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...]
Fedor Emelianenko reciprocates interest in match-up with Dan Henderson
Strikeforce appears to be on the cusp of creating one of the few legitimate “super-fights” MMA has ever seen after Fedor Emelianenko’s management was recently quoted as saying “The Last Emperor” had verbally agreed to fight fellow all-timer Dan Henderson with paperwork possibly being in place on both sides before the end of the weekend. News of Emelianenko’s stance was reported by ESPN... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another ediition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Jon Fitch Gives Final Thoughts on UFC 127 Fight with B.J. Penn (MMAFighting.com) Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera Share an Intense Staredown at the UFC 127 Presser (CagePotato.com) A Look at the Top Aussies in MMA (FIGHT! Magazine) Cub... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko’s deal with Strikeforce includes three-fight extension
When this week’s exciting news regarding Fedor Emelianenko’s future with Strikeforce broke, as expected, the legendary Russian was also announced has having signed a new contract with the organization he’ll be calling home for the foreseeable future. While the terms of the deal were stated as being “multi-year”, it appears the label may be minimal in nature as Five Ounces of Pain has confirmed... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko fighting in February, involvement in Strikeforce tournament announced
Thanks to a multi-year extension between the parties, M-1 Global and Strikeforce will co-promote a series of shows headlined by MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko starting with his involvement in match-up against Antonio Silva as one of the opening round affairs in a eight-man, single-elimination tournament planned for the next several months. The bout will take place on February 12, live on Showtime, from... [Read More...]
Five Ounces 2010 Year-End Awards: Surprises, Smackdowns, and Surging Starpower
The final week of 2010 has arrived, and though the year may not have delivered on the public’s long-standing dream of flying cars and laser-blasters it was certainly a period filled with memorable months from a Mixed Martial Arts viewpoint. We witnessed champions fall in dramatic fashion, rise from the ranks to become divisional kings, and in some cases emerge victorious by the skin of their teeth.... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Strikeforce rumored to be looking at heavyweight tournament in 2011, pair of PPVs
Fans of MMA’s legendary PRIDE promotion who are well-versed in the role tournaments played throughout the organization’s run in Japan are likely smiling today as it now appears Strikeforce may be taking a page from the PRIDE book by putting together a heavyweight Grand Prix next year with possible participants including Fedor Emelianenko, Fabricio Werdum, Alistair Overeem, and Josh Barnett, as... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Fedor Emelianenko could return to action as soon as next month
Those waiting to see how former heavyweight king Fedor Emelianenko will respond in the follow-up fight to the first legitimate loss of his storied career won’t have to wait with bated breath much longer according to a recent report on the Russian’s current status. In fact, “The Last Emperor” is expected to return as soon as January 29 at an upcoming Strikeforce event in San Jose against 15-2... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Rashad Evans Responds to Claims He’s Unhappy in the UFC (WatchKalibRun.com) Fedor Emelianenko Trains with “Jacare” and Mousasi (MMAScraps.com) Former Strikeforce Fighter May Be Headed to Ultimate Fighter (CagePotato.com) WEC... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 10/29/10
Does Jake Shields‘ performance against Martin Kampmann have you spooked about him having earned a title-shot with the win? Should Diego Sanchez indulge on sweets this weekend or consider avoiding candy in hopes of returning to the lightweight division? Would Brendan Schaub vs. Frank Mir be a “trick” or “treat” for fans? Who in the UFC would you consider selling your sell... [Read More...]
