]

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UFC responds to Fedor signing with Strikeforce

On July 24th, 2009, Affliction Entertainment ceased all promotional operations and dumped its roster of fighters to focus on clothing and to return to the UFC sponsor list. The following roster dump has led to the biggest shift in the MMA landscape since the purchase and subsequent dismantling of the former UFC rival organization PRIDE. Although, the UFC missed out on the one signing they have been... [Read More...]

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FEDOR EMELIANENKO SIGNS WITH STRIKEFORCE

Ladies and gentleman, it’s official: Following over  a week of intense speculation since the crumbling of Affliction as a fight promotion, Fedor Emelianenko has signed with Strikeforce. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has just obtained the confirmation of the signing of “The Last Emperor” through a press release issued through Strikeforce. Emelianenko is admittedly eager to return to action,... [Read More...]

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The Parallels Between Ivan Drago and Fedor Emelianenko

As I sit here watching Rocky IV, I cant help but think of Fedor Emelianenko. Not as the hero Rocky, but as his terrifying Russian opponent, Ivan Drago. The similarities between these two are almost unparalleled. Both are larger than life heavyweights, although Fedor’s more in legacy than physique. Both are fighting machines with unmatched strength and power. And both have management who seem to dictate... [Read More...]

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Avoiding a Catastrophe: Why the NOT signing of Fedor is the best thing the UFC could do

This week’s mixed martial arts landscape has been dominated by the negotiations between the UFC and Fedor Emelianenko’s management M-1 Global. This is not the first time the UFC has tried to obtain Emelianenko, but it was the first time that actually securing him seemed plausible. No longer did M-1 demand that UFC had to sign all of Fedor’s Red Devils teammates; the UFC was okay with Fedor fighting... [Read More...]

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Waiting to Exhale: The Fedor/UFC Rendition

Well, it appears we have finally got our answer for the time being as this weeks roller coaster ride involving the worlds most sought after MMA free-agent and the worlds’ most dominant fight organization has finally come to an end. There have been many new developments in the world of MMA, and as exciting as all of them have been, there is still a feeling that we didn’t get what we have expected... [Read More...]

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Finkelchtein on Fedor 6-fight, $30-million contract with the UFC: ‘No such offer was ever made’

According to M-1 Global in a recent press release issued to the media, reports of Fedor Emelianenko being offered a six-fight, $30 million contract with the UFC are completely false. Syndicated radio host Charmichael Dave recently reported that Fedor had been offered the jaw-dropping contract, causing speculation to run rampant among mixed martial arts fans as to how such an impressive sum could be... [Read More...]

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